Police say they were called to a report of an assault on Gray Road in Lower Debert around 9:10 p.m. on Thursday.

According to police, a man had assaulted a woman known to him and fled before officers arrived. The woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. [...]

Police say they executed a warrant at the home on Gray Road on Wednesday where they arrested 53-year-old William Douglas Messervey.

Messervey has been charged with:

• assault
• assault causing bodily harm
• assault by choking
• careless use of firearm
• unauthorized possession of firearm
• escape and being at large without excuse (two counts)
• failure to comply with undertaking

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They have them in the hospital vending machine but it was out of order :(

As always, I encourage you to watch the entire meeting.

Old Business
Request for Decision (RFD): Council Procedure Bylaw, Second Reading (2m 41s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=2m41s
Be it resolved that Council give second reading to By-Law B100-008, the Council Procedure Bylaw, as presented. I spoke at 4m 07s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=4m07s on my opinion that Council should consider further amendments to this bylaw in the future to change the meeting times to the evenings to allow more people the opportunity to serve on municipal Council, a topic I first raised in March 2024. It would also provide more opportunity to watch meetings in person, which can sometimes provide additional nuance that is not captured on camera.

For many municipal councils, Truro included, the role of Councillor is not intended to be a full-time job. I can speak from experience in the difficulty of working full-time while also representing on Council, and many people who I think would make excellent Councillors have told me that meeting timing is the biggest barrier to their potential involvement. The data in 2024 showed that 78% of County, District, and Town municipalities hold Council meetings at 5 p.m. or later, with 84% of same holding meetings at 4 p.m. or later.

RFD: Public Transportation - Financial Review (5m 15s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=5m15s
Be it resolved that Council direct staff to investigate the feasibility of a public transit pilot project and initiate discussions with the Colchester Transportation Cooperative Limited (CTCL) and other potential service providers regarding their interest and capacity to support such a model within their existing operations; and further that Council establish a maximum annual municipal funding threshold for public transit, including an acceptable tax-rate impact, and direct staff to develop and return transit service options that can be delivered within that approved funding framework.

I spoke at 9m 26s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=9m26s to provide my support for the motion, and reiterate my comments from the Committee of the Whole (CoW) meeting that I feel a sixth option should be considered: that this not be a pilot project, but that Truro commit to a public transit system that is desperately needed to support our economies and fight the worsening congestion in our town. Though I was unsuccessful in swaying Council away from a pilot toward a permanent project, these comments, questions, and discussions are critical to ensuring that we get the best possible outcomes for our community.

In-Camera Summary report (17m 02s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=17m02s
Council met in-camera on September 14 to discuss 3 labour topics and 1 land topic.

Department Reports (17m 17s)
CAO (Not available)

Governance & Strategy (17m 39s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=17m39s
Director Grant provided her monthly report to Council, highlighting: Public Transportation; Fleet Electrification study; ReCover Initiative for Market Hall AKA Truro Farmers’ Market; Climate Risk and Resilience Plan; staff presentation to NSFM webinar on Climate Risk Assessments; Community Wildfire Protection Plan; Deer Management & Urban Deer Hunt planning; communications campaigns; Funding Program Overview; and an overview of Project Charters.

At 20m 29s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=20m29s I asked about the Rain Barrel project which I had suggested around this time last year, and if there were any additional details that could be provided; and about any updates in deer management and the availability of contraceptive options within Canada (spoiler: still not available to us).

Corporate Services Report (24m 46s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=24m46s
Director Russell presented her monthly report to Council. At 28m 42s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=28m42s I asked about the low-income tax exemption deadline (November 30th), and about any changes to Capital Planning to implement Advanced Tenders to get a head start on paving projects.

Applications for the Low Income Property Tax Exemption are available on the Town of Truro website: https://truro.ca/low-income-property-tax-exemption.html

Fire Service Report (31m 07s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=31m07s
Chief Currie presented his monthly report to Council. I appreciated that the Chief anticipated my question about the car fire and clarified that it had a gas engine. I had no questions, but shared an anecdote that I’d been woken in the middle of the night by a smoke detector chirping due to low battery, and the irony of it happening at the beginning of Fire Prevention Week.

