Breadcrumb Home / News Breadcrumb Home / News News Check out the latest news from WCB Nova Scotia Viewing all news stories 2015 3rd Annual Safety First Symposium Cape Breton Safety First Cape Breton 3rd Annual Symposium, May 8, 2015 The WCB is pleased to partner with The Cape Breton Partnership and the Department of Labour and Advanced Education to host the third annual Safety First Symposium on May 8th… 2015-05-08 Workplace injuries decline to all time low in Nova Scotia For Immediate Release Workplace injuries decline to all-time low in Nova Scotia CEO says positive signs of change across many industry sectors April 10, 2015 – Halifax, Nova Scotia – Fewer workers were injured on the job in 2014, and… 2015-04-10 WCB Nova Scotia participates in cutting edge workplace health safety conference Feb 24 15 WCB Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education (LAE) are Strategic Partners sponsors of Safety Services Nova Scotia’s (SSNS) 33rd Annual Workplace Health and Safety Conference being held March 22-24, 2015 at the World… 2015-02-24 Workplace Safety and Insurance System Annual General Meeting Feb 20 15 Latest News and Updates Go to our News Room to read our current news items. Media Inquiries To request an interview or to receive more in-depth information on one of our news stories, please email us at: media@wcb.ns.ca … 2015-02-20 Did you miss the latest edition of Safe Secure Subscribe now - you'll be one of the first to get the next edition In this issue : Peter Hollett's work championing safety on the Big Lift (the replacement of the deck of the MacDonald Bridge); Peter Muise and his successful return-to… Draft WCB Strategic Plan 2016 2020 open for feedback Feb 13 15 The WCB is developing a new Strategic Plan 2016-2020 and as part of the process, we invited stakeholders to share their thoughts on the WCB’s priorities for the next five years. Over several months in 2014, stakeholders and partners… Fishing safety improvements lead to lowest industry rate in 12 years Sept 1 2015 The 2016 employer rate announcement brings good news for the fishing industry, which will see its lowest rate since 2004. At $6.51 per $100 of assessment, the industry rate is decreasing 19 per cent in 2016. “This strong drop in the overall… May justice come from tragedy Sept 11 15 ** Below is an opinion editorial from WCB Nova Scotia CEO Stuart MacLean I will never forget waking up on May 9th, 1992 to news that 26 miners were trapped underground following a massive explosion at the Westray mine. Many Nova Scotians… Pratt and Whitney Linda Corkum take home top awards for safety May 5 15 For immediate release HALIFAX, NS (May 5, 2015) – Nova Scotia’s highest honours in workplace health and safety were handed out today at the sixth annual Mainstay Awards by the Minister of Labour and Advanced Education Kelly Regan and… Safety Notice from the Office of the Fire Marshal and EMO Feb 26 15 Safety notice to clear snow, ice away from fuel lines and vents The Office of the Fire Marshal and the Emergency Management Office are recommending to everyone who uses oil, natural gas or propane gas to clear snow and ice away from the supply… Spotlight on Workplace Safety Press release from the Workers' Compensation Board and the Department of Labour and Advanced Education For immediate release March 23, 2015 More young people are learning about workplace safety, fewer workers are being injured on the job,… WCB coverage for volunteer firefighters December 17, 2014 (Halifax, NS) - In Nova Scotia, firefighting is not a “mandatory” industry as set out in the Workers’ Compensation Act (the Act ). However, municipalities with volunteer firefighters can apply for coverage, and many… WCB spreads holiday cheer at Nova Scotia Hospital Thanks to the generosity of WCB employees, and the hard work of the Legal Services team, the annual bake, chilli and chowder sale was a great success, raising $1,735 for the Nova Scotia Hospital. The Hospital plans on using the funds for… WCB website improvements to provide better service Our corporate website plays a key role in how we serve our customers. The goal of WCB’s revised corporate website is to provide better service to those who visit, by helping them find what they need more easily – while also promoting workplace… Workplace safety essential to growing sustaining business in Nova Scotia November 9, 2015 (Halifax, NS) – Today at Leadership Matters 2015: A Workplace Safety CEO Summit , a group of prominent Nova Scotia leaders discussed the vital role of workplace safety in growing and sustaining a prosperous Nova Scotia. The… Last updated: 2025-10-22
