What’s opened and closed as Nova Scotia marks first Truth and Reconciliation Day

Businesses have been given the choice to remain open, but some — including NSLCS — have decided to close

HALIFAXtoday\ Meghan Groff

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Nova Scotia will be marking its first Truth and Reconciliation Day on Thursday, Sept. 30.

Provincial government offices, public schools and regulated child care will all be closed.

Here’s a look at what else you can expect.

BUSINESSES

Businesses have been given the choice to remain open and you can expect to be able to shop at major grocery store chains and pharmacies.

However, NSLC stores will be closed on Sept. 30.

Both Mic Mac Mall and the Halifax Shopping Centre will have reduced hours from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At Dartmouth Crossing, many businesses will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., however big box stores, restaurants, theatres and coffee shops may be open during their regular hours. It’s best to check with the individual business.

Other shopping centres may also have reduced hours of operation.

Banks will be closed.

Some other businesses have indicated they plan to close or have reduced operating hours, so it’s best to call ahead or check social media and/or websites for more information.

TRANSPORTATION

Halifax Transit buses will be operating on holiday service on Thursday.

The Alderney Ferry will run every half hour, departing the Alderney terminal at 7:30 a.m., with the final crossing departing the Halifax terminal at 11:45 p.m.

There will be no Woodside ferry service.

Paid on-street parking will be free.

RECREATION

Halifax Public Libraries branches will be closed on Sept. 30.

Most municipal recreation facilities will be closed. People are urged to call their facility for specific information.

SERVICES

Canada Post will not be collecting or delivering mail.

There will be no municipal solid waste collection on Thursday. If that’s your day, take your garbage, organics and recyclables to the curb on Saturday, Oct. 2.

The Otter Lake Waste Management Facility and Municipal Recycling Plant will be closed Thursday, but will be open for regular service on Saturday.

The Household Special Waste Depot will be closed on Saturday, Oct. 2.

The 311 Contact Centre will be operating regular hours on Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Customer Service Centres that provide in-person access to municipal services and payments will be closed on Thursday and will reopen for regular business hours on Friday.