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No. 2 Construction Battalion Athletic Facility

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On Monday, March 3rd, 2025, Truro Town Council officially accepted the recommendation to rename the TAAC Grounds on Golf Street to "𝗡𝗼. 𝟮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆". This decision honours the legacy of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, the first and only segregated all-Black battalion in Canadian military history, which trained on these grounds.
A public renaming contest took place throughout January, attracting 45 entries with suggestions for the new facility name. The guidelines stated that the name should be inspired by history and community, promote engagement and unity, and honour the legacy of the No. 2 Construction Battalion.
The sub-committee of the Town’s African Nova Scotia Community Strategy Committee met on February 19th to review the submissions. After careful discussion, the sub-committee recommended "No. 2 Construction Battalion Athletic Facility". While several creative suggestions aligned with the guidelines, many entries emphasized the importance of a direct, definitive name that fully includes the Battalion’s official title. This perspective was thoroughly discussed and unanimously supported.
To celebrate the community's involvement, the $50 honorarium will be shared between:
𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙧𝙤 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙙𝙡𝙚 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡, 𝙈𝙧𝙨. 𝙇𝙮𝙣𝙙𝙨 & 𝙈𝙨. 𝙑’𝙨 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 7 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 - $50
𝘾𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙙 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚, 𝘼𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝘼𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 - $50
A memorial and educational panels will be installed as part of the site's revitalization. We look forward to unveiling the monument and celebrating the grand reopening in Summer 2025.
Thank you to everyone who participated!

Public Information Session - January 27, 2025

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Public Information Session
Town Council is considering amendments to its Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law to correct typographical errors, formatting errors, and omissions.  These amendments are non-substantive and aim to ensure the clarity and accuracy of the Town’s planning documents.
The public is invited to attend the public information session on the proposed amendments, followed by an opportunity for those in attendance to ask questions and offer feedback.  This meeting will be held on:
  • Date: Monday, January 27, 2025
  • Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
  • Location: Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Town Hall, 695 Prince Street

  pdf  Follow Up Review - Staff Report Jan 23,2025 (1.60 MB)

  pdf 1 to 100 Flood Overlay(2.27 MB)

 

Details of the proposed amendments are available at the Planning and Development Office, 695 Prince Street, 2nd floor, Monday through Friday. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

M. Dolter, CAO
January 6, 2025

Help Rename the TAAC Grounds

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In 1916, the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s first all-Black battalion, trained at the TAAC Grounds in Truro. Despite many challenges, these men made vital contributions to WWI.

Now, we’re renaming this historic site to honour their legacy—and we need YOUR help!

Join us in selecting a name that honours the bravery of the Battalion, reflects their legacy, and unites our community.

Contest Open: January 2 | Closes: January 31

Winner Announced: Late February

For more information or to submit online, visit https://truro.ca/no-2-construction-battalion.html or enter in person at Truro Town Hall or the Douglas Street Rec Centre.

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