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The Announcements Archive contains announcements previously listed in the Announcements section on the Supreme Court main page of this site. If you are unable to located a particular announcement, please contact the Website Coordinator.
APRIL - JUNE 2024
May 13, 2024
FORT NELSON COURTHOUSE CLOSURE - MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024
The Fort Nelson courthouse and registry will be closed as of Monday, May 13, 2024 as a result of the evacuation due to the Parker Lake wildfire.
While the Supreme Court does not sit in Fort Nelson, the registry accepts Supreme Court filings. Individuals in Fort Nelson needing to file materials are encouraged to use Court Services Online or file in the Fort St. John registry instead.
As this situation evolves, updates will be posted on the Supreme Court website. The Supreme Court is co-located with the Provincial Court in Fort Nelson.
For information about Provincial Court operations in Fort Nelson, please contact the Provincial Court.
May 7, 2024
JUDICIAL RETIREMENT - THE HONOURABLE CHIEF JUSTICE CHRISTOPHER E. HINKSON
The Honourable Chief Justice Christopher E. Hinkson retired from the Supreme Court of British Columbia on May 7, 2024. Chief Justice Hinkson was appointed as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court on November 7, 2013 after having served as a Justice of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia from 2010-2013 and prior to that as Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia from 2007-2010. A strong, principled and formidable defender of the importance of the rule of law, the independence of the judiciary and access to justice for all British Columbians, Chief Justice Hinkson also made significant contributions to the administration of justice across the country. The Supreme Court extends its deepest gratitude to Chief Justice Hinkson for his many years of service to and leadership of the court and wishes him the very best for a long and happy retirement.
May 3, 2024
CALL AND ADMISSION CEREMONY - FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
This event will take place in the Great Hall at the Vancouver Law Courts at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. The ceremony will be conducted by The Honourable Justice Joel R. Groves in the morning and the Honourable Justice Michael G. Thomas in the afternoon.
April 22, 2024
JUDICIAL RETIREMENT - THE HONOURABLE JUSTICE BETTON
The Supreme Court of British Columbia announces that the Honourable Justice Betton retired from the Supreme Court of British Columbia at Vernon on April 19, 2024. Justice Betton was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2011.
March 28, 2024
SUPREME COURT ANNUAL REPORT 2023
The Annual Report of the Supreme Court of British Columbia covering the activities of the Court for 2023 is now available.