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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WCB Announces 2010 Employer Rates Workplace Safety - a wise investment in tough economic times September 3, 2009 – Halifax, NS – The Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) of Nova Scotia announced its 2010 assessment rates to…

(Gatineau, Quebec, August 20, 2009) - Citing an "unacceptable" loss of life, the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) today launched an in-depth investigation into the safety of small fishing vessels across Canada. Click for full release.

August 11, 2009 – HALIFAX, NS – A bucket, a ladder and a nail caught the judges' attention at the annual communications awards presented by the American Association of State Compensation and Insurance Funds (AASCIF). The three objects have starring…

July 19th to 25th is National Drowning Prevention Week in Nova Scotia. Drowning is the third-leading cause of unintentional deaths for Canadians under the age of 60. There were eight work-related drowning fatalities in 2008. Learn more: Province of…

June 18, 2009 – Halifax, NS – Nova Scotian leaders in workplace safety were recognized for their positive contribution to the province’s safety culture today at the first annual Mainstay Awards. The Mainstay Awards, sponsored by the Workers’…

Mining communities across Nova Scotia pause today, June 11, to remember miners who died on the job in this province. Miners' Memorial Day began as Davis Day, in memory of Bill Davis, a striking Cape Breton coal miner who was killed in 1925 during a…

March 27, 2009 – Halifax, NS – While the human and financial impact of workplace injury still cuts far too deeply in our province, Nova Scotians are more optimistic when it comes to the likelihood of workplace injury than many in Canada, according…

WCB urges retailers and workers to make safety a priority year-round January 15, 2009 – Halifax, NS – The busy holiday shopping season was risky business when it came to workplace injury. Although 2008 numbers are not yet final, preliminary…

Ray Ivany is resigning from his position as WCB Chair to take on the role of President and Vice Chancellor of Acadia University. For details, see news release.

December 19, 2008 - As part of regular increases in the costs of delivering services, the WCB will be increasing its fees to hospitals by 3%. This adjustment is retroactive to January 2008, and will be coordinated in a two-step process. Some…

December 17, 2008 -  Nova Scotia employers pay among the highest rates for workplace injury insurance in Canada. This is a direct result of the high number of workplace injuries and the length of time injured employees are off work. The…

November 27, 2008 - The WCB is teaming up with The Nova Scotia Departments of Education and Labour and Workforce Development to bring workplace health and safety education to grade 9 students. Check out the details in the news release.

November 26, 2008 - Each year the WCB makes adjustments to certain benefits to apply the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI is a measure of changing price levels in Canada. When prices increase, the WCB increases benefits to reflect these price…

WCB, Fisheries Sector Council call for safe lobster season November 20, 2008 – Halifax/Yarmouth, NS – Lobster season begins Monday, and as fishermen in Southwest Nova Scotia untie their boats and prepare to leave port, the Workers’ Compensation…

October 31, 2008 - Key stakeholders have been invited to attend a Workplace Safety and Insurance System (WSIS) stakeholder consultation session and the first annual WCB Program Policy Summit on: Wednesday, November 26, 200810:00 to 4 pm Westin…

October 22, 2008 – Halifax, NS – Individuals, organizations and employers who strive to ensure a safe and healthy workplace will see their determination and hard work recognized through a new awards program in Nova Scotia. The Workers' Compensation…

October 16, 2008 – HALIFAX, NS - The Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) has been named a Health Innovator for the second year in a row. The award was presented by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce as part of its annual Healthy Workplace…

September 8, 2008 - The Maximum Assessable / Insurable Earnings refers to maximum annual earnings on which premiums are calculated for each worker of a covered employer, and on which benefits are calculated for those who are injured at work. The…

August 18, 2008 – HALIFAX, NS – The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) received three communications awards today during the annual conference of the American Association of State Compensation and Insurance Funds (AASCIF) being held…

August 13, 2008 - Each year the WCB makes adjustments to certain benefits to apply the Consumer Price Index (CPI) - a measure of changing price levels in Canada. When prices increase, the WCB increases benefits to reflect these price changes. The…

More young workers injured than any other month; study says safety is often not a part of their work experiences August 8, 2008 – HALIFAX, NS: Despite what numerologists say, 08/08/08 won't be a lucky day for four young Nova Scotia workers, if…

June 26, 2008 - The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has developed an e-course for small businesses to help them develop health and safety programs. This one-hour course introduces owners and managers to potential hazards…

June 18, 2008 - The WCB is pleased to support the Threads of Life by helping them hold their first-ever Family Forum in Nova Scotia. A national organization, Threads of Life supports families that have experienced a workplace fatality, serious…

June 6, 2008 - Starting Monday, June 9, new WCB ads will run on radio stations across Nova Scotia that extend the recent TV concept by personifying objects. One spot focuses on an employer's responsibility , one on an employee's responsibility ,…

For the fourth year in a row, Nancy MacCready-Williams, CEO of the WCB of Nova Scotia, was named a Top 50 CEO by Atlantic Business Magazine. Those selected are chosen for their proven managerial abilities; reactions to challenging situations;…