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The Town of Truro is developing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) to better understand and reduce wildfire risk in and around Truro, particularly as climate conditions change and wildfire seasons become longer and more severe. The CWPP is a long-term, practical roadmap that brings together risk assessment, mitigation actions, emergency preparedness, and public education into a single coordinated approach.
Why a Community Wildfire Protection Plan?
Wildfire risk reduction is not achieved through a single action. It requires a coordinated set of measures that address how vegetation is managed, how communities are built and maintained, how emergency response resources are prepared, and how residents understand and reduce risk on their own properties. Truro’s CWPP is being designed to integrate these elements in a clear and defensible way, aligned with FireSmart principles and provincial guidance.
The plan will help the Town:
- Identify areas at higher risk of wildfire
- Understand how wildfire could affect homes, neighbourhoods, parks, and municipal infrastructure
- Prioritize actions that reduce risk in a cost-effective and achievable way
- Improve community awareness and preparedness
- Strengthen coordination between municipal departments, emergency services, regional partners, and other stakeholders
FireSmart and Homeowner Resources
The Town of Truro’s CWPP is being developed using FireSmart principles, which are Canada’s nationally recognized, evidence‑based approaches to reducing wildfire risk to homes, neighbourhoods, and communities.
FireSmart focuses on practical actions that homeowners and property owners can take to reduce the likelihood of wildfire affecting their homes, particularly from wind‑blown embers, which are a leading cause of structure loss during wildfires.
Residents are encouraged to explore FireSmart Canada, a free, trusted resource that provides step‑by‑step guidance, tools, and checklists for:
- Reducing wildfire risk around homes and buildings
- Understanding the Home Ignition Zone
- Making simple, cost‑effective changes to landscaping, materials, and maintenance
- Improving neighbourhood‑level wildfire resilience
Learn more and access homeowner resources:
FireSmart Canada – Protect Your Home and Community
FireSmart actions taken by residents today complement the longer‑term planning and mitigation work being developed through Truro’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
Community and Stakeholder Involvement
Meaningful engagement is a central part of Truro’s CWPP. Local knowledge, operational experience, and community perspectives are essential to understanding risk and identifying practical solutions.
Engagement will include opportunities for public input and information-sharing throughout the project.
Public Survey – Now Open
A public survey is now open and available to all residents and community members. The survey is an important way to share local knowledge, experiences, and concerns related to wildfire risk in and around Truro. Feedback from the survey will directly help inform the Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
As a thank-you for participating, there is a draw to win $100 Downtown Truro Dollars.
Once you open the survey, you will first see a screen where you can enter your name, email, phone number, and address (optional). If you do not wish to enter the draw or provide this information, you may also choose to skip this step and proceed directly to the questionnaire.
Public information sessions will also be held later in the process to increase awareness of wildfire risk, explain recommended mitigation actions and FireSmart practices, and show how community input has shaped the final plan.
Stay Informed
As the CWPP progresses, updates will be shared on this page, including opportunities for public engagement, draft materials, and information on how residents can take action to reduce wildfire risk in their neighbourhoods.
Municipal politicians across Nova Scotia must abide by a Code of Conduct that covers more than a dozen areas, from gifts and benefits to handling confidential information. The code, which includes more than 40 guidelines under 14 categories, was developed based on recommendations of a working group established in January 2022.
In December 2024, Truro Town Council approved the provincially mandated pdf Code of Conduct Policy for Elected Officials(225 KB) . This policy has a requirement for the municipal unit to retain a dedicated legal counsel(s) to review applications and conduct investigations according to the process in this policy. The policy describes good conduct, as well as inappropriate conduct, it sets out a process for a person to investigate an incident and determine sanctions to an elected official when appropriate.
If you feel that an elected official in Truro has violated this Code of Conduct:
Read the policy carefully to understand the guiding principles and generally accepted conduct, as well as the process for launching an investigation.
Send a letter or email to one of the Town of Truro's Code of Conduct Investigators outlining the violation:
Noella Martin,
Jonathan Cuming,
The investigator will determine who will take the case based on their capacity, and will follow the process outlined in the policy.
Honouring the Legacy of the No. 2 Construction Battalion
The Town of Truro is proud to honour the legacy of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, a unit of profound historical significance to both our province and the nation.
A National Apology and a Historic Pledge
On July 9, 2022, a National Apology was delivered to the descendants of the No. 2 Construction Battalion by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defence Minister Anita Anand at the TAAC Grounds. During this event, Mayor Bill Mills announced Truro Town Council’s pledge to rename the TAAC Grounds in honour of the Battalion. This decision, made in June 2022, reflects the Town’s commitment to preserving and celebrating the Battalion’s legacy.
Significance of the Site
The site holds deep historical value as the former training and drilling site for the No. 2 Construction Battalion, which was headquartered in Truro, N.S., after its initial establishment in Pictou, N.S. Recognizing this site’s importance, the Town of Truro is undertaking efforts to ensure the Battalion’s contributions are appropriately commemorated.
Commemoration
On November 8, 2025, the site was officially renamed the No. 2 Construction Battalion Athletic Facility. This coincided with the newly revitalized grounds. The commemoration also includes:
- An Onsite Monument with Educational Panels: An onsite memorial to honour the Truro-Colchester members of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, along with educational panels that detail the history of the No. 2 Construction Battalion and the Truro Amateur Athletic Club.
A Community-Led Initiative
This initiative was led by the Town of Truro's African Nova Scotian Committee Strategy Committee.
In 2010, the Town of Truro launched a Community Sustainability Plan and adopted a Sustainability Charter. Click this link for a copy of the Community Sustainability Plan.
In 2021, the Town of Truro strengthened its commitment to climate action by becoming a member of the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) Program. This Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) represents a significant milestone as the Town has successfully reached Milestones 1, 2, and 3 of the PCP Program.
Plan development brought together key community members, including government officials, community leaders, business owners, and representatives from various local interest groups. The project’s public engagement strategy facilitated open dialogue, allowing participants to share their insights, concerns, and aspirations for the community’s future.
A Steering Committee with Town staff, Councillors, and community members was created to provide advice on the Plan and the planning process. Committee members provided guidance on groups to connect with, strategy ideas, and communications.
The Community Energy and Emissions Plan was approved by Town Council on October 7, 2024. A copy of the completed Plan can be found here:
