Breadcrumb Home / News Breadcrumb Home / News News Check out the latest news from WCB Nova Scotia Viewing all news stories 2025 WCB E-News: June 2025 Update (Jun 25/25) The June 2025 edition of our e-newsletter is now available, with a focus on partnerships that drive better return-to-work outcomes for everyone, an invitation to attend a webinar on rates (how they are set and how you can influence them), and a… 2025-06-25 WCB’s Board of Directors approves Return to Work and Duty to Cooperate Policy (June 4/25) HALIFAX, NS – WCB Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors has approved a suite of policies that will provide guidance on how Duty to Cooperate will be supported when it takes effect July 15. The Return to Work and Duty to Cooperate Policy (PDF) sets out… 2025-06-04 WCB Nova Scotia Welcomes New Board Member (May 28/25) The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, has appointed a new member to the WCB Nova Scotia Board of Directors on May 7, 2025. Heather Cruickshanks, Owner, L.E.Cruickshanks Sheet Metal… 2025-05-28 Potential interruption to postal service (May 23/25) We’re committed to taking every reasonable step to minimize disruption caused by a potential interruption to postal service. Our top priority is to ensure workers continue to receive their benefits. What workers need to know Signing up… 2025-05-23 WCB to Sponsor Chamber Luncheon on Healthcare Partnerships (May 12/25) WCB Nova Scotia is proud to sponsor the Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming healthcare luncheon on June 6th, focused on “Healthcare Innovations with NS Health.” This important event will feature Karen Oldfield, CEO of the Nova Scotia Health… 2025-05-12 Direct Deposit available for workers (May 12/25) WCB Nova Scotia offers direct deposit as a fast, secure method for workers to receive their benefits. This includes regular monthly long-term benefits, temporary benefits, medical aid, and travel expenses. For those still receiving cheques by… 2025-05-12 WCB Nova Scotia Releases Impact of Injury Report for 2024 (May 9/25) HALIFAX, NS - As Safety and Health week wraps up for 2025, and as we commemorate the anniversary of the Westray Mine explosion, WCB Nova Scotia is releasing its report on the human impact of workplace injury in our province last year. … 2025-05-09 Get Ready for Safety and Health Week (May 1/25) Get Ready for Safety and Health Week Safety and Health Week takes place May 5-10 and is an opportunity for all of us to rethink workplace safety . Whether you’re a leader, supervisor, or a team member, you can help – because safety is everyone… 2025-05-01 WCB E-News: April 2025 Update (Apr. 30/25) The April 2025 edition of our e-newsletter is available with a fresh new look and out just in time for Safety and Health Week (May 5 - 10). Download the new toolkit available to keep your workplace safe from physical and psychological injuries. Read… 2025-04-30 WCB Nova Scotia Observes Annual Day of Mourning (Apr. 28/25) HALIFAX, NS - WCB Nova Scotia is solemnly observing the annual Day of Mourning today, in honour of Jamie Lapierre and all those who have tragically lost their lives at or because of their work. In recognition of this day, the flag outside of… 2025-04-28 WCB to Sponsor Tema Foundation Nova Scotia Education Day (Apr. 17/25) WCB Nova Scotia is proud to sponsor the Tema Foundation Nova Scotia Education Day alongside our partners at the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills & Immigration. The sold-out event takes place on May 7th at Cedar Centre Events in Halifax… 2025-04-17 Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr 11/25) The 2025 Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium will be hosted at the Membertou Trade & Convention Center in Membertou, Cape Breton, on Wednesday, May 14. This important event brings together a variety of like-minded individuals who are all… 2025-04-11 New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) HALIFAX, NS - Driven by a commitment to empower employees to deliver exceptional service in an environment built on connectivity and collaboration, WCB Nova Scotia is relocating its head office to 137 Venture Run, Dartmouth this fall after 50 years… 2025-04-10 Day of Mourning 2025 Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr 7/25) At the age of 16, Jamie Lapierre didn’t have money to buy his mother a Christmas present. So, he wrote her a heartfelt letter. Five years after he gave it to her, in February 2000, Jamie Lapierre died at work while working in a confined space, on a… 2025-04-07 WCB E News March 2025 Update (Apr 2/25) The March 2025 edition of our e-newletter is now available, with a focus on helpful resources for return to work and for psychological and physical injury prevention. Learn how WCB Nova Scotia and employers are protecting more of the… 2025-04-02 WCB Nova Scotia welcomes new VP Psychological Injury and Continuous Improvement (Mar 24/25) WCB Nova Scotia is pleased to announce Mark Roach as the new Vice President of Psychological Injury and Continuous Improvement. Most recently, Mark was at Sun Life in Calgary, where he spent over 12 years expanding the company’s disability… 2025-03-24 WCB Nova Scotia Issues New RFP for Health Services (March 17/25) Last revised: March 17th, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. AST. HALIFAX NS - WCB Nova Scotia’s Protect More Strategic Plan 2024-2030 will return the equivalent of 1,000 positions