News & Notices

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Two New Judges Appointed to the Provincial Court

The former Director of the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) and a seasoned provincial Crown prosecutor are the two newest judges of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia. 

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Retired Provincial Court Judge Passes Away

A well-known and well-liked retired Judge of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia passed away on Sept. 23, 2023. The Hon. Stanley D. Campbell was 83 years old.

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Outgoing Chief Judge

The Hon. Pamela S. Williams, Nova Scotia’s first female Chief Judge, has fulfilled her term as Chief Judge of the Provincial and Family Court.

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Provincial Court Welcomes New Chief Judge

The Hon. Judge Perry F. Borden is the new Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia and the province’s first African Nova Scotian to achieve that position.

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Nova Scotia Judge Honoured for International Work

The International Association of LGBTQ+ Judges has recognized The Hon. Judge Amy Sakalauskas for her work increasing membership and strengthening the Association’s international presence.

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Provincial Court of Nova Scotia Welcomes New Judge

Provincial Court judges across the province are welcoming a new colleague to the Bench.

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