Breadcrumb Home / News Breadcrumb Home / News News Check out the latest news from WCB Nova Scotia Viewing all news stories 2025 New injury prevention strategy launched in Nova Scotia Nov. 28, 2025 Collaboration between WCB, the Province and partners will keep more people safe at work HALIFAX, NS - The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) and the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) have… 2025-11-28 On Dumping Day, WCB Nova Scotia remembers lives lost, reinforces messages of safety and collaboration, and recognizes progress (Nov. 24/25) HALIFAX, N.S. — December 15, 2025 will mark five years since the Chief William Saulis was lost in the Bay of Fundy, claiming the lives of six fishermen. And as the province marks the first day of the lobster fishing season in Southwestern Nova… 2025-11-24 WCB Online Services: Latest Updates and Information Employer, Worker and Service Provider Online Channels remain offline for maintenance. The outage will start at 9 AM on Saturday, November 15, and is anticipated to run until approximately 2 PM. Please check back later for an update, or… 2025-11-14 Image 2025-11-07 WCB October Performance (Nov. 7/25) In September, we reached a milestone – our lowest number of time-loss days paid ever. In October, we went even further, dropping from 238 to 234 time loss days per 100 covered workers.We're also seeing that fewer people are permanently injured –… 2025-11-07 Image 2025-11-03 WCB Nova Scotia is Moving November 17 (Nov. 3/25) We’re on the move to a new space that’s designed to better serve Nova Scotians. On November 17, 2025, WCB Nova Scotia will officially relocate its head office to 137 Venture Run, Dartmouth. Our Cape Breton office remains in place and continues to… 2025-11-03 WCB sponsoring upcoming Chamber talk on strengthening Nova Scotia's workforce (Nov. 3/25) WCB Nova Scotia is proud to sponsor the Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming luncheon, “Building a Barrier-Free Nova Scotia: Safe and Ready for Work" on Nov. 18. The event will bring together business and community leaders to explore how Nova… 2025-11-03 WCB CEO Karen Adams headlines upcoming Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce breakfast (Oct. 15/25) Accountability is key to building a stronger workforce – and that’s the message WCB Nova Scotia CEO Karen Adams will share on November 19 when she headlines the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce Business over Breakfast in Sydney. The event… 2025-10-15 Introducing WCB’s New Website (Oct. 7/25) WCB Nova Scotia has launched its new corporate website, marking an important step forward in how we deliver information and services to workers, employers, and partners. The new site is designed with Nova Scotians in mind: clean, simple,… 2025-10-07 WCB E-News: October 2025 Update (Oct. 2/25) The October edition of our e-newsletter is now available, featuring plans to reduce employer rates in 2027, recent legislative changes to improve worker benefits, and a sneak peek at our new website. Additional highlights include: A practical… 2025-10-02 Shelly Dauphinee to speak at FCI-CWI Women in Leadership Conference (Sept. 29/25) Our Chief Engagement Officer Shelly Dauphinee will take the stage at the FCI-CWI Women in Leadership Conference in Halifax on October 8. Her session will spotlight the power of innovation – why it matters, how it drives growth, and how creative… 2025-09-29 WCB to Speak at Fish Safe AGM and Sponsor Splashes of Safety Event (Sept. 29/25) WCB Nova Scotia is proud to sponsor the 6th Annual Splashes of Safety Event from Fish Safe NS . The evening will celebrate Nova Scotia’s Seafood Industry and highlight the achievements being made towards safety excellence. In attendance will be… 2025-09-29 Disruption to Postal Service (Sept. 26/25) We’re committed to taking every reasonable step to minimize disruption caused by the postal service interruption. Our top priority is to ensure workers continue to receive their benefits. Signing up for WCB Online and direct deposit… 2025-09-26 Image 2025-09-25 Historic Improvements to Workers’ Compensation in Nova Scotia (Sept. 25/25) WCB Nova Scotia announced today that pending continued financial sustainability, WCB will be in a position to reduce employer rates in 2027 – the first rate cut in 30 years. Saving businesses across Nova Scotia tens of millions… 2025-09-25 Join us October 9 for the 2025 WSIS Annual Meeting (Sept.18/25) The 2025 Workplace Safety and Insurance System (WSIS) Annual Meeting takes place on Thursday, October 9, at the Sandman Hotel in Dartmouth, with a virtual option available. Register for the 2025 WSIS Annual Meeting. Co-hosted by the Deputy Minister… 2025-09-18 Claim Confirmation by Text (Sept. 10/25) When your claim is opened, and we have your cell phone number, you will now receive a one-time text message confirming that we’ve opened your claim. This means you’ll have early access to your claim number and be able to register online to access… 2025-09-10 A New Website Experience – Now in Development (Sept. 10/25) WCB has released an early version of its new website, now available to the public. This is the first step in a phased approach to improving how workers, employers, and partners access information and services online. The new site includes key… 2025-09-10 2026 Employer Assessment Rates Are Now Available in MyAccount (Aug. 29/25) Employers can now access their 2026 assessment rate and full experience rating