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Please be advised that the Antigonish Justice Centre (11 James Street) will be closed on Wednesday, December 10. This closure is required due to impacts on the courthouse related to nearby road work. Provincial Court matters will be held at the Antigonish Supreme Court (172 Main Street).
December 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Please be advised that the Antigonish Justice Centre (11 James Street) will be closed on Wednesday, December 10. This closure is required due to impacts on the courthouse related to nearby road work. Provincial Court matters will be held at the Antigonish Supreme Court (172 Main Street).
The Free Legal Clinic at the Halifax Law Courts is looking for practicing lawyers to provide pro bono legal advice for self-represented litigants. If you are interested and available, please get in touch.
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Learn more at courts.ns.ca/resources/pu...
December 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Free Legal Clinic at the Halifax Law Courts is looking for practicing lawyers to provide pro bono legal advice for self-represented litigants. If you are interested and available, please get in touch.
Learn more at courts.ns.ca/resources/pu...
Learn more at courts.ns.ca/resources/pu...
Night Court (Peace Bonds) in Sydney Provincial Court for this evening, December 8, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. All matters will be rescheduled for Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6 pm.
December 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Night Court (Peace Bonds) in Sydney Provincial Court for this evening, December 8, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. All matters will be rescheduled for Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6 pm.
Court of Appeal rules that judge erred in declaring the appellant a vexatious litigant but her dismissal of the Notice of Application for Judicial Review is upheld. Hogg v. Registrar of the College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia, 2025 NSCA 83: decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/nsca/en/... #NSCA #NSCourts
December 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Court of Appeal rules that judge erred in declaring the appellant a vexatious litigant but her dismissal of the Notice of Application for Judicial Review is upheld. Hogg v. Registrar of the College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia, 2025 NSCA 83: decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/nsca/en/... #NSCA #NSCourts
Trial judge in invitation to sexual touching convictions matter erred in law by finding the appellant implicitly waived delay in the proceedings. Acceptance of only available trial dates did not constitute a waiver. R. v. Wetmore, 2025 NSCA 82: decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/nsca/en/... #NSCA #NSCourts
December 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Trial judge in invitation to sexual touching convictions matter erred in law by finding the appellant implicitly waived delay in the proceedings. Acceptance of only available trial dates did not constitute a waiver. R. v. Wetmore, 2025 NSCA 82: decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/nsca/en/... #NSCA #NSCourts
Appellant’s 23 year sentence for sexual offences involving five children was thorough as per legal standards. Trial judge did not err in law or principle. Appeal dismissed. R. v. Snow, 2025 NSCA 80: decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/nsca/en/... #NSCA #NSCourts
December 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Appellant’s 23 year sentence for sexual offences involving five children was thorough as per legal standards. Trial judge did not err in law or principle. Appeal dismissed. R. v. Snow, 2025 NSCA 80: decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/nsca/en/... #NSCA #NSCourts
The Honourable Justice Scott Campbell is the newest judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia.
The appointment, effective immediately, was announced by the federal Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada earlier today.
Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne....
The appointment, effective immediately, was announced by the federal Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada earlier today.
Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne....
November 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The Honourable Justice Scott Campbell is the newest judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia.
The appointment, effective immediately, was announced by the federal Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada earlier today.
Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne....
The appointment, effective immediately, was announced by the federal Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada earlier today.
Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne....
On Friday, November 28, 2025, the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia will livestream a proceeding related to a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit.
Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...
Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...
November 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
On Friday, November 28, 2025, the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia will livestream a proceeding related to a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit.
Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...
Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia welcomes Justice Darlene Jamieson as its new Associate Chief Justice.
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Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne....
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia welcomes Justice Darlene Jamieson as its new Associate Chief Justice.
Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne....
Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne....
The Nova Scotia Courts will not sit on Tuesday, November 11 (Remembrance Day). Courthouses will be open regular business hours again on Wednesday, November 12.
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The Nova Scotia Courts will not sit on Tuesday, November 11 (Remembrance Day). Courthouses will be open regular business hours again on Wednesday, November 12.
On Friday, November 7, 2025, the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia will livestream a proceeding related to a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit.
Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...
Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...
November 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
On Friday, November 7, 2025, the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia will livestream a proceeding related to a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit.
Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...
Read more at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...
The fax line serving the Halifax Provincial Court is currently experiencing technical issues. While that is being addressed, faxed correspondence should be sent to 902-428-2188. An update will be provided when available.
November 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The fax line serving the Halifax Provincial Court is currently experiencing technical issues. While that is being addressed, faxed correspondence should be sent to 902-428-2188. An update will be provided when available.