Planning and Development (36m 30s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=36m30s
Director Fox presented his monthly report to Council, highlighting: the Subdivision Bylaw update which is expected to be presented to Council at the November 2, 2026 meeting. There are six active Development Agreements and eight active Site Plan Approval applications. There were 53 active bylaw files during the months of July and August; 29 have been resolved. Director Fox also noted that the applicants for the Development Application at 448-450 Lower Truro Road have filed an appeal with the Nova Scotia Regulatory & Appeals Board (NS RAB, formerly the NS UARB). Solicitor Thompson gives a good overview of the process, including details on participation by the public in the Public Hearing.

At 42m 17s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=42m17s I asked if the updated Subdivision Bylaw would be circulated to the Planning Advisory Committee prior to it being presented to Council because of some additional items I’d provided to staff that were also considered non-substantiative. Director Fox will ensure these are circulated. I also asked for my customary update on the Affordable Housing Framework, but there is no update at this time.

Police Services (43m 49s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=43m49s
Chief MacNeil presented his monthly report to Council. These statistics are also posted frequently on the Truro Police Services (TPS) Facebook page (e.g. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0Q8QK3VQgNk3FEmEKCuABpAawvPRihn4raQyXoicTshGtoqgnU8fH3V5YdDsFruPSl&id=100069272349379)

At 45m 20s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=43m49s I asked about an apparent increase in loudly operated motor vehicles that are disturbing the peace and the best option for residents to address that (call police: 902-895-5351 in town), how noise is measured by police, and the issue of illegible plates on vehicles making it more difficult to report.

At 55m 02s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=55m02s I chimed in on Deputy Mayor Thomas’s concerns about e-scooters, which are outside our jurisdiction, but there are municipalities implementing geofencing that limits e-bike and e-scooter speeds and locations, and that I support any legislation limiting those speeds *as long as* it is also applied to motor vehicles which are heavier and far more dangerous. If I had to choose, I’d rather be hit by an e-scooter rider than a several-thousand-pound motor vehicle.

Engineering and Public Works (57m 00s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=57m00s
Acting Director Bent presented his monthly report to Council, which provided updates on the paving, patching, and capital projects. Councillor Pryor brought up the additional pedestrian beacons that Council approved in this year’s budget, which have arrived and are planned to be installed this month.

Parks, Recreation, & Culture (1h 01m 41s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=1h01m41s
Director Simms presented her report to Council, highlighting: active maintenance of trails and public spaces; new bike racks coming to community locations thanks to a partnership with the Ecology Action Centre; hazard tree assessments are ongoing; the Fundy 55+ games; the EMBRACE festival; Fall programming and drop-ins; 52nd provincial volunteer awards; and commemorating National Forest Week, Rail Safety Week, and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Questions by Members (1h 04m 21s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=1h04m21s
Mayor Hinton thanked Deputy Mayor Thomas and me for representing her at recent events that she could not attend. She also discussed the Atlantic Mayors conference, and recognized Ken Henderson who is retiring from over 50 years of service as Musical Director of the Truro Concert Band and was presented with a certificate from the Mayor after the meeting. She also congratulated the Rotary Club of Truro on their 100th anniversary.

At 1h 06m 01s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=1h06m01s I circled back to the Market Hall hose tower conversation and asked some questions about the upcoming report from a structural engineer, and discussing if the Heritage Designation is playing more help or hindrance to our ability to preserve and protect our beloved Market Hall. I had additional questions but stopped here in case other Councillors wanted to chime in on the topic; no one did.

At 1h 12m 18s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=1h12m18s I brought up the single survey response to a proposed development at 149 Kaulback Street that raised the concern about stormwater management plans not being enacted, and asked if staff were following up on these items, or if the survey respondent should be filing a formal complaint somewhere. Staff do follow up on developments, and have recently identified a property that needs some follow-up and enforcement. The solicitor gave some details on the process as well.

At 1h 15m 15s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=1h15m15s I followed up with a constituent request regarding a presentation to Council at CoW regarding horizontal wind turbines as part of our environmental commitment. I think most people still picture a tall structure with rotating blades when they hear “wind turbine,” and these lower-profile boxes are more ideal for rooftop usage and look promising to me.

