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Nova Scotia Courts News
Temporary Procedure Changes for Probate Court

Due to ongoing disruptions impacting Canada Post services, the following procedures are being adopted by the Registrars of the Court of Probate for Nova Scotia:

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Jennifer Stairs Receives Canadian Media Lawyers Association’s Freedom of Expression Award

Jennifer Stairs, Director of Operations for the Nova Scotia Judiciary, is the 2024 recipient of the Canadian Media Lawyers Association’s (CMLA) Freedom of Expression Award.

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Satellite Court Moving to Barrington from Shelburne

The satellite court serving Shelburne County will be relocated to the Barrington municipal building, 2447 Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Barrington effective Monday, April 1.

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