Nova Scotia Legal Aid

• Oland murder case highlights costs required for successful legal defence

  Last week, a judge found Oland not guilty of the bloody 2011 murder of his wealthy father in Saint John - the culmination of six years of legal wrangling.

  Crime

  Jul 23, 2019
  
• N.S. Legal Aid hires first dedicated social worker for African Nova Scotians

  Charnell Brooks will take on the new role with the organization, which looks to promote the services NSLA can provide for people within the African Nova Scotian community.

  Canada

  May 8, 2019
  
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• Tax lawyer’s appointment as judge increases diversity on Nova Scotia courts

  John Bodurtha was appointed by federal Justice Minister Judy Wilson-Raybould today to replace Justice Glen McDougall.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2018
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• ‘It’s historical discrimination’: North Preston resident calls for more government communication over land titles

  Nearly two centuries ago, black loyalists were given plots of land by the crown in communities from Guysborough to the Prestons. But in many cases, the deeds were never recorded.

  Politics

  Jun 14, 2018
• Halifax police encourage people with warrants to turn themselves in on Voluntary Surrender Day

  Halifax Regional Police are holding their first ever "Voluntary Surrender Day" at a Dartmouth community centre on Saturday for those with outstanding warrants for non-violent offences to turn themselves in.

  Crime

  Apr 28, 2017
• Former NS paramedic denied funding for appeal of sex assault convictions

  A former paramedic convicted of two sexual assaults while on the job in Nova Scotia has lost a bid to have his appeal paid for by the province.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2017