Halifax's mayoral election sees voter apathy, with half unaware of candidates, linked to declining local journalism.

Halifax's mayoral election faces significant voter apathy, with nearly half of voters unaware of any candidates, according to a recent poll. Experts link this to declining local journalism, reducing public engagement. The election, the first without incumbent Mayor Mike Savage in over a decade, features frontrunners Andy Fillmore, Waye Mason, and Pam Lovelace, with Fillmore at 24% support. Notably, 32% of surveyed residents remain undecided, indicating low political interest.