BUSINESSES Canada Day is a designated retail closing day in Nova Scotia, which means you can expect most stores and businesses to be shut down on Thursday. This includes grocery stores, NSLCs and malls. Many pharmacies will be open, however they may have reduced hours of operation on July 1. Expect banks to be closed Thursday. Several other businesses may be closed or have reduced operating hours on Canada Day. It's best to call ahead or check a business's website or social media for specific details. TRANSPORTATION Halifax Transit buses will be operating on a holiday schedule. The Alderney Ferry will run on an amended schedule Thursday, which will include 15-minute service between 10:15 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.