The Honourable Patrick J. Duncan, Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, has elected supernumerary (part-time) status after more than 17 years on the Bench.

The Honourable C. Richard Coughlan is retiring after 24 years as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia.

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia will host a swearing-in ceremony in Membertou on Tuesday, December 10, to honour the Court’s newest judges – the Hon. Shannon B. Mason, the Hon. Shane D. Russell and the Hon.