How Remembrance Day Will Impact Businesses, Services, and Early Voting in Nova Scotia

Remembrance Day is a significant day in Nova Scotia, and it will have an impact on various aspects of daily life on Monday, Nov. 11. Under Nova Scotia’s Remembrance Day Act, certain retail businesses are required to be closed on Nov. 11. This includes malls, big-box stores, and grocery stores. However, there are exceptions to this rule, such as drugstores, gas stations, and retail stores with no more than three employees working at any given time.

Remembrance Day ceremonies are typically organized by the Royal Canadian Legion. For those looking to attend ceremonies on Monday, details can be found on the Legion’s website.

Remembrance Day Parades

There are several Remembrance Day parades taking place in the municipality on Monday. The downtown Halifax parade begins at 10 a.m. at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic parking lot and ends at noon. Other parades in locations such as Spryfield, Cole Harbour, Waverley, and Lower Sackville will also be taking place throughout the morning.

Drivers in these areas should anticipate traffic delays due to the parades.

Early Voting

Elections Nova Scotia has adjusted the hours for early voting on Monday. Polling stations will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Notices will be posted at affected locations, and the Elections Nova Scotia website will be updated with the revised hours.

Impact on Businesses and Services

Here is a list of what will be open and closed across the Halifax region on Remembrance Day:

Groceries

• Walmart, Sobeys, Atlantic Superstore, and Costco will be closed on Monday.
• Shoppers Drug Mart will have varying hours at different locations.
• Gateway Meat Market will be open.

NSLC

NSLC locations will be closed, but some agency stores may remain open.

Halifax Public Libraries

All Halifax Public Libraries will be closed on Monday.

Halifax Transit

Halifax Transit will operate on a holiday schedule on Monday.

Municipal Recreation Facilities

Most municipal recreation facilities will be closed. Check with individual facilities for operating hours.

Waste Collection

No garbage, organics, or recyclables will be collected on Monday.

The Otter Lake Waste Management Facility and Household Special Waste Depot will also be closed.

Schools

All public schools in the province will be closed on Monday.

Canada Post

No mail collection or delivery will take place on Monday.

Banks

All banks will be closed on Monday.

Parking

On-street parking will be free on Monday, but drivers must adhere to posted signs.

311 Contact Centre

The 311 Contact Centre will be closed on Remembrance Day. Urgent calls can still be reported, and regular operating hours will resume on Tuesday.