Council approves resignation of Peter Planetta
September 27, 2024
On September 27, 2024 Council approved the resignation of Peter Planetta.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day – September 30; Mi’kmaw History Month starting October 1
September 26, 2024
Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society offices will be closed on Monday, September 30, 2024 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. October 1, 2024 marks the beginning of Nova Scotia’s 31st Mi’kmaw History Month.
Society Appoints First VP and Nominates Second VP for 2024-2025 Term
September 13, 2024
NSBS Council is pleased to report it has accepted the Nominating Committee’s recommendations to appoint Michelle Kelly, KC as First Vice-President of the Society, and to nominate Candace McCarthy as Second Vice-President of the Society—both for the 2024-2025 Council year.
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal to Hear Three Appeals in Cape Breton: September 26, 2024
August 29, 2024
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will be visiting Sydney, NS, in September, including hearing three of its appeals in the September/October docket in the community of Membertou. This is the first time the Court will sit outside the Law Courts in Halifax, and NSBS members are welcome to attend.
Notice of custodianship re. practice of William Burchell of Sydney, NS
August 19, 2024
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society hereby gives notice that William Patrick Burchell of Sydney, Nova Scotia, passed away on or about July 24, 2024.
Our Commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
July 26, 2024
The difficult decision to withdraw from the July 20, 2024 Halifax Pride Parade was made operationally, under our duty as an employer to ensure the health and safety of our employees.