Breadcrumb Home / News Breadcrumb Home / News News Check out the latest news from WCB Nova Scotia Viewing all news stories WCBs helping to reduce red tape in Atlantic Canada WCB Nova Scotia is working together with our colleague organizations across Atlantic Canada to reduce red tape, and make things easier for those we serve. Most recently, workers’ compensation organizations in New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland… Workers encouraged to be safe this summer Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25… Workplace injuries spike during summer months Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25… Safety is a Top Priority as Commercial Lobster Season Begins The news release below was issued by Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour and Advanced Education November 30, 2020 Fishing crews are reminded to take necessary precautions, remain diligent and follow safety rules and guidelines as the… Saint Marys University and partners are creating healthy workplaces Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25… Service Enhancements Coming December Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25… Service Sector Safety Summit Retail, food, beverage, and all other service industries are encouraged to attend this one day health and safety event, hosted by Nova Scotia's Department of Labour and Advanced Education and WCB Nova Scotia. Join your industry colleagues to work… Small Business Safety Toolkit Expands to Include Incident Cost Calculator Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25… Stuart MacLean named Top 50 CEO For the second time since his appointment in 2012, Stuart MacLean , CEO of WCB Nova Scotia, has been honoured alongside the region’s brightest and boldest leaders as one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs by Atlantic Business Magazine. Winners are… The opinion editorial below from Stuart MacLean WCB Nova Scotia CEO appeared in Saltwires online publications today The opinion editorial below from Stuart MacLean, WCB Nova Scotia CEO, appeared in Saltwire’s online publications. The first week of May was Safety and Health Week — a week dedicated to highlighting the importance of preventing injury and illness… Trucking Industry Conference Set for April 27th The 3rd Annual Trucking Safety Matters Conference and 10th Annual Safety Excellence Awards Luncheon for owners and operators will be held on Thursday, April 27th, 2017, at the Best Western Hotel & Suites, Dartmouth. Participants will hear… UPDATE Postal Disruption July 12 Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25… WCB Coverage for PTSD and other Psychological Injuries For some workers, trauma is a workplace hazard.If you are diagnosed by a psychologist or psychiatrist with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to job-related trauma, and you have WCB coverage, then you may qualify for compensation. WCB… WCB employees help earn Top Employer awards Employees make WCB a great place to work Here at WCB Nova Scotia we're pleased and proud to be recognized as a Top Employer in Atlantic Canada for 2018 , and a Top Nova Scotia Employer 2017 . "Our employees make this a great place to work," says… WCB introduces new phone features and expands direct deposit Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25… Online registration Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25… Our Service Evolution Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25… Postal disruption plan Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25… Presumptive benefits for PTSD Earlier this year, WCB Nova Scotia led a stakeholder consultation process for the Department of Labour and Advanced Education (LAE) to support the development of regulations to provide the benefit of presumption for PTSD in frontline and emergency… Province wide phone system issues affecting WCB phone service Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25… PTSD Stakeholder Consultation Report Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour and Advanced Education asked the WCB to lead the consultation process supporting the development of regulations providing the benefit of presumption for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for frontline or… Rebate pilot program continues to support a strong safety culture in construction and trucking Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25… Register now for the Safety and Health Week formerly NAOSH Week Symposium May 6 On Monday, May 6, hear from the province's safety leaders as they kick off Safety and Health Week (formerly NAOSH Week) in Dartmouth. This event offers safety advocates the opportunity to come together and strengthen their… Report speaks to growing workplace safety culture In January of 2017, WCB Nova Scotia was pleased to be part of a working group that made important recommendations for Improving Workplace Safety in Nova Scotia's Community Emergency Departments . This week, the Nova Scotia Health Authority released… Safe Secure Leading through COVID 19 Working to Well Risk Mapping Tool The March issue of our Safe + Secure e-newsletter is now available, and is jam-packed with new and updated resources for workers, employers and service providers. With a special focus on safety leadership, in this issue, we shared our new… Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 21 Page 22 Page 23 Next page Next › Last page Last » Last updated: 2025-10-22
