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Truro, Nova Scotia holds a special place in my heart for many reasons. One of them is how they rally together when tragedy strikes.
Recently, there was a significant fire in downtown Truro that decimated several well-loved local businesses. King Koin Laundry and Tanning, T&V Electronics, Truro Kung Fu Kenpo School, and NovelTea Bookstore and Café were all lost in the fire. The people of Truro have done what they always do, and joined forces to help keep these amazing businesses afloat and a part of the community while they figure out how to rebuild.
NovelTea holds an extra special place in my heart. As a used bookstore and café, they sell 2 of the only things I am willing to splurge on for myself, great coffee and BOOKS!
Books do not usually survive any kind of disaster. NovelTea lost so very many goods that are irreplaceable however for folks like me who were born with a reading list we will never complete, we have an abundance of books that we will probably never read (again). We can’t replace the artwork from the Truro Art Society, we can’t replace the beautiful handmade mugs and dishes, we can’t replace the amazing book-themed merchandise, nor the amazing desk/counter made from old books but we can help them replace their book inventory.
Many businesses in Truro and Colchester County are accepting donations of used books to help NovelTea rebuild. The book drive closes October 3rd.
Here’s the list so far:
The Blunt Bartender 563 Prince St, Truro
Skin Decision 1 Queen St, Truro, NS
Masstown Movement Fitness 1101 Masstown Rd, Debert
Jimolly’s Bakery Café 76 Inglis Pl, Truro, NS
Calling Corners 147 Esplanade St, Truro, NS
Engine Room Pub 166 Esplanade St, Truro, NS
Wink Day Spa 49 Inglis Pl Unit #1, Truro, NS
Hub Cycle 33 Inglis Pl, Truro, NS
Bike Monkey 130 Esplanade St, Truro, NS
Mingos Music 590 Prince St, Truro, NS
Truro Farmers Market 15 Young St, Truro, NS
Thrown Together Pottery 37 King St, Truro, NS
Honeycomb Health Market 805 Prince St, Truro, NS
Spencer House 20 Dominion Street, Truro, NS
Nova Scotia Cooperative Council 347C Willow St, Truro, NS
The Trainyard General Store 53 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS
Rolling Sea Tattoo 802 Prince St Suite 102, Truro, NS
G&G Computers 15 Arlington Pl, Truro, NS
My Home Mercantile 10 Inglis Pl, Truro, NS
The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast 138 Main St E, Stewiacke, NS
Truro Brewing Company 53 Inglis Pl, Truro, NS
Anther & Apiary 8 Dominion St, Truro NS
Or by pick up, email olivia@skindecision.ca
