News & Notices

A photo of Jennifer Stairs posing with the Canadian Media Lawyers Association’s Freedom of Expression Award
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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Provincial Court Judge to Retire

After more than 35 years working in the justice system, including 14 on the bench, Judge Gregory E. Lenehan is retiring from the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia. His retirement is effective Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Two New Judges Appointed to the Provincial Court

The Provincial Court of Nova Scotia is welcoming two new judges.

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Retired Provincial Court Judge Passes Away

Robert “Bob” James Loftus White, a retired Judge of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia, passed away on August 2, 2024. He was 86 years old.

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Nova Scotia Courts News
New Member Appointed to Review Committee

The Hon. Chief Justice Deborah K. Smith, in her role as Acting Chair of the Nova Scotia Judicial Council, has appointed a new member to the independent Review Committee investigating concerns raised about a Provincial Court judge. 

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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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Nova Scotia Courts News
Provincial Court Welcomes Two New Associate Chief Judges

The Provincial Court has two new Associate Chief Judges, existing members of the Bench who in addition to hearing matters can assist the Chief Judge with responsibilities related to the administration of the Court.

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