to the province’s workforce by 2030 – translating to more Nova Scotians… 2025-03-17 Updated Workplace Fatalities Strong Safety Measures Are Crucial to Protecting Lives (Feb 28/25) CORRECTION: Updated Feb. 28th to correct sub-classification counts of Acute (updated count: 7) and Health-Related fatalities (updated count: 7). Twenty Nova Scotians died at work or because of their work in 2024 – an increase from 18 fatalities the… 2025-02-28 WCBs Chief Engagement Officer to Speak at Workplace Safety Conference (Feb 27/25) The Nova Scotia Workplace Health & Safety Conference – the biggest of its kind in Eastern Canada – will be taking place March 26-28 in Halifax. WCB Nova Scotia’s Chief Engagement Officer Shelly Dauphinee will be part of this year’s agenda,… 2025-02-27 WCB welcomes new VP of Service Excellence (Feb 19/25) As part of our continued commitment to exceptional service, the WCB Nova Scotia is excited to announce Lisa Scallion as the Vice-President of Service Excellence. Lisa has been dedicated to the disability insurance industry and providing exceptional… 2025-02-19 Workers Compensation A spotlight on a clear path for change (Feb 19/25) Karen Adams' opinion piece on WCB's strengthened path of accountability appeared in Saltwire's print and online publications this week. Workers’ compensation: A spotlight on a clear path for change Workers’ compensation. … 2025-02-19 Information on 2024 T5007 tax slips for workers and full salary reports for employers (Feb 5/25) T5007 Tax Slips Workers who received payments from WCB Nova Scotia in 2024 can expect to receive their T5007 tax slip by the end of February. T5007 tax slips will be mailed to workers starting the week of February 12th . T5007 tax slips allow… 2025-02-05 New tools to support workers and employers after injury happens (Jan 27/25) WCB Nova Scotia's new resources help employers and workers manage workplace injuries effectively, supporting a prompt return to safe, healthy work. The new tools offer clear steps about what to do next: From immediate care to reporting and… 2025-01-27 WCB Nova Scotia Clear path for change through more accountability (Jan 23/25) HALIFAX, NS - Accountability breeds change. That’s the focus of a new business model at WCB Nova Scotia that’s aimed at better protecting the workforce Nova Scotia so badly needs to be healthy, working, and on the job. “The whole adage is that you… 2025-01-23 Karen Adams to headline Halifax Chamber luncheon (Jan 16/25) Progress through accountability: Protecting the Nova Scotia workforce, together Join CEO Karen Adams at a luncheon hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, to find out how WCB Nova Scotia is improving our service – and protecting the workforce… 2025-01-16 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 2 Page 3 Next page Next › Last page Last » Last updated: 2025-10-22
WCB E-News: June 2025 Update (Jun 25/25) The June 2025 edition of our e-newsletter is now available, with a focus on partnerships that drive better return-to-work outcomes for everyone, an invitation to attend a webinar on rates (how they are set and how you can influence them), and a… 2025-06-25
WCB’s Board of Directors approves Return to Work and Duty to Cooperate Policy (June 4/25) HALIFAX, NS – WCB Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors has approved a suite of policies that will provide guidance on how Duty to Cooperate will be supported when it takes effect July 15. The Return to Work and Duty to Cooperate Policy (PDF) sets out… 2025-06-04
WCB Nova Scotia Welcomes New Board Member (May 28/25) The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, has appointed a new member to the WCB Nova Scotia Board of Directors on May 7, 2025. Heather Cruickshanks, Owner, L.E.Cruickshanks Sheet Metal… 2025-05-28
Potential interruption to postal service (May 23/25) We’re committed to taking every reasonable step to minimize disruption caused by a potential interruption to postal service. Our top priority is to ensure workers continue to receive their benefits. What workers need to know Signing up… 2025-05-23
WCB to Sponsor Chamber Luncheon on Healthcare Partnerships (May 12/25) WCB Nova Scotia is proud to sponsor the Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming healthcare luncheon on June 6th, focused on “Healthcare Innovations with NS Health.” This important event will feature Karen Oldfield, CEO of the Nova Scotia Health… 2025-05-12
Direct Deposit available for workers (May 12/25) WCB Nova Scotia offers direct deposit as a fast, secure method for workers to receive their benefits. This includes regular monthly long-term benefits, temporary benefits, medical aid, and travel expenses. For those still receiving cheques by… 2025-05-12
WCB Nova Scotia Releases Impact of Injury Report for 2024 (May 9/25) HALIFAX, NS - As Safety and Health week wraps up for 2025, and as we commemorate the anniversary of the Westray Mine explosion, WCB Nova Scotia is releasing its report on the human impact of workplace injury in our province last year. … 2025-05-09
Get Ready for Safety and Health Week (May 1/25) Get Ready for Safety and Health Week Safety and Health Week takes place May 5-10 and is an opportunity for all of us to rethink workplace safety . Whether you’re a leader, supervisor, or a team member, you can help – because safety is everyone… 2025-05-01
