Winter Storm Impacts

Sydney

Courthouse delayed opening until noon. Some Supreme Court General and Family Division matters are proceeding virtually, as scheduled. Most Provincial Court matters have been adjourned to another date; Provincial Arraignment Court to be held virtually/by teleconference. Questions can be directed to the courthouse at 902-563-3510.

Sydney Night Court is also cancelled for February 2, 2026, with matters adjourned to Monday, March 2, 2026, at 6 pm. Parties will be notified by court staff.

News & Notices

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Supreme Court Judge Celebrates Five Decades Working in the Law

Earlier this year, The Hon. Justice Gregory (Greg) Warner celebrated his 75th birthday, and his last day as a sitting judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia.

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Provincial Court of Nova Scotia Welcomes Three New Judges

The Provincial Court of Nova Scotia is welcoming three new judges. The Hon. Kelly J. Serbu, a criminal defence lawyer in private practice, and The Hon. Brad G. Sarson and The Hon. Nicole A.

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Robing Ceremonies for New Provincial Court Judges

The Provincial Court of Nova Scotia is planning two robing ceremonies next month to celebrate judges appointed to that Court during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Supreme Court Remembers The Hon. Walter R. E. Goodfellow

The Hon. Walter R. E. Goodfellow, a former Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, passed away on May 5, 2022. He was 87 years old. 

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Review Committee Releases Report on Judicial Complaint

An independent committee appointed to investigate a complaint against Provincial Court Judge Alanna Murphy has completed its review and dismissed the complaint.

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia Welcomes Three New Judges

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia is pleased to welcome three new justices to the Bench, all of whom will be serving in the Court’s Family Division.

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