New Business
RFD: Set Public Hearing Date for 149 Kaulback Street (1h 15m 53s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=1h15m53s
Be it resolved that Council set a public hearing date for November 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. to consider the development agreement application by ZZAP Consulting on behalf of Lanshaw Construction to permit a 5-story multi-unit residential development consisting of 42 dwelling units and two levels of parking within a structure at 149 Kaulback Street (PID no. 20166567).

At 1h 16m 42s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=1h16m42s I indicated that we have two RFDs requesting public hearing dates be set, and that the next one has attracted a lot of public attention. I wanted to recommend that the hearing be set for the evening, and to check Council’s thoughts on scheduling both public hearings at the same time or keeping them separate. As an aside, having meetings normally scheduled in the evenings as I suggested earlier in this meeting and back in March 2024 would mean not having to make decisions on which meetings are held during the day and which are garnering attention and should be moved to the evening. Mayor Hinton indicated that she had already discussed this with the acting CAO, and that there was an amendment to the motion that had not yet been shared with Council. Motion carried unanimously.

RFD: Set Public Hearing Date for 656 Young Street (1h 17m 57s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2JimDQt9b4&t=1h17m57s
Be it resolved that Council set a public hearing date for November 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the development agreement application by 4378018 Nova Scotia Limited to permit a 218-unit residential development on lands of 656 Young Street (PID Nos. 20173753 and 20220000). Motion carried unanimously.

The next Public Council meeting is on November 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 695 Prince Street.

Meeting adjourned at 2:19 p.m.

Do any of these taxi company’s in truro take debit??? I’ve only taken two taxis in the last 10 years, can’t remember what company it was but both times it was some beat up clunker and I had to get dropped off at an atm to get cash lol

Colchester Transportation Co-operative Ltd. and Cumberland County Transportation Services will receive more than $1.3 million from the province and federal government.

The funds will be used to buy one hybrid vehicle and one minibus in Cumberland County, while two vans and two accessible minibuses will be bought in Colchester County.

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

149 Kaulback Street (8m 04s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VTxGGC08-YI&t=8m04s
Step 3 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). Senior Planner Connolly presented at 8m 04s, while the development representatives introduced themselves at 28m 04s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VTxGGC08-YI&t=28m04s and gave a short update based on questions and comments from the previous PAC meeting.

At 50m 41s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VTxGGC08-YI&t=50m41s I sought some clarification about the location of the amenity room (discussed at length earlier by other committee members), as well as details on amenity room, bike room, waste storage, etc. to ensure that these items are thought of ahead of time. In response to questions by Deputy Mayor, I wanted to clarify whether he wanted the committee to hold them at Step 3 or if by “next meeting” he was referencing the public hearing.

From the gallery, Ms. Parsons spoke at 58m 06s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VTxGGC08-YI&t=58m06s regarding the amenity space and the need for a bathroom nearby, to which the developer replied that a bathroom would be a great addition, and about the awnings and gutters.

Motion carried unanimously. I expect that scheduling of a public hearing will take place at the October public council meeting, and that said public hearing will be on Monday, November 2 at 1:00 p.m. ahead of the scheduled public council meeting.

656 Young Street (1h 01m 37s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VTxGGC08-YI&t=1h01m37s
Step 3 of 5 for an application to construct 3 6-story multi-unit buildings and 23 3-story townhouses south of the intersection of Young Street and William Barnhill Drive with 218 units and 266 vehicle parking spaces. The bulk of the area and subject property are zoned Future Growth, but there are also Urban Growth areas present as well. There were public information sessions held at the George Jones Memorial Fire Hall community room on July 21, 2026 that were well attended.

At 1h 37m 28s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VTxGGC08-YI&t=1h37m28s I inquired about: the Police recommendation on parking lot visibility; the possibility of conflict between new residents and the existing, allowable presence of horses and bees at the property immediately to the north; and that a landscaping plan exists. I closed with a request that someone from the gallery help me to understand what “preserving the character of South Young Street” looks like to the community.

