Town of Truro NS

programs we offer our residents are from A to Z and are well utilized by town residents and those who live outside town boundaries,” Mayor Hinton says. “That’s one of our selling points—we have huge recreation services.” Athletic facilities include the historic Truro Amateur Athletic Club (TAAC) Grounds, which is currently being renovated. It’s been around since the 1800s, a dirt running track. As of next summer, it will be a world-class track and field facility,” Dolter says. The town is also building a major baseball field to complement existing diamonds. Once the renovation is complete, the track and field facility is being renamed to the No 2. Construction Battalion Athletic Facility. In 2022, Truro Town Council committed to renaming the TAAC Grounds to honour the No. 2 Construction Battalion, the first and only segregated all-Black battalion in Canadian military history. Based in Truro, the battalion faced systemic anti-Black racism and was denied official RECREATION AND TOURISM Truro’s exceptional recreational amenities and natural assets are a key attraction for residents and visitors, offering quality-of-life benefits far beyond what typical towns of its size provide. “Victoria Park is our jewel in the crown,” Mayor Hinton declares.“Three thousand acres of complete natural beauty.” While Hurricane Fiona caused significant damage, with countless trees lost, the town is actively replanting and rebuilding.“We have beautiful natural waterfalls and lots of parks. Our recreation department is probably the envy of any town.” The programming available through Truro’s recreation department serves town residents and attracts participants from surrounding areas. “The Big-Time Resources, Small-Town Service in Truro, Nova Scotia Superior Propane is the trusted propane provider for the Town of Truro SWITCH TO A LOCAL & RELIABLE PROPANE PROVIDER SuperiorPropane.com 8 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 04

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