statement by navigating to the Forms & Letters tab on MyAccount . Rates for WCB coverage in Nova Scotia are holding steady for 2026, at $2.65 per $100 of assessable… 2025-08-29 Join us for the 2025 WSIS Annual Meeting (Aug. 25/25) The 2025 Workplace Safety and Insurance System (WSIS) Annual Meeting takes place on Thursday, October 9 at the Sandman Hotel in Dartmouth, with a virtual option available. Register for the 2025 WSIS Annual Meeting. Co-hosted by the Chair of the… 2025-08-25 WCB Sponsors Event for First Responders and Frontline Professionals (Aug. 15/25) We are proud to sponsor the 11th annual Helping the Helpers Awareness and Education Day, taking place Saturday, October 25, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish. The event brings together first responders, allied frontline… 2025-08-15 WCB Announces New Work-Connected Recovery Program (Aug. 13/25) Halifax, N.S., August 13, 2025 – WCB Nova Scotia is launching a new program that helps people recover from workplace injury sooner. The program will improve access to care, reduce wait times, and ensure more consistent care – all while workers stay… 2025-08-13 Image 2025-08-08 WCB E-News: Summer Edition (Aug 8/25) The summer edition of our e-newsletter is here, with stories and updates to help build safer, stronger workplaces. Learn how we are helping more workers get back on the job after an injury, explore how assessment rates are set, and… 2025-08-08 WCB Nova Scotia reaches 106.7% funding – setting the stage for system improvements (July 31/25) (Halifax, N.S.) – One year after the release of the Workers' Compensation Review Committee Report , WCB Nova Scotia says improved financial footing will ensure the system has the stability and capacity to better support Nova Scotians injured at work… 2025-07-31 Physician compensation continues at WCB (July 16/25) Effective August 26, we are restoring physician compensation to the MSI fee schedule. This means physicians will continue to be paid for all the care, forms, and services they provide to injured workers based on the MSI fee schedule set… 2025-07-16 Legislation to Help Improve Return to Work Outcomes Effective Today (Jul 15/25) As of today, July 15, Nova Scotia’s new Duty to Cooperate legislation is in effect. This change means that workers injured on the job – and their employers – must now actively work together with WCB to support a safe and timely return to work. This… 2025-07-15 Return-to-work opportunities increase in summer months (Jul 9/25) WCB reports progress as of Q2, encourages employers to keep workers safe and connected to work during summer Halifax, N.S. - As June ends and Nova Scotia steps into full summer mode, WCB Nova Scotia says more Nova Scotians are returning… 2025-07-09 Pagination 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next page Next › Last page Last » Last updated: 2025-10-22
New injury prevention strategy launched in Nova Scotia Nov. 28, 2025 Collaboration between WCB, the Province and partners will keep more people safe at work HALIFAX, NS - The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) and the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) have… 2025-11-28
On Dumping Day, WCB Nova Scotia remembers lives lost, reinforces messages of safety and collaboration, and recognizes progress (Nov. 24/25) HALIFAX, N.S. — December 15, 2025 will mark five years since the Chief William Saulis was lost in the Bay of Fundy, claiming the lives of six fishermen. And as the province marks the first day of the lobster fishing season in Southwestern Nova… 2025-11-24
WCB Online Services: Latest Updates and Information Employer, Worker and Service Provider Online Channels remain offline for maintenance. The outage will start at 9 AM on Saturday, November 15, and is anticipated to run until approximately 2 PM. Please check back later for an update, or… 2025-11-14
Image 2025-11-07 WCB October Performance (Nov. 7/25) In September, we reached a milestone – our lowest number of time-loss days paid ever. In October, we went even further, dropping from 238 to 234 time loss days per 100 covered workers.We're also seeing that fewer people are permanently injured –… 2025-11-07
Image 2025-11-03 WCB Nova Scotia is Moving November 17 (Nov. 3/25) We’re on the move to a new space that’s designed to better serve Nova Scotians. On November 17, 2025, WCB Nova Scotia will officially relocate its head office to 137 Venture Run, Dartmouth. Our Cape Breton office remains in place and continues to… 2025-11-03
WCB sponsoring upcoming Chamber talk on strengthening Nova Scotia's workforce (Nov. 3/25) WCB Nova Scotia is proud to sponsor the Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming luncheon, “Building a Barrier-Free Nova Scotia: Safe and Ready for Work" on Nov. 18. The event will bring together business and community leaders to explore how Nova… 2025-11-03
WCB CEO Karen Adams headlines upcoming Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce breakfast (Oct. 15/25) Accountability is key to building a stronger workforce – and that’s the message WCB Nova Scotia CEO Karen Adams will share on November 19 when she headlines the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce Business over Breakfast in Sydney. The event… 2025-10-15
Introducing WCB’s New Website (Oct. 7/25) WCB Nova Scotia has launched its new corporate website, marking an important step forward in how we deliver information and services to workers, employers, and partners. The new site is designed with Nova Scotians in mind: clean, simple,… 2025-10-07
