Terry Porter has lived in the Village of Canning since his birth in 1949. Son of Clyde and Alice Porter, he attended Acadia University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts. He worked for several years with his brother, Randall, then with Can Vin in Wolfville, and lastly accepted a position with Canada Post in Canning as Postmaster, until his retirement a few years ago.

Terry loves his community and has volunteered as a Boy Scout Leader, served as Treasurer of Glooscap Arena, sat on committees of the Canning Baptist Church, and has been a member of the Canning Volunteer Fire Department for 36 years, where he was a Medical First Responder and took on the role of Fire Chief for 13 years. He was also Chair of the Fundraising committee for Canning’s MultiComplex since 2012. As a two-time recipient of Exemplary Service medals, Terry was presented the second by Governor General of Canada at the time, Adrienne Clarkson, in March of 2002 for 30 years of loyal meritorious service to public security in Canada. He also received plaques for 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service in the Canning Volunteer Fire Department. He’s earned a Long Service medal from the Nova Scotia Fire Service from Kings County for 15 years’ service. He was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal on July 8, 2012 by Senator Kelvin Ogilvie for being an invaluable and totally reliable “go-to-person” for his community; an exceptional volunteer who has served his community in so very many ways. Most recently, Terry received a Kings County Community Recreation Volunteer Nomination from the Village of Canning. He currently volunteers on a Crosswalk Safety Committee.

Terry and Gloria, his wife for over 35 years, have a son, Jody, and daughter, Vicki. Terry spends as much time as possible with his 98 year-old mother Alice, and is a recognisable, friendly face in Canning!