What's open and closed in the Halifax area on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Most grocery stores and malls open, some government services closed
Some institutions in Nova Scotia are observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, Oct. 2.
It's a day set aside to remember the children who died while being forced to attend church-run and government-funded residential schools.
It is designated as a federal statutory holiday, and was recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in its 94 calls to action.
Here is a list of what's open and what's not across the Halifax region on Oct. 2:
Groceries
- Gateway Meat Market: Open regular hours.
- Pete's Fine Foods: Open regular hours.
- Sobeys: Open regular hours.
- Atlantic Superstore: Open regular hours.
- Costco: Open regular hours.
- Walmart: Open regular hours.
- Drugstores: Most are open, but check with individual stores first.
Liquor and beer
- NSLC: Open regular hours.
- Bishop's Cellar: Open regular hours.
- Propeller Brewing Company: Open regular hours.
- Nine Locks Brewing Company: Open regular hours.
- Off Track Brewing: Open regular hours.
- Moosehead Cold Beer Store on Windmill Road: Open regular hours.
- RockHead Wine and Beer Market: Open regular hours.
Malls
The malls are open, but some businesses in them may be closed.
- Halifax Shopping Centre: Open regular hours.
- Mic Mac Mall: Open regular hours.
- Sunnyside Mall: Open regular hours.
- Park Lane Mall: Open regular hours.
- Scotia Square Mall: Open regular hours.
Halifax public libraries
All locations closed on Monday.
Transit
Halifax Transit buses and ferries will be operating on a regular schedule.
Waste collection
There will be no change to municipal solid waste collection services.
Recreation and entertainment
Most city-run recreation facilities will be closed on Monday. Residents are advised to call ahead to their respective facility for operating hours and program information.
Canada Post
There will be no collection or delivery of mail Monday. Most post offices will be closed, but post offices operated by the private sector may be open.
Parking
On-street parking meter spaces are free Monday, but motorists must abide by other posted signs.
Banks
All banks are closed.
311 call centres
Alderney Gate, Bayers Road and Musquodoboit Harbour Customer Service Centres that provide in-person access to municipal services and payments will be closed on Monday and will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday.
