ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaTruro introduces special planning area for historic Black community31 minutes agoDuration 2:1831 minutes agoNewsDuration 2:18The Town of Truro is looking to preserve the integrity of a Black Nova Scotian neighbourhood. The push for new planning rules started after an apartment building was proposed in the area. Luke Ettinger reports.Related Stories Pre-approved plans for secondary units aimed at boosting Charlottetown’s housing supply Council committee approves controversial densification plan in southwest neighbourhood Nova Scotia village moves to drop ‘Cornwallis’ from its name Halifax council passes plan to prepare city for 1 million people CBRM unveils catalogue of pre-approved housing designs to help spark developmentMore from NewsVideo1:50Hospital emergency department keeping up with summer demand so far, says QEH administrator31 minutes agoVideo1:43Horns are blaring at the 2025 International Trombone Festival31 minutes agoVideo8:33Family shows property where missing N.S. kids last seen31 minutes agoVideo1:49Weekend closures to come for Florenceville BridgeCBC News New Brunswick 31 minutes agoVideo2:13Mabou Farmers’ Market celebrates 18th anniversaryCBC News Nova Scotia 31 minutes agoTrending NowVideo1:18#TheMoment a chonky marmot was spotted in a B.C. parkThe National 12 hours agoVideo2:32Epstein files may be released after Trump reversalThe National July 16Video6:48Cliff diver Molly Carlson after traumatic slip during Red Bull eventJuly 16Video1:10Meteotsunami-like wave caught on video near Thunder Bay, Ont.June 26Video1:57’It was almost going sideways’: See the aftermath of a powerful hail stormJuly 15now
Truro introduces special planning area for historic Black community
