Winter Storm Impacts

Amherst - Provincial Court will sit this morning, with afternoon matters brought forward for adjournment. Supreme Court General and Family Division matters proceeding virtually. Courthouse will close upon completion of Provincial Court docket.

Annapolis Royal - Delayed opening until 11:00 a.m.

Antigonish - Closed for the day.

Bridgewater - Delayed opening until 1:30 p.m., with reassessment at 11:00 a.m. People with matters before the court should check with their lawyer or contact the courthouse to confirm the status of their matter.

Dartmouth - Courthouse open. Provincial Court matters are proceeding but may be delayed. People with matters before the court should check with their lawyer or contact the courthouse to confirm the status of their matter.

Digby - Courthouse open. Provincial Court matters delayed until 11:30 a.m.

Halifax Provincial (Spring Garden Road) - Courthouse open. Provincial Court matters are proceeding but may be delayed. People with matters before the court should check with their lawyer or contact the courthouse to confirm the status of their matter.

Kentville - Delayed opening until 1:30 pm. Some Provincial Courts matters to proceed virtually. Supreme Court General and Family Division matters to proceed virtually unless the parties are contacted by the court for rescheduling.

Pictou – Closed for the day. Provincial Court matters proceeding virtually; Supreme Court (Family Division) matters proceeding virtually. If you have a lawyer, you do not have to appear. Otherwise please contact the Court Administration at 902-485-7350 with your contact information and the court will call you when it reopens.

Port Hawkesbury - Closed for the day. Provincial Court matters proceeding virtually. If you have a lawyer, you do not have to appear. Otherwise please contact the Court Administration at 902-625-2665 with your contact information and the court will call you.

Truro - Closed for the day.

Shubenacadie - Closed for the day. Provincial Court matters are being adjourned and supported remotely from Truro.


Wagmatcook - Closed for the day.

News

Female judge with short dark hair, wearing black and red judicial robes with a lacy collar.
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.