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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

EMBRACE Truro Festival 2024
Saturday, September 21, 2024, 10:00am - 01:00pm

EMBRACE Truro - a celebration of Truro's diversity and culture - is a free morning of entertainment and family-friendly activities that takes place each year in Civic Square. EMBRACE, which stands for ‘Everyone Makes a Better, Respectful, Accepting, Creative Environment’, features live performances, demonstrations and activities for the whole family and is sponsored by the Town of Truro’s Diversity Advisory Committee.

The 2024 EMBRACE Truro Festival will be taking place on Saturday, September 21st.
10:00am - 1:00pm
Civic Square, Downtown Truro

We are so excited to announce some of the amazing performances for the 2024 EMBRACE Truro Festival!

Smudging by Gary Joseph 
Truro Concert Band
Gyobang Janggo (Traditional Korean Drum Dance) - Danah Kim
Acadian Musicians - Weldon and Josée Boudreau
Wontanara Drum and Dance Group
Line Dancing Demonstration - Karla Carter-Smith
Hanfu Fashion Demonstration - Chiou Jye Jang (Bobo)
Truro Giddha Crew
Traditional / Jingle Dancers - Shanda Nevin & Sheila Nevin
Drummer and Singer - Keigan Sack
Maritime Marionettes - Molly and the Oak Island Treasure

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: ($)