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  • Public Information Session/Open House - Wynn Road, Salter Ave & Lower Truro Road Development

    Public Information Session/Open House - Wynn Road, Salter Ave & Lower Truro Road Development

    Information
    16 March 2026

    W M Fares Architects/Andrew Rodgers will be hosting a Public Information Session/Open House to

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  • Climate Risk Survey

    Climate Risk Survey

    Information
    10 March 2026
    We want to hear from you and are looking for your input on climate risks in our community and the
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  • New Energy Code Requirements - Effective April 1, 2026

    New Energy Code Requirements - Effective April 1, 2026

    Information
    12 February 2026

    INFORMATION BULLETIN NOVA SCOTIA’S NEW ENERGY BUILDING CODES

    What’s new?
    Nova Scotia is adopting

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  • RECC and CNSCCS Governance and Public Engagement Summary

    RECC and CNSCCS Governance and Public Engagement Summary

    Information
    13 January 2026

    RECC Governance and Public Engagement Summary

    Background

    On December 11, 2025, Truro Town Council

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Public Hearing and Notices

  • Approval Notice - 219 Queen Street

    Approval Notice - 219 Queen Street

    Information
    05 May 2026
    Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, notice is hereby given that on May 4, 2026, Town
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  • Public Hearing - 219 Queen Street

    Public Hearing - 219 Queen Street

    Information
    21 April 2026

    Take notice that Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider and, if deemed appropriate,

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  • Approval Notice - 46/48 Ford Street & 22/38 Rexdale Drive

    Approval Notice - 46/48 Ford Street & 22/38 Rexdale Drive

    Information
    03 March 2026

    Approval Notice - 46/48 Ford Street & 22/38 Rexdale Drive

    Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act,

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  • Public Hearing - 46/48 Ford Street

    Public Hearing - 46/48 Ford Street

    Information
    17 February 2026

    Take notice that Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider and, if deemed appropriate, approve the

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Strategic Initiatives

Events Calendar

Truro Winter Long John Festival
From Friday, February 13, 2026 -  10:00am
To Monday, February 16, 2026 - 02:50pm

Truro Winter Long John Festival Schedule – 2026

Friday, February 13, 2026

  • All Day - Johnny’s Long John Challenge - Wear your Long Johns to Work or School
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm Drop In Pickleball - Douglas Street Recreation Centre (40 Douglas St.) 
  • 2:00pm - 3:30pm Johnny’s Seniors Social - Parkland Truro (356 Young St.) Pre-registration is required. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register.
  • 6:30pm Friday the 13th Night Hike - SEEK Wilderness Accommodations (825 Young St.) $ Pre-registration is required. Please visit: SEEK Wilderness Accommodations Social Media to register.

Saturday, February 14, 2026

  • 9:00am - 1:00pm Farmers Market - Truro Farmers Market (15 Young St.)
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm Bubble Show with the Snow Queen – The Hub Shopping Centre (245 Robie St.)
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm Johnny’s Sledding Party - Bible Hill Rec Park (38 Guest Dr.) Hot Chocolate on site (while supplies last). VBH sleds available for use at own risk.
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm Johnny’s Long John Skating Party - Caldwell Roach Heartland Ice Surface (740 Prince St.) Skating, Music by DJ RGG, Performances by Serpentine Studios and Hot Chocolate.
  • 2:00pm – 4:00pm Valentine’s Day Serenade with Gypsy Runn - The Hub Shopping Centre (245 Robie St.)

Sunday, February 15, 2026

  • 10:30am - 2:00pm Johnny’s Frosty Fat Fest - SEEK Wilderness Accommodations (825 Young St.) Fat biking and family scavenger hunt.
  • 12:30pm Johnny’s Snowshoe Walk - Bible Hill Rec Park (38 Guest Dr.) Hot Chocolate on site (while supplies last). VBH snowshoes available for the first 40 people.
  • 6:00pm Johnny’s Snowshoe Evening Walk - Bible Hill Rec Park (38 Guest Dr.) Headlamps are encouraged. VBH snowshoes available for the first 40 people.

Monday, February 16, 2026

  • 9:30am - 11:30am Johnny’s Family Sledding Party - Truro Legion Hill (32 Brunswick St.) Hot Chocolate on site (while supplies last).
  • 10:00am Johnny’s 3v3 Pond Hockey - Meadowland Outdoor Pond (52 Meadowland Ave). Helmets required. To register a team, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or email to sign up as an individual. Games will start at 10AM. Age groupings/timings to follow after registration.
  • 10:30am - 11:50am Johnny’s FREE Family Skate - RECC; Millbrook First Nation Arena (625 Abenaki Rd.) Helmets required. 
  • 11:30am - 1:00pm Johnny’s FREE Family Swim - RECC; Wilson's Aquatic Centre (625 Abenaki Rd.) First 100 swimmers. 
  • 2:00pm – 2:50pm Johnny’s FREE Family Skate – Colchester Legion Stadium (14 Lorne St.) Helmets required. 

Events Calendar

13 May 2026;
07:30PM - 09:00PM
Drop-in Adult Badminton / Basketball
20 May 2026;
07:30PM - 09:00PM
Drop-in Adult Badminton / Basketball
25 May 2026;
06:00PM -
Planning Advisory Committee Meeting
27 May 2026;
07:30PM - 09:00PM
Drop-in Adult Badminton / Basketball
01 Jun 2026;
01:00PM -
Public Council Meeting
03 Jun 2026;
05:00PM -
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting
03 Jun 2026;
07:30PM - 09:00PM
Drop-in Adult Badminton / Basketball

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Community Profile Snapshot

Block
13,0
2021 Population
(inc. Millbrook First Nation)
0
Approximate Population
% Increase
(2016 – 2021)
0
Total Land Area (sq.km)
243,0
2023 Average Home Price: ($)