Two candidates will vye for a seat on Yarmouth municipal council.

A by-election is taking place to fill the District 7 seat, vacated by Yarmouth MLA Nick Hilton.

The two candidates are Trevor Perry and Charles MacIsaac.

The by-election will be held on Saturday, March 1.

It’s being conducted through e-voting, advance polls are happening on February 20 and 25.

District 7 covers areas from the Greenville Road to Chebogue Point.