News & Notices

A portrait of the Honourable James H. Burrill, Judge of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia
Judge James Burrill Retires from the Provincial Court

The Honourable James H. Burrill, Judge of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia, is retiring after a 38-year career in the justice system.

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Robing Ceremony for Judge Ian Hutchison

The Provincial Court of Nova Scotia will host a robing ceremony in Halifax on Friday, June 20, 2025, to officially welcome the Hon. Judge Ian Hutchison to the Bench.

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Robing Ceremony for New Provincial Court Judges

The Provincial Court of Nova Scotia will host a robing ceremony in Membertou on Friday, May 9, 2025, to officially welcome the Hon. Judge Mark Scott and the Hon. Judge Brian Warcop to the Bench.

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Review Committee Releases Report on Judicial Complaints Relating to Judge Alain Bégin

The Review Committee appointed to investigate complaints against Provincial Court Judge Alain Bégin has completed its review and released its report on the matter.

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Photos of Judge Mark Scott and Judge Brian Warcop.
Provincial Court Welcomes Two New Judges

Two new judges have been appointed to the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia.

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Robing Ceremony for New Provincial Court Judge

The Provincial Court of Nova Scotia will host a robing ceremony in Dartmouth on Friday, January 10, 2025, to officially welcome the Hon. Judge James Van Wart to the Bench.

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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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