3rd Annual Safety First Symposium Cape Breton Safety First Cape Breton 3rd Annual Symposium, May 8, 2015 The WCB is pleased to partner with The Cape Breton Partnership and the Department of Labour and Advanced Education to host the third annual Safety First Symposium on May 8th… 2015-05-08
Workplace injuries decline to all time low in Nova Scotia For Immediate Release Workplace injuries decline to all-time low in Nova Scotia CEO says positive signs of change across many industry sectors April 10, 2015 – Halifax, Nova Scotia – Fewer workers were injured on the job in 2014, and… 2015-04-10
WCB Nova Scotia participates in cutting edge workplace health safety conference Feb 24 15 WCB Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education (LAE) are Strategic Partners sponsors of Safety Services Nova Scotia’s (SSNS) 33rd Annual Workplace Health and Safety Conference being held March 22-24, 2015 at the World… 2015-02-24
Workplace Safety and Insurance System Annual General Meeting Feb 20 15 Latest News and Updates Go to our News Room to read our current news items. Media Inquiries To request an interview or to receive more in-depth information on one of our news stories, please email us at: media@wcb.ns.ca … 2015-02-20
Did you miss the latest edition of Safe Secure Subscribe now - you'll be one of the first to get the next edition In this issue : Peter Hollett's work championing safety on the Big Lift (the replacement of the deck of the MacDonald Bridge); Peter Muise and his successful return-to…
Draft WCB Strategic Plan 2016 2020 open for feedback Feb 13 15 The WCB is developing a new Strategic Plan 2016-2020 and as part of the process, we invited stakeholders to share their thoughts on the WCB’s priorities for the next five years. Over several months in 2014, stakeholders and partners…
Fishing safety improvements lead to lowest industry rate in 12 years Sept 1 2015 The 2016 employer rate announcement brings good news for the fishing industry, which will see its lowest rate since 2004. At $6.51 per $100 of assessment, the industry rate is decreasing 19 per cent in 2016. “This strong drop in the overall…
May justice come from tragedy Sept 11 15 ** Below is an opinion editorial from WCB Nova Scotia CEO Stuart MacLean I will never forget waking up on May 9th, 1992 to news that 26 miners were trapped underground following a massive explosion at the Westray mine. Many Nova Scotians…
Pratt and Whitney Linda Corkum take home top awards for safety May 5 15 For immediate release HALIFAX, NS (May 5, 2015) – Nova Scotia’s highest honours in workplace health and safety were handed out today at the sixth annual Mainstay Awards by the Minister of Labour and Advanced Education Kelly Regan and…
Safety Notice from the Office of the Fire Marshal and EMO Feb 26 15 Safety notice to clear snow, ice away from fuel lines and vents The Office of the Fire Marshal and the Emergency Management Office are recommending to everyone who uses oil, natural gas or propane gas to clear snow and ice away from the supply…
Spotlight on Workplace Safety Press release from the Workers' Compensation Board and the Department of Labour and Advanced Education For immediate release March 23, 2015 More young people are learning about workplace safety, fewer workers are being injured on the job,…
WCB coverage for volunteer firefighters December 17, 2014 (Halifax, NS) - In Nova Scotia, firefighting is not a “mandatory” industry as set out in the Workers’ Compensation Act (the Act ). However, municipalities with volunteer firefighters can apply for coverage, and many…
WCB spreads holiday cheer at Nova Scotia Hospital Thanks to the generosity of WCB employees, and the hard work of the Legal Services team, the annual bake, chilli and chowder sale was a great success, raising $1,735 for the Nova Scotia Hospital. The Hospital plans on using the funds for…
WCB website improvements to provide better service Our corporate website plays a key role in how we serve our customers. The goal of WCB’s revised corporate website is to provide better service to those who visit, by helping them find what they need more easily – while also promoting workplace…
Workplace safety essential to growing sustaining business in Nova Scotia November 9, 2015 (Halifax, NS) – Today at Leadership Matters 2015: A Workplace Safety CEO Summit , a group of prominent Nova Scotia leaders discussed the vital role of workplace safety in growing and sustaining a prosperous Nova Scotia. The…