Work Underway to Digitally Transform the Nova Scotia Courts
Nova Scotians who use the courts have benefited from technological changes introduced during the pandemic and now a new task force will explore more ways to use technology to improve access to justice and increase efficiencies.
St. Francis Xavier University Honours Judge Laurel Halfpenny MacQuarrie
St. FX University HAS honoured renowned judge, lawyer, volunteer and social activist Laurie Halfpenny MacQuarrie with the degree Doctor of Laws honoris causa.
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Bids Farewell to Two Judges
Two prominent Nova Scotia judges retired from the province’s Court of Appeal this year, marking more than 50 years of combined service in the Canadian Judiciary.
Chief Judge Welcomes Two New Judges to the Bench
The Provincial Court of Nova Scotia is welcoming two new judges to its ranks. The Hon. Judge Aleta C. Cromwell and The Hon. Judge Perry F. Borden were appointed on July 9, 2020.