Halifax election paper ballot advance polls open Saturday

People in Halifax who still like to vote the old-fashioned way have the chance to do so Saturdayat advance polling stations.

Saturday is the first of two in-person advance polling dates for the municipal, Halifax Regional School Board and ConseilScolaireAcadienProvincial elections. A second advance poll will be held on Tuesday.

Advance polling has been underway for a few days for 20municipalities across the province thatare offering internet and telephoneoptions to voters.

• Nova Scotia's e-voting underway ahead of municipal elections

Because of electronic voting, fewer municipalities are opting to holdpaper ballot advance polls.

Polls are open from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.To find out where to vote HRM, visittheHalifax Regional Municipalitywebsite.

To find out if and where anadvance poll is being held in your electoral district, check yourvoter information card.