Chambers judge erred in denying appellant’s adjournment request in a sexual assault matter and failed to apply principles that justify limiting court openness with a confidentiality order. Umeshappa v. PJ, 2025 NSCA 76: decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/nsca/en/... #NSCA #NSCourts
October 24, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Chambers judge erred in denying appellant’s adjournment request in a sexual assault matter and failed to apply principles that justify limiting court openness with a confidentiality order. Umeshappa v. PJ, 2025 NSCA 76: decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/nsca/en/... #NSCA #NSCourts
Motion for production of documents in a will challenge was dismissed. Due diligence in obtaining the documents before trial as per the fresh evidence test in Palmer had not occurred. Matthews v. Matthews, 2025 NSCA 74: decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/nsca/en/... #NSCA #NSCourts
October 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Motion for production of documents in a will challenge was dismissed. Due diligence in obtaining the documents before trial as per the fresh evidence test in Palmer had not occurred. Matthews v. Matthews, 2025 NSCA 74: decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/nsca/en/... #NSCA #NSCourts
Appellant’s denial of service for failure to wear a mask during the pandemic was due to compliance with legally binding public health orders, not due to political beliefs or creed. Evely v. Nova Scotia (Human Rights Commission), 2025 NSCA 73: decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/nsca/en/... #NSCA #NSCourts
October 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Appellant’s denial of service for failure to wear a mask during the pandemic was due to compliance with legally binding public health orders, not due to political beliefs or creed. Evely v. Nova Scotia (Human Rights Commission), 2025 NSCA 73: decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/nsca/en/... #NSCA #NSCourts
Respondents breached Share Purchase Agreement by not disclosing finite nature of a project which diminished company’s value. Evidence of company’s true value to prove a loss was not provided. Appeal Dismissed. JJETS Inc. v. Jeha, 2025 NSCA 72: decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/nsca/en/... #NSCA #NSCourts
October 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Respondents breached Share Purchase Agreement by not disclosing finite nature of a project which diminished company’s value. Evidence of company’s true value to prove a loss was not provided. Appeal Dismissed. JJETS Inc. v. Jeha, 2025 NSCA 72: decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/nsca/en/... #NSCA #NSCourts
Appellant was convicted of driving while suspended and claimed medical circumstances required that he be able to drive. Appeal dismissed. No exceptional circumstances warranting a second appeal existed. R. v. Gallant, 2025 NSCA 71: decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/nsca/en/... #NSCA #NSCourts
October 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Appellant was convicted of driving while suspended and claimed medical circumstances required that he be able to drive. Appeal dismissed. No exceptional circumstances warranting a second appeal existed. R. v. Gallant, 2025 NSCA 71: decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/nsca/en/... #NSCA #NSCourts
REMINDER: The Nova Scotia Courts will not sit on Monday, October 13 (Thanksgiving). Courthouses will be open regular business hours again on Tuesday, October 14.
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
REMINDER: The Nova Scotia Courts will not sit on Monday, October 13 (Thanksgiving). Courthouses will be open regular business hours again on Tuesday, October 14.
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will webcast a proceeding on Friday, October 10, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Read more about the case and how to tune in at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...
Read more about the case and how to tune in at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...
October 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will webcast a proceeding on Friday, October 10, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Read more about the case and how to tune in at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...
Read more about the case and how to tune in at www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...
Did you know you can subscribe to receive newly published court decisions by email? Visit decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/en/l.do to sign up!
The decision database is updated daily and viewable at decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/en/ann.do.
The decision database is updated daily and viewable at decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/en/ann.do.
October 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Did you know you can subscribe to receive newly published court decisions by email? Visit decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/en/l.do to sign up!
The decision database is updated daily and viewable at decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/en/ann.do.
The decision database is updated daily and viewable at decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/en/ann.do.
Please be advised the NS Courts are experiencing technical issues with the Bell teleconferencing numbers. This may affect some users' ability to call into court proceedings. If you're having problems, please call the courthouse directly: www.courts.ns.ca/locations
September 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Please be advised the NS Courts are experiencing technical issues with the Bell teleconferencing numbers. This may affect some users' ability to call into court proceedings. If you're having problems, please call the courthouse directly: www.courts.ns.ca/locations
REMINDER: The Nova Scotia Courts will not sit on Tuesday, September 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation). Courthouses will be open regular business hours again on Wednesday, October 1.
September 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
REMINDER: The Nova Scotia Courts will not sit on Tuesday, September 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation). Courthouses will be open regular business hours again on Wednesday, October 1.
Appellant failed to comply with security for costs order despite multiple extensions. Motion judge did not err in dismissing the action. Kovacevic v. Pye, 2025 NSCA 68: decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/nsca/en/... #NSCA #NSCourts
September 25, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Appellant failed to comply with security for costs order despite multiple extensions. Motion judge did not err in dismissing the action. Kovacevic v. Pye, 2025 NSCA 68: decisions.courts.ns.ca/nsc/nsca/en/... #NSCA #NSCourts
Speakers, including Chief Sidney Peters, Chief John Bernard, Associate Deputy Minister of Justice Michelle Higgins, and Chief Judge Perry Borden, spoke about the cultural significance of eagle feathers and the importance of Mi’kmaw culture being reflected in court processes.
September 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Speakers, including Chief Sidney Peters, Chief John Bernard, Associate Deputy Minister of Justice Michelle Higgins, and Chief Judge Perry Borden, spoke about the cultural significance of eagle feathers and the importance of Mi’kmaw culture being reflected in court processes.
Since 2018, Indigenous witnesses, accused individuals, victims and others appearing in the Nova Scotia Courts have had the option to take legal affirmations with a sacred eagle feather. Eagle feathers are used in the same way as a Bible or an affirmation.
September 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Since 2018, Indigenous witnesses, accused individuals, victims and others appearing in the Nova Scotia Courts have had the option to take legal affirmations with a sacred eagle feather. Eagle feathers are used in the same way as a Bible or an affirmation.