Supreme Court of Nova Scotia

• Man found not criminally responsible for mother’s death due to mental disorder

  The court found that Ryan Lamontagne had undiagnosed schizophrenia, which led him to be in a delusional, disorganized and psychotic state.

  Crime

  Feb 10
• Judge says N.S. Police Complaints Commissioner must rehear Carrie Low case

  Carrie Low has alleged that Halifax Regional Police mishandled the investigation of her alleged sexual assault.

  Crime

  Apr 9, 2020
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• Northern Pulp files request with N.S. Supreme Court for judicial review

  "We're hoping that through this judicial review, Northern Pulp will be provided with clarity about the process and elements required in order to be successful in the EA process."

  Economy

  Jan 23, 2020
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• Man found not criminally responsible for wife’s death to receive life insurance policy

  Justice Frank Edwards of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia says Richard Maidment - diagnosed with schizophrenia seven years ago - was not morally responsible for Sarabeth Forbes' death in 2017.

  Crime

  Jan 17, 2020
• Nova Scotia judge briefly extends creditor protection for Quadriga exchange

  In the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia on Thursday, Justice Michael Wood extended an existing stay of proceedings until June 28, unless the CCAA proceedings are terminated before then.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2019
• Trudeau names Michael Wood as the new chief justice of Nova Scotia

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday that Justice Michael Wood will take over from the recently retired Chief Justice Michael MacDonald.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2019
• N.S. natural gas project goes to court to remove Aboriginal protesters

  The company says the step was necessary and comes after attempts at "engagement and discussion" with the individuals at the site.

  Environment

  Feb 22, 2019
• Tories to sue Nova Scotia’s Liberal government for Bay Ferries contract

  Since 2017, privacy commissioner Catherine Tully has said that Nova Scotia’s access-to-information laws “are not always up to the task” of defending citizens’ democratic rights.

  Politics

  Feb 10, 2019
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• Lawsuits detail disturbing sexual abuse allegations against former Halifax teacher

  A number of lawsuits have now been filed in Nova Scotia Supreme Court against Michael McNutt — who is also facing 27 criminal charges.

  Crime

  Jan 28, 2019
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• Long-serving Nova Scotia justice dies after brief battle with cancer

  Friends described John David Murphy as a humble and understated man who was involved in community and church organizations.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2018