Nova Scotia lifts Sunday shopping ban

The Nova Scotia government has swung the door to Sunday shopping wide open now that the province's Supreme Court has sided with two grocery chains.

In a ruling released Wednesday, Justice Peter Richard said the government went beyond its powers with regulations introduced in June that prevented Sobeys and Atlantic Superstore from selling products seven days a week.

All retail stores in Nova Scotia can open on Sundays, starting this weekend.

All retail stores in Nova Scotia can open on Sundays, starting this weekend.

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Shortly after, Premier Rodney MacDonald said the government will not appeal the ruling and it will clear the way for Sunday shopping.

"The rules will be the same for all retail outlets, creating a level playing field for all retailers in Nova Scotia, regardless of what they sell," he said.

Retail stores of all kinds can open on Sundays and other holidays, starting this weekend. The only exception is Remembrance Day, which is covered under a separate law.