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On the National Day of Mourning, today, April 28, Nova Scotians come together to remember those who have died or were injured because of a workplace accident or work-related illness. “Please join us in taking a moment to reflect and remember those…

Connecting with safety leaders to influence best practice approaches that prevent injuries and support safe and timely return to work is the main thrust behind WCB Nova Scotia’s ongoing strategic outreach activities. Up until now, most of these…

It’s that time of year when policies for employers who have Special Protection coverage are due for renewal. Special Protection policies renew automatically when we receive your payment prior to the January 1 deadline. Be sure to submit your…

Registration is now open for the First Responders Mental Health NS Conference, taking place in Halifax at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel September 13-14, 2022. This two-day, in-person event will offer expert speakers and dynamic sessions on a…

Healthy workplaces balance physical and psychological health and safety, which is good for everyone. WCB Nova Scotia is proud of the strong safety culture we have helped to build in our province. Building awareness is the first step in achieving…

The 8th Annual Helping the Helpers Awareness and Education Day is set to take place Saturday, Oct. 29, in Antigonish, NS. The day-long event offers first responders, frontline workers and their families an opportunity to connect with and hear…

The First Responders Mental Health conference is set to welcome several leading experts to Halifax next month, to share new and effective approaches for supporting mental health and well being in emergency response occupations. The conference,…

HALIFAX, NS – Nova Scotians spent less time off the job due to workplace injury in 2021 than the year before, but getting hurt at work still takes far too great a toll, accounting for 2,955 person-years of work lost to workplace injury, according…

WCB Nova Scotia is pleased to share that we have been recognized as a Top Nova Scotia Employer by Medicorp for the 14th year since the award program’s inception. Earlier this year, WCB Nova Scotia was honoured to receive the Top Atlantic…

WCB Nova Scotia will join federal and provincial governments, pausing our operations on Monday, September 19 in honour of her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral service.  Click here to learn more about the provincial holiday, and other…

WCB Nova Scotia’s operations will be closed on Thursday, September 30 to respect and recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  Learn more about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Nova Scotia and the Truth and…

WCB Nova Scotia is pleased to share that our Halifax and Sydney offices are reopening today, Monday, April 4, 2022, for in-person services, by appointment.  An appointment-based approach will ensure the appropriate person is available,…

As the funded percentage dipped in Q1, long-term approach remains key to sustainability  HALIFAX, NS – While market volatility has caused the funded percentage to decrease, WCB Nova Scotia says the system remains on a path toward financial…

WCB Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors Chair, Saeed El-Darahali, has recently been awarded three distinguished honours for his lasting contributions as both an esteemed business and community leader. For his work as President and CEO of SimplyCast,…

WCB Nova Scotia's Sydney office will be closed today, as recovery efforts continue following Hurricane Fiona.    Services from our Halifax office will be offered on a limited basis, with most employees working remotely where possible…

After 36 years, Stuart MacLean is retiring from WCB Nova Scotia. Stuart has served as the organization’s CEO since 2012. In that time, he guided the WCB through a comprehensive modernization and into an era of financial sustainability, and…

    The August issue of our Safe + Secure e-newsletter has been sent to subscribers and is now available online. This latest issue has a special focus on working safely in the heat, no matter what industry you’re in. In addition to…

Registration is now open for the Workplace Safety and Insurance System (WSIS) 2022 Annual Meeting. The meeting will be presented in a hybrid format with attendees welcome in person or via webinar.  The meeting will take place on Thursday,…

The 2023 payment schedule for regular monthly long-term benefits is now available.  If you receive payments by direct deposit, you can expect to receive the funds in your bank account by the 12th of the month. Paper cheques will be mailed by…

WCB Nova Scotia’s Q2 Report to the Community is now available to read online or download. In the second quarter of the year, the WCB recorded lower injury rates in home care and long-term care, and an overall decline in the number of days lost…

Province Marks 30th Anniversary of Westray Mine Disaster Three decades have passed since an explosion at a mine in Plymouth, Pictou County, killed 26 workers. Today, May 9, Nova Scotians will gather to mark the 30th anniversary of the Westray…

We have been made aware of a possible scam on Facebook Messenger targeting Nova Scotians pretending to be from WCB Nova Scotia.  According to the reports, Nova Scotians are being offered large sums, such as $10,000, if they pay $500 up front…

The opinion editorial below from Ava Czapalay, deputy minister, Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, and Stuart MacLean, CEO, WCB Nova Scotia, appeared in Saltwire publications today. There are some things in life that you…

WCB Nova Scotia will operate on the following schedule throughout the 2022 holiday season:  Friday, Dec. 23 (Christmas Eve - Observed) - Closing at noon Monday, Dec. 26 (Christmas Day - Observed) - Closed Tuesday, Dec. 27 (Boxing Day -…

HALIFAX, NS – The number of Nova Scotians who died at work or because of their work declined in 2021 compared to the year before, according to data released today by WCB Nova Scotia and the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI). In…