WCBs helping to reduce red tape in Atlantic Canada WCB Nova Scotia is working together with our colleague organizations across Atlantic Canada to reduce red tape, and make things easier for those we serve. Most recently, workers’ compensation organizations in New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland…
Workers encouraged to be safe this summer Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25…
Workplace injuries spike during summer months Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25…
Safety is a Top Priority as Commercial Lobster Season Begins The news release below was issued by Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour and Advanced Education November 30, 2020 Fishing crews are reminded to take necessary precautions, remain diligent and follow safety rules and guidelines as the…
Saint Marys University and partners are creating healthy workplaces Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25…
Service Enhancements Coming December Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25…
Service Sector Safety Summit Retail, food, beverage, and all other service industries are encouraged to attend this one day health and safety event, hosted by Nova Scotia's Department of Labour and Advanced Education and WCB Nova Scotia. Join your industry colleagues to work…
Small Business Safety Toolkit Expands to Include Incident Cost Calculator Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25…
Stuart MacLean named Top 50 CEO For the second time since his appointment in 2012, Stuart MacLean , CEO of WCB Nova Scotia, has been honoured alongside the region’s brightest and boldest leaders as one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs by Atlantic Business Magazine. Winners are…
The opinion editorial below from Stuart MacLean WCB Nova Scotia CEO appeared in Saltwires online publications today The opinion editorial below from Stuart MacLean, WCB Nova Scotia CEO, appeared in Saltwire’s online publications. The first week of May was Safety and Health Week — a week dedicated to highlighting the importance of preventing injury and illness…
Trucking Industry Conference Set for April 27th The 3rd Annual Trucking Safety Matters Conference and 10th Annual Safety Excellence Awards Luncheon for owners and operators will be held on Thursday, April 27th, 2017, at the Best Western Hotel & Suites, Dartmouth. Participants will hear…
UPDATE Postal Disruption July 12 Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25…
WCB Coverage for PTSD and other Psychological Injuries For some workers, trauma is a workplace hazard.If you are diagnosed by a psychologist or psychiatrist with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to job-related trauma, and you have WCB coverage, then you may qualify for compensation. WCB…
WCB employees help earn Top Employer awards Employees make WCB a great place to work Here at WCB Nova Scotia we're pleased and proud to be recognized as a Top Employer in Atlantic Canada for 2018 , and a Top Nova Scotia Employer 2017 . "Our employees make this a great place to work," says…
WCB introduces new phone features and expands direct deposit Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25…
Online registration Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25…
Our Service Evolution Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25…
Postal disruption plan Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25…
Presumptive benefits for PTSD Earlier this year, WCB Nova Scotia led a stakeholder consultation process for the Department of Labour and Advanced Education (LAE) to support the development of regulations to provide the benefit of presumption for PTSD in frontline and emergency…
Province wide phone system issues affecting WCB phone service Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25…
PTSD Stakeholder Consultation Report Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour and Advanced Education asked the WCB to lead the consultation process supporting the development of regulations providing the benefit of presumption for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for frontline or…
Rebate pilot program continues to support a strong safety culture in construction and trucking Register to attend Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on May 14 (Apr. 11/25) New location for a new future: WCB Nova Scotia relocates for easier access and better service (April 10/25) Day of Mourning 2025: Honouring Jamie Lapierre (Apr. 7/25…
Register now for the Safety and Health Week formerly NAOSH Week Symposium May 6 On Monday, May 6, hear from the province's safety leaders as they kick off Safety and Health Week (formerly NAOSH Week) in Dartmouth. This event offers safety advocates the opportunity to come together and strengthen their…
Report speaks to growing workplace safety culture In January of 2017, WCB Nova Scotia was pleased to be part of a working group that made important recommendations for Improving Workplace Safety in Nova Scotia's Community Emergency Departments . This week, the Nova Scotia Health Authority released…
Safe Secure Leading through COVID 19 Working to Well Risk Mapping Tool The March issue of our Safe + Secure e-newsletter is now available, and is jam-packed with new and updated resources for workers, employers and service providers. With a special focus on safety leadership, in this issue, we shared our new…