Update to Court Operations at Devonshire Courthouse
Following flooding and water damage, remediation work at the Devonshire courthouse (3380 Devonshire Ave., Halifax) continues. Effective August 7, 2026, in-person matters will recommence.

During ongoing remediation work, the Court Administration Office is continuing to accept filings; however, the documents counter is temporarily relocated to the main floor of the courthouse. Similarly, the front counter for the Family Law Information Program (FLIP) is temporarily relocated on the main floor. Other family law programming, including conciliation and alternative dispute resolution, will proceed by telephone. Further updates will be provided.

News & Notices

A graphic with the words "Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. Upcoming webcast. CAC-539414 - Adam Joseph Drake v. His Majesty the King. Date: 13 May, 2026. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Courts.ns.ca/operations/webcasts.
Webcast of Appeal Hearing - Adam Joseph Drake v. His Majesty the King

Members of the media and the public are advised that the following proceeding before the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will be livestreamed on the Courts of Nova Scotia website on Wednesday, May 13, 2026:

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A graphic with the words "Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. Upcoming webcast. CAC-541607 - Tyler Anthony MacNeil v. His Majesty the King. Date: 12 May, 2026. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Courts.ns.ca/operations/webcasts.
Webcast of Appeal Hearing - Tyler Anthony MacNeil v. His Majesty the King

Members of the media and the public are advised that the following proceeding before the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will be livestreamed on the Courts of Nova Scotia website on Tuesday, May 12, 2026:

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The cover of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal 2025 Annual Report. The photo shows the scales of justice on a table in a courtroom. Computer monitors show the crest of the Court of Appeal. The cover includes the words Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Annual Report 2025, The Law Courts, 5th Floor, 1815 Upper Water St., Halifax, NS, B3J 1S7. www.courts.ns.ca.
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Releases 2025 Annual Report

The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has released its Annual Report for 2025, which includes information about proceedings and the work of the Court’s judges and staff.

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Changes to Law Stamps

Following the Fall 2025 sitting of the Nova Scotia Legislature, sections 83, 84, 85, and 88 of the Legal Profession Act related to law stam

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A graphic with the words "Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. Upcoming Webcast. CA-544150 - Port Hawkesbury Paper LP v. Nova Scotia Energy Board, Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, Consumer Advocate, Small Business Advocate, Industrial Group, Efficiency One, Municipal Electric Utilities of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Department of Energy, and Renewall Energy Inc. Date: 10 March, 2026. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. courts.ns.ca/operations/webcasts."
Webcast of Appeal Hearing

Members of the media and the public are advised that the following proceeding before the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will be livestreamed on the Courts of Nova Scotia website beginning Tuesday, March 10, 2026:

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A graphic with the words "Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. Upcoming Webcast. CAC-532854 - Brian James Marriott V. His Majesty the King. Date: 4 February, 2026. Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm. Courts.ns.ca/operations/webcasts."
Webcast of Appeal Hearing

Members of the media and the public are advised that the following proceeding before the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will be livestreamed on the Courts of Nova Scotia website beginning Wednesday, February 4, 2026:

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A graphic with hte word "Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. Upcoming Webcast. CAC-488562 - Christian Enang Clyke v. His Majesty the King. Date: 28 January, 2026. Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Courts.ns.ca/operations/webcasts."
Webcast of Appeal Hearing

Members of the media and the public are advised that the following proceeding before the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will be livestreamed on the Courts of Nova Scotia website beginning Wednesday, January 28, 2026:

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A graphic with the words "Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. Upcoming Webcast. CAC-523366 - William Michael Sandeson Vs. His Majesty the King. Date: 10 October, 2025. Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. courts.ns.ca/operations/webcasts.
Webcast of Appeal Hearing

Members of the media and the public are advised that the following proceeding before the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will be livestreamed on the Courts of Nova Scotia website on Friday, October 10, 2025:

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