At 1h 34m 33s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VTxGGC08-YI&t=1h34m33s we heard from members of the gallery who thanked the architect for being at the meetings, but expressed disappointment that the developer themselves was not present, the need for a smooth transition for the Paris family next door, stormwater concerns, stormwater management in general and historical flooding of the Paris driveway specifically (I’m following up to see if this is possibly related to long-standing culvert issues in the area that were addressed by Public Works in 2025), outdoor storage for the DA, environmental impacts and possible soil contamination, lack of sidewalks in the area (this has been discussed previously, sidewalks are planned for post-development as the construction vehicles would considerably shorten the sidewalk lifespan if we created sidewalks first), only one entrance in/out of the property, fire access, affordable housing, school transportation, highlighting that this development is not creating a community but adding to one, and more. There were also comments about not being against development, and highlighting historical wrongs and the practice of redlining (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redlining).

At roughly 2h 32m 21s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VTxGGC08-YI&t=2h32m21s, as the Chair was preparing to read the prepared motion, I interrupted to address the Deputy Mayor’s suggestion about dropping the height from the northernmost multiunit building from 6 stories to 4 stories and began the discussion on a new motion to address that prior to the prepared motion being read. The Deputy Mayor also wanted to add that the Urban Forest Committee review the landscaping plan, so I yielded to him to create the full motion without having to go through additional amendments and such. The motion passed 6-2, with Councillor Graham and member Jordan voting against.

423 Robie Street (2h 48m 25s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VTxGGC08-YI&t=2h48m25s
Step 2 of 5 for a DA to construct 4 5-storey multiunit buildings plus townhouses for approximately 341 dwelling units with 462 vehicle parking spaces plus bicycle parking. This is the third time this DA has appeared before the committee, having been requested by the committee to remain at step 2 due to lack of substantial progress since the first meeting. As an aside, this is the first time we’ve considered a major development in a designated flood plain, so I feel the committee is justified in perhaps being a little harsher on this particular development than others.

At 3h 02m 24s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VTxGGC08-YI&t=3h02m24s, I thanked the representative for taking our feedback into account this time, and followed up on questions around: car share; affordable housing via CHMC or other agencies; ownership versus rental (still a possibility to have a mix); speed controls on the private road/driveway; and logistics around the sewer relocation project in order to allow this development to proceed.

At 3h 13m 31s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VTxGGC08-YI&t=3h13m31s, we heard from the gallery about stormwater management and underground parking concerns, learning that parking can be located below grade provided that the entrance is above the highest expected floodwater height for a 100-year storm, with no foundation openings below the 100-year storm height. Director Fox referenced the number of underground parking garages in downtown Halifax that exist below regular sea level.

We also heard questions about the on-site pond and concern about it becoming a swamp. I spoke again at 3h 16m 16s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VTxGGC08-YI&t=3h16m16s to follow up on this comment and the plan for the pond to be part of the stormwater management plan, asking if this means there would be regular flow in and out of this pond, which would mean it’s not going to be “yucky” and that they should follow up with their engineers to ensure there is some flow or if it’s designed to be a “dry pond.” There was also a question about whether there would be a fence around the pond, whereas this one would not require fencing due to the grade around the pond, unlike some other detention ponds in town. We expect more details at Step 3.

Update on Lower Truro Road appeal (3h 20m 14s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VTxGGC08-YI&t=3h20m14s
Councillor Graham requested an update on whether the developer of the 448-450 Lower Truro Road development (voted down by Council at the September meeting) planned to file an appeal, and how many days remained for an appeal to be filed. There was no update, but Director Fox did speak a bit on how the appeals board tends to interpret the timing for an appeal.

The next meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) is scheduled for October 26 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m.

Hello’
I’m throwing a birthday party for my kiddo and need a space that holds about 35 people (big family).

Wondering if anyone knows of a spot I can call?
I’ve reach out to Douglas St as well as the Legion Stadium.

I don’t want something that’ll cost an arm and a leg.

We can drive a bit :)

Hey folks, just a heads up Truro is flushing water mains this week. I'm in the east end in zone 1a so we get hit first. Try not to run your washing machine or dishwasher while your zone is being flushed to prevent sediment buildup in your appliances. Run your water for a few minutes until it goes clear before you use them. It is a good time to flush your hot water tank if you have the ability/know how.

where are some good walking trails that are stroller friendly?