WCB E-News: April 2025 Update (Apr. 30/25) The April 2025 edition of our e-newsletter is available with a fresh new look and out just in time for Safety and Health Week (May 5 - 10). Download the new toolkit available to keep your workplace safe from physical and psychological injuries. Read… 2025-04-30
WCB Nova Scotia Observes Annual Day of Mourning (Apr. 28/25) HALIFAX, NS - WCB Nova Scotia is solemnly observing the annual Day of Mourning today, in honour of Jamie Lapierre and all those who have tragically lost their lives at or because of their work. In recognition of this day, the flag outside of… 2025-04-28
WCB to Sponsor Tema Foundation Nova Scotia Education Day (Apr. 17/25) WCB Nova Scotia is proud to sponsor the Tema Foundation Nova Scotia Education Day alongside our partners at the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills & Immigration. The sold-out event takes place on May 7th at Cedar Centre Events in Halifax… 2025-04-17
Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr 11/25) The 2025 Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium will be hosted at the Membertou Trade & Convention Center in Membertou, Cape Breton, on Wednesday, May 14. This important event brings together a variety of like-minded individuals who are all… 2025-04-11
New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) HALIFAX, NS - Driven by a commitment to empower employees to deliver exceptional service in an environment built on connectivity and collaboration, WCB Nova Scotia is relocating its head office to 137 Venture Run, Dartmouth this fall after 50 years… 2025-04-10
Day of Mourning 2025 Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr 7/25) At the age of 16, Jamie Lapierre didn’t have money to buy his mother a Christmas present. So, he wrote her a heartfelt letter. Five years after he gave it to her, in February 2000, Jamie Lapierre died at work while working in a confined space, on a… 2025-04-07
WCB E News March 2025 Update (Apr 2/25) The March 2025 edition of our e-newletter is now available, with a focus on helpful resources for return to work and for psychological and physical injury prevention. Learn how WCB Nova Scotia and employers are protecting more of the… 2025-04-02
WCB Nova Scotia welcomes new VP Psychological Injury and Continuous Improvement (Mar 24/25) WCB Nova Scotia is pleased to announce Mark Roach as the new Vice President of Psychological Injury and Continuous Improvement. Most recently, Mark was at Sun Life in Calgary, where he spent over 12 years expanding the company’s disability… 2025-03-24
WCB Nova Scotia Issues New RFP for Health Services (March 17/25) Last revised: March 17th, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. AST. HALIFAX NS - WCB Nova Scotia’s Protect More Strategic Plan 2024-2030 will return the equivalent of 1,000 positions to the province’s workforce by 2030 – translating to more Nova Scotians… 2025-03-17
Updated Workplace Fatalities Strong Safety Measures Are Crucial to Protecting Lives (Feb 28/25) CORRECTION: Updated Feb. 28th to correct sub-classification counts of Acute (updated count: 7) and Health-Related fatalities (updated count: 7). Twenty Nova Scotians died at work or because of their work in 2024 – an increase from 18 fatalities the… 2025-02-28
WCBs Chief Engagement Officer to Speak at Workplace Safety Conference (Feb 27/25) The Nova Scotia Workplace Health & Safety Conference – the biggest of its kind in Eastern Canada – will be taking place March 26-28 in Halifax. WCB Nova Scotia’s Chief Engagement Officer Shelly Dauphinee will be part of this year’s agenda,… 2025-02-27
WCB welcomes new VP of Service Excellence (Feb 19/25) As part of our continued commitment to exceptional service, the WCB Nova Scotia is excited to announce Lisa Scallion as the Vice-President of Service Excellence. Lisa has been dedicated to the disability insurance industry and providing exceptional… 2025-02-19
Workers Compensation A spotlight on a clear path for change (Feb 19/25) Karen Adams' opinion piece on WCB's strengthened path of accountability appeared in Saltwire's print and online publications this week. Workers’ compensation: A spotlight on a clear path for change Workers’ compensation. … 2025-02-19
Information on 2024 T5007 tax slips for workers and full salary reports for employers (Feb 5/25) T5007 Tax Slips Workers who received payments from WCB Nova Scotia in 2024 can expect to receive their T5007 tax slip by the end of February. T5007 tax slips will be mailed to workers starting the week of February 12th . T5007 tax slips allow… 2025-02-05
New tools to support workers and employers after injury happens (Jan 27/25) WCB Nova Scotia's new resources help employers and workers manage workplace injuries effectively, supporting a prompt return to safe, healthy work. The new tools offer clear steps about what to do next: From immediate care to reporting and… 2025-01-27
WCB Nova Scotia Clear path for change through more accountability (Jan 23/25) HALIFAX, NS - Accountability breeds change. That’s the focus of a new business model at WCB Nova Scotia that’s aimed at better protecting the workforce Nova Scotia so badly needs to be healthy, working, and on the job. “The whole adage is that you… 2025-01-23
Karen Adams to headline Halifax Chamber luncheon (Jan 16/25) Progress through accountability: Protecting the Nova Scotia workforce, together Join CEO Karen Adams at a luncheon hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, to find out how WCB Nova Scotia is improving our service – and protecting the workforce… 2025-01-16