Article contentTRURO – For a third time, Truro has been dubbed Nova Scotia’s most active community by ParticipACTION.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentTowns and cities in each Canadian province and territory competed in the 2025 ParticipACTION Community Challenge, a nation-wide initiative encouraging folks to get active during the month of June.Article contentArticle contentOf all the contending communities in Nova Scotia, Truro and the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) tied for first place, with each winning $7,500 in prize money.Article contentMeghan MacEachern, active community co-ordinator for the Town of Truro, said the town also won the title in 2024 and 2022.Article contentArticle content“It’s fantastic. I think it really celebrates and lifts up the good work that our community is doing,” said MacEachern about the recent honour.Article content“It really speaks to the value that we all place on active living, on the recreation sector, on our beautiful green spaces, parks, and recreation spaces that make this possible.”Article contentShe continued that the recognition celebrates not only the work of town staff, but volunteers in the area that work to make recreational activities possible.Article contentACTIVITIESArticle contentBetween Truro and the CBRM, 34 organizations registered and tracked 310 activities, programs, and events, said ParticipACTION in a news release.Article contentTruro got up to a lot of physical activity during the month of June that helped contribute to their success.Article content In this file photo, Truro tennis players Michele White-Lowe (foreground) and Shelley Flemming competing at a tennis tournament at the Cougar Dome. Photo by Staff /Truro NewsArticle contentTo list just a handful, a free community swim was hosted at Victoria Park pool on Canada Day, and the town hosted a bike repair hub at Colchester Bike Week where they offered free bike repair services to cyclists.Article contentArticle content“We were able to offer five new bikes,” added MacEachern, “many of those going to newcomer families in our area.”Article contentAs always, there was a variety of drop-in sports on the go at the Douglas Street Recreation Centre like badminton, basketball and pickleball. The town also partnered with YMCA to bring an adult and youth soccer program to the area.Article contentMacEachern said the prize money that Truro has received will be put toward rebuilding the Jamie Shephard Memorial Playground at the No. 2 Construction Battalion Athletic Facility (formerly the TAAC Grounds).Article content“Last year’s ParticipACTION Community Challenge funding went toward that project, so we’re excited to add this as a much needed top up,” she said.Article content
Truro ties with Cape Breton as Nova Scotias most active community
