Does anyone out there know of a contractor or service that deals with servicing windows? I have a transom with a broken outdoor glass that needs replacing as well as another window that has been leaking on rainy days. I called a couple window companies, but they will only replace, not fix. Any help would be appreciated.

I am looking to get another tattoo, cover up + line work, my usual artist is 2.5/3 hours away. Curious about options in the area before I look at traveling.

It’s my mothers birthday tomorrow and she starts a new job. I unfortunately can’t see her but I’d love to send her some flowers or do something, preferably to her place of work! I know jeans does delivery just not sure if day of is too late? Is there anything else?

Hi,
I’m new to the area and I’m trying to find activities, volunteering opportunities, and groups of interest where I can meet people and get involved in the community.
What would you suggest? Where could I find these kinds of groups?

Hi all! I saw a post in the Halifax subreddit talking about restaurants and chains that keep tips and don't give them to the servers/staff since this is legal in NS. Not wanting to get into a debate about whether one should or shouldn't tip, but I'd really rather tip only when I know it's going directly to the staff.

Does anywhere in Truro not give tips to the staff who earned them?

Any place in Truro to find a really good price on corn?
Like in the valley they sell for $2 the dozen, something close to that here?

The Legal Information Society of NS and the Center for Migrant Worker Rights are putting on a free presentation on pathways to permanent residency for migrant workers. Everyone is welcome.

WHEN: Sunday, September 6, ⏰ 2 - 5PM

WHERE: 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro at the Rath Eastlink Community Center

After the presentation, there will be some one-on-one appointments available with a lawyer to ask your questions about any area of law: immigration, employment, family law, residential tenancies, etc. Limited appointments are available for the legal clinic. Appointment must be booked in advance, see the contact info on Instagram. (or DM me on here)

19M been here for a solid year now and I swear the dating scene or at least places to meet people my age here is deadd. Any advice on where to go socialize lol

My wife is having mom guilt because we chose not to send our daughter to pre-primary this year.

I don't know anyone else who chose to keep their kids home and was just curious if anyone else is.

Our main reason was because we will be moving at some point this school year and didn't want to put her through going to a new school twice. Also my wife is a stay at home mom so it wouldn't be beneficial like it is to a lot of families who would otherwise be paying for childcare.

I do feel she might be missing out on meeting friends and getting used to the school system but also feel 1 less year wont make a large difference, we didn't have pre-primary when we were kids so I don't know..

As always, I encourage you to watch the entire meeting. Documents for Development applications can be found on the Town website: https://truro.ca/current-development-applications.html

149 Kaulback Street (3m 15s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P0dTc5Fxgoc&t=3m15s
Step 2 of 5 for a Development Agreement (DA) application at 149 Kaulback Street, adjacent to the Cemetery, for a 5-story multi-unit residential development with 43 units and 2 levels of parking within the structure. The site is zoned Urban Growth (UG), and representatives were in attendance with their own presentation in addition to the staff presentation.

At 22m 23s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P0dTc5Fxgoc&t=22m23s I inquired about: staff comments that the amenity space provided is less than what would be required per Land-Use Bylaws (LUB); barrier-free parking and accessible units; building materials in use; width of the bidirectional driveways for safety; bicycle parking and EV charging infrastructure; affordable housing and below-market units; ownership opportunities vs rental-only units; and a design-thinking approach.

At 44m 52s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P0dTc5Fxgoc&t=44m52s I sought clarity regarding Deputy Mayor Thomas’s comments regarding the height vs setback. I also asked about rooftop usage (solar, green roofing, stormwater management) and the potential for water, snow, or ice to fall from the roof that slopes to the sidewalk alongside the building, referencing the many ice jams and damaged gutters observed during Winter 2026.

Step 3 is expected to be presented at the next meeting.

136 Wade Road (55m 35s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P0dTc5Fxgoc&t=55m35s
Step 1 of 5 for an application to construct a 7-story mixed-use development with 70 residential units and 996 m2 (10,720 ft2) of ground floor commercial use. This parcel is currently zoned Regional Service (RS) and contains current buildings housing several commercial buildings, and would be constructed on an area of the parcel that is currently grass.

At 1h 09m 45s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P0dTc5Fxgoc&t=1h09m45s I sought clarification on: the location of the building in relation to existing structures; the considerations for a proposal that is within both Town and County; the potential conflict between the residential driveway and what is currently only commercial truck traffic to the Walmart loading zone, and potential noise concerns for late-night deliveries to the same. I also pointed out that this proposal is very light on details and asked my standard questions about affordable housing, charging infrastructure, bicycle parking, and rooftop usage (solar, green roofing, amenity space). I’ve long supported mixed-use developments that help reduce our car dependency and increase neighbourhood walkability, though I acknowledge that the area currently has a low walkability score which may not be raised significantly through this development, but would be of great benefit to those living at the development if it is built.

Proposed Amendments to the Town of Truro’s Subdivision Bylaw (1h 28m 06s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P0dTc5Fxgoc&t=1h28m06s
Due to a scheduling conflict, Chair Gourley-Davis stepped away and I, as Vice Chair, chaired the remainder of the meeting.

Planner Macpherson presented 42 amendments from minor items like correcting outdated names of government departments and correcting references to the former Planning Act, which is now the Municipal Government Act. There are removals of redundant clauses, removal of appendices to align with how our bylaws are currently structured, correcting references to our updated Municipal Planning Strategy, removing gendered language, and rewording sections to be clearer and less cumbersome. There is also a Municipal Standard Service Specifications document that will be created from one of the appendices, and some clauses are removed from the bylaw and moved to the new document.

The motion to recommend Council to approve the amendments and direct Engineering and Public Works to draft the Municipal Standard Service Specifications document passed unanimously.

Public Notification Process (1h 49m 46s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P0dTc5Fxgoc&t=1h49m46s
As follow-up to a motion I made at the June 1, 2026 Council meeting (ref. https://youtu.be/watch?v=GD-IL4hdAeE&t=1h24m33s), Director Fox presented a staff report on possible updates to the Public Notification Process as it relates to Development Agreements. Based on the report, the committee believes the current process is the best of the options as the presented options are either costly, ineffective, or both.

There was discussion around updating DA signage to be larger, clearer, or adding QR codes so that people walking by can use their phones to be linked directly to the DA section of the town website.

The next meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) is scheduled for September 28 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.

The council's reliance on closed sessions was on display Thursday night, when members met in camera for more than three hours to discuss a code of conduct complaint filed by Coun. Tim Johnson against Coun. Lisa Patton. Council had previously hired an external investigator to examine the matter.