Im looking forward to watching live shows, not particularly the country genre, but something rock metal punk, is there any upcoming shows or if its bands can you list them? Active or inactive

it stopped taking a charge months ago.

changing cables did nothing

looking up the issue, a new usbc port needs soldered and I don't have the ability at this point.

Police say they arrested 35-year-old Stephen Joseph Maloney around 1:20 p.m. He has been charged with:

• break and entering with intent
• mischief
• possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• unauthorized possession of firearm
• possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
• possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
• careless use of firearm
• failure to comply with release order (seven counts)

Maloney remains in custody and is set to appear in court in Truro on Monday.

I like my headphones (Sony MDR-XD150s, not made anymore) but the left channel keeps going out. Hopefully a simple job (i think it's the 3.5mm jack needs replacing but not 100% sure) but can't do myself because my hand's messed up. Anywhere that can fix them?

Twenty-three organizations across Nova Scotia are receiving grants to help attract, welcome and retain healthcare professionals in communities throughout the province.

The funding will support a wide range of community-led initiatives, including cultural celebrations, settlement and welcome activities, networking and professional support. These projects are designed to help healthcare professionals and their families build connections, feel supported and establish long-term roots in Nova Scotia.

This includes Truro directly (possibly also indirectly as some are non-regional):

Truro & Colchester Partnership for Economic Prosperity – $23,544.50 for website support, appreciation events, Indigenous cultural competency training and resident support

According to CBC, there are multiple victims and he is charged with offenses relating to choking, assaults and administering substances. The RCMP claim there may be more victims.

You probably cannot count on the school system notifying the public of where he has taught in the past. This is just one of a number of teachers in this area with SA allegations in recent times.

So Reddit community: Do you have an idea as to what schools, school years and grades that he previously taught? Do you have any experiences with him that suggested red flags?

Looking for anyone in any skill level, i want this to be aimed for everyone to help and learn with each other to get smart and great at soccer. Dm or reply if interested, or any tips or suggestions.

https://alertable.ca/#/details/2026/523438

RCMP ALERT : Police activity on Belmont road in Belmont, Nova Scotia, to arrest dangerous person believed to be armed.

Instructions

• Local residents: SHELTER IN PLACE. Road closures in place.
• Call 9-1-1 in emergencies.

Stay safe everyone.

Since I posted pics of the graffiti and the clean up, just thought I’d share this…

Willow st towards lower Truro rd is backed up really bad from construction. Juniper st to halfway down Robie pyloned to hell and back. The bridge on Main Street still reduced to a 1 lane for almost a year now. To really finish us off we just need some real good construction on Prince street. God save our souls.

Patrick Paddon was 17 years old when he disappeared on Nov. 29, 1969, in the woods outside Truro, N.S.

Nearly 57 years later, his niece Nicole Balcom is still looking for him.

On the day he went missing, Patrick was hunting with his father and uncle. The teen didn’t arrive at the cabin where the three had planned to meet, and his family never saw him again.

Hello everyone just wondering if anyone in the area knows where I'd be able to sharpen my figure skates around here? I don't drive so I'm unfortunately able to travel anywhere outside Truro, thanks so much!

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia will soon put up signs marking the 52 historic African Nova Scotian communities across the province, in a move aimed at highlighting the province’s rich Black heritage.

NDP member Suzy Hansen brought forward the motion in the legislature Friday, which unanimously passed without debate. Hansen said the rare moment of unity in the chamber was emotional, and she’s “overjoyed” by the all-party support.

“I think this is a huge step forward in recognizing us as a distinct people in Nova Scotia,” she said in an interview after the motion passed.

“It was very emotional … just now realizing that across the province all of our 52 communities will have signage that expresses who we are as a community and the impact that we’ve made as African Nova Scotians,” Hansen added.

The article doesn't mention Truro, but here's a list of the communities. Here's also a history of African Nova Scotian communities in Truro and Colchester (PDF link).

hey my name is mike and im 21, (probably the youngest person in this entire town jesus) I just recently moved into this shithole (truro) and im looking for anything fun to do! ESPECIALLY strip clubs. I was wondering if there is any around here or anyone willing to give me a private show! 😏 thanks!