General Interests

Voting Available on Civic Holiday

**** Elections Nova Scotia Release Voting Available on Civic Holiday   Early voting will be open on Monday, August 2 from 9 am – 6 pm. Voters can cast their ballot on the civic holiday at any returning office or early voting locations in the province. ​ Remember, community polls open across the province tomorrow...

Halifax Regional Municipality in collaboration with Spay Day Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia SPCA have been working to improve lives and stop unwanted litters over the last four years

**** NS SPCA Release Fixing one stray or feral cat can prevent as many as 180 kittens from being born. ???? Halifax Regional Municipality in collaboration with Spay Day Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia SPCA have been working to improve lives and stop unwanted litters over the last four years. Through TNR, young kittens...

Voting Information for the 41st Provincial General Election

***** Elections Nova Scotia Release Voting Information for the 41st Provincial General Election ​ To be eligible to vote in the 41st provincial general election, you must be 18 years of age or older on election day, Tuesday, August 17, 2021, a Canadian citizen, have lived in Nova Scotia since January 17, 2021. ​ All registered voters...

Vote Safely, Apply for a Write-in Ballot

**** Elections Nova Scotia Release Vote Safely, Apply for a Write-in Ballot ​ Elections Nova Scotia – One way to vote safely in the 41st provincial general election is to apply to vote by mail using a write-in ballot. ​ Eligible voters in Nova Scotia who wish to vote by write-in ballot, can apply on-line at electionsnovascotia.ca...

Vote Anywhere During Early Voting

**** Elections Nova Scotia Release Vote Anywhere During Early Voting ​ In Nova Scotia, eligible voters can vote anywhere during the early voting period. This means that before election day voters do not have to vote in their electoral district, they can vote early at the returning office or early voting location in any electoral...

Early Voting Available

**** Elections Nova Scotia Release Early Voting Available ​ All returning offices for the provincial general election to be held Tuesday, August 17, 2021, are open today for early voting. ​ Returning Office Hours: Monday to Saturday open 9 am – 6 pm Closed on Sundays Thursday, August 12 and Friday, August 13, open 9...

Eligible Voters Encouraged to Register For the 41st Provincial General Election

**** Elections Nova Scotia Release Eligible Voters Encouraged to Register For the 41st Provincial General Election   Elections Nova Scotia maintains a Register of Electors of anyone eligible to vote in a Nova Scotia provincial general election or by-election. The Register is updated regularly and there are several ways to be added to the list. Eligible...

The CAFC has received reports of phishing text message scams tied to COVID-19 vaccines

**** Anti-Fraud Release Fraud alert! The CAFC has received reports of phishing text message scams tied to COVID-19 vaccines. The text messages claim to be from the Government of Canada and will say that due to a recent vaccination, Canadians are eligible for a Vaccine Relief Fund. The message then tells you to claim your...

Vote Safely in the 41 Provincial General Election

**** Elections Nova Scotia Release Vote Safely in the 41 Provincial General Election ​ Nova Scotians are encouraged to watch their mailboxes for a flyer from Elections Nova Scotia with information on how to vote safely in the 41st provincial general election. The household flyer is part of a public awareness campaign help voters understand their...

Elections Nova Scotia is Calling for Election Workers

**** Elections Nova Scotia Release Elections Nova Scotia is Calling for Election Workers It takes a lot of people and effort to make an election run smoothly, especially during a pandemic. Elections Nova Scotia needs dedicated workers to facilitate voting and ensure safe cleaning protocols are enforced at all voting locations. People 18 years and...