The Town of Truro is a municipality that serves a population of approximately 14,000 people. The Town of Truro provides services that are necessary and desirable for its citizens; manages and preserves the Town’s public assets; fosters the current and future economic, social, and environmental well-being of the community; and delivers and participates in Provincial programs and initiatives.

The Town of Truro provides departmental services in Corporate Services, Planning and Development, Engineering and Public Works, Parks Recreation and Culture, Policing, and Fire Services.

• Corporate Services
• Planning and Development
• Engineering and Public Works
• Parks, Recreation and Culture
• Truro Police Service
• Truro Fire Service

Corporate Services

The Department of Corporate Services handles:

• Financial Statements and Budgets
• Financial Assistance and Grants
• Property Taxes
• Water and Sewer Billing
• Human Resources and Employment
• Purchasing and Tenders
• Tax Sales

Contact Information

First Floor, Town Hall
695 Prince Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
Canada B2N 1G5

Tel: (902) 897-2009
Fax: (902) 893-0501

Planning and Development

The Planning and Development Department handles:

• Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-laws
• Rezonings and Development Agreements
• Subdivision Applications
• Building and Development Permits
• Registered Heritage Properties and Conservation
• Mapping and GIS
• By-law Enforcement
• Taxi Licence Administration
• Economic Development

Contact Information

Second Floor, Town Hall
695 Prince Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
Canada B2N 1G5

Tel: (902) 895-1148
Fax: (902) 893-6091

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Engineering and Public Works

The Department of Engineering and Public Works handles:

• Operations, Maintenance and Capital Improvements of Public Works Infrastructure
• Transportation Services (Streets, Sidewalks, and Traffic Systems)
• Environmental Services (Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, and Solid Waste/Garbage Collection)

Contact Information

Second Floor, Town Hall
695 Prince Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
Canada B2N 1G5

Tel: (902) 895-4243
Fax: (902) 893-6091

After hours and weekend emergencies, call 902-895-5351

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Parks, Recreation and Culture

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Department handles:

• Parks, Trails and Recreational Facilities
• Community Events
• Community Programs
• Support services to community recreational organizations
• Facilitating the development of groups and organizations

Contact Information

40 Douglas Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
Canada B2N 2E7

Tel: (902) 893-6078
Fax: (902) 893-6099

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruroPRC/

Truro Police Service

The Truro Police Service handles the following:

• 24-hour patrol service to the community, including first response to calls for service.
• Criminal Investigation Services
• Forensic Identification Services
• Drug Enforcement Unit
• K-9 Unit
• Traffic Services, including education and enforcement under the Motor Vehicle Act
• Community Enhancement Division offers programs to interested groups or organizations within the Town of Truro on various topics.
• School Resource Officers

Contact Information

776 Prince Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
Canada B2N 1G9

Tel: 902-895-5351 (This contact number is staffed 24/7)
Fax: 902-893-1629

For Emergencies – Call 911

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truropoliceservice 

Truro Fire Service

The Truro Fire Service handles the following:

• 24-hour career and volunteer fire personnel
• Fire Prevention and Training
• Response to calls for service, including fires and medical emergencies
• Fire Investigation
• Public education and awareness regarding fire prevention and safety

Contact Information

165 Victoria Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
Canada B2N 1Z4

Tel: 902-895-4437 (This contact number is staffed 24/7)

For Emergencies – Call 911

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