He replaces outgoing Halifax mayor Mike Savage who led the city for over a decade, having been elected to the post in 2012, and who was named to become Nova Scotia's next lieutenant-governor. Fillmore is a former city planner who was first elected as a Halifax member of Parliament in the 2015 election that brought Justin Trudeau to power.

Voters will have until 7p.m. today to cast their ballot for their next mayor. The results of the Halifax municipal election are expected to be known tonight.

Nova Scotia is home to a lot of great used bookstores when you consider the size of the city. It’s easy to stumble upon a second-hand seller, whether you’re in Downtown Halifax or on your way to the beach.