WCB E-News: October 2025 Update (Oct. 2/25) The October edition of our e-newsletter is now available, featuring plans to reduce employer rates in 2027, recent legislative changes to improve worker benefits, and a sneak peek at our new website. Additional highlights include: A practical… 2025-10-02
Shelly Dauphinee to speak at FCI-CWI Women in Leadership Conference (Sept. 29/25) Our Chief Engagement Officer Shelly Dauphinee will take the stage at the FCI-CWI Women in Leadership Conference in Halifax on October 8. Her session will spotlight the power of innovation – why it matters, how it drives growth, and how creative… 2025-09-29
WCB to Speak at Fish Safe AGM and Sponsor Splashes of Safety Event (Sept. 29/25) WCB Nova Scotia is proud to sponsor the 6th Annual Splashes of Safety Event from Fish Safe NS . The evening will celebrate Nova Scotia’s Seafood Industry and highlight the achievements being made towards safety excellence. In attendance will be… 2025-09-29
Disruption to Postal Service (Sept. 26/25) We’re committed to taking every reasonable step to minimize disruption caused by the postal service interruption. Our top priority is to ensure workers continue to receive their benefits. Signing up for WCB Online and direct deposit… 2025-09-26
Image 2025-09-25 Historic Improvements to Workers’ Compensation in Nova Scotia (Sept. 25/25) WCB Nova Scotia announced today that pending continued financial sustainability, WCB will be in a position to reduce employer rates in 2027 – the first rate cut in 30 years. Saving businesses across Nova Scotia tens of millions… 2025-09-25
Join us October 9 for the 2025 WSIS Annual Meeting (Sept.18/25) The 2025 Workplace Safety and Insurance System (WSIS) Annual Meeting takes place on Thursday, October 9, at the Sandman Hotel in Dartmouth, with a virtual option available. Register for the 2025 WSIS Annual Meeting. Co-hosted by the Deputy Minister… 2025-09-18
Claim Confirmation by Text (Sept. 10/25) When your claim is opened, and we have your cell phone number, you will now receive a one-time text message confirming that we’ve opened your claim. This means you’ll have early access to your claim number and be able to register online to access… 2025-09-10
A New Website Experience – Now in Development (Sept. 10/25) WCB has released an early version of its new website, now available to the public. This is the first step in a phased approach to improving how workers, employers, and partners access information and services online. The new site includes key… 2025-09-10
2026 Employer Assessment Rates Are Now Available in MyAccount (Aug. 29/25) Employers can now access their 2026 assessment rate and full experience rating statement by navigating to the Forms & Letters tab on MyAccount . Rates for WCB coverage in Nova Scotia are holding steady for 2026, at $2.65 per $100 of assessable… 2025-08-29
Join us for the 2025 WSIS Annual Meeting (Aug. 25/25) The 2025 Workplace Safety and Insurance System (WSIS) Annual Meeting takes place on Thursday, October 9 at the Sandman Hotel in Dartmouth, with a virtual option available. Register for the 2025 WSIS Annual Meeting. Co-hosted by the Chair of the… 2025-08-25
WCB Sponsors Event for First Responders and Frontline Professionals (Aug. 15/25) We are proud to sponsor the 11th annual Helping the Helpers Awareness and Education Day, taking place Saturday, October 25, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish. The event brings together first responders, allied frontline… 2025-08-15
WCB Announces New Work-Connected Recovery Program (Aug. 13/25) Halifax, N.S., August 13, 2025 – WCB Nova Scotia is launching a new program that helps people recover from workplace injury sooner. The program will improve access to care, reduce wait times, and ensure more consistent care – all while workers stay… 2025-08-13
Image 2025-08-08 WCB E-News: Summer Edition (Aug 8/25) The summer edition of our e-newsletter is here, with stories and updates to help build safer, stronger workplaces. Learn how we are helping more workers get back on the job after an injury, explore how assessment rates are set, and… 2025-08-08
WCB Nova Scotia reaches 106.7% funding – setting the stage for system improvements (July 31/25) (Halifax, N.S.) – One year after the release of the Workers' Compensation Review Committee Report , WCB Nova Scotia says improved financial footing will ensure the system has the stability and capacity to better support Nova Scotians injured at work… 2025-07-31
Physician compensation continues at WCB (July 16/25) Effective August 26, we are restoring physician compensation to the MSI fee schedule. This means physicians will continue to be paid for all the care, forms, and services they provide to injured workers based on the MSI fee schedule set… 2025-07-16
Legislation to Help Improve Return to Work Outcomes Effective Today (Jul 15/25) As of today, July 15, Nova Scotia’s new Duty to Cooperate legislation is in effect. This change means that workers injured on the job – and their employers – must now actively work together with WCB to support a safe and timely return to work. This… 2025-07-15
Return-to-work opportunities increase in summer months (Jul 9/25) WCB reports progress as of Q2, encourages employers to keep workers safe and connected to work during summer Halifax, N.S. - As June ends and Nova Scotia steps into full summer mode, WCB Nova Scotia says more Nova Scotians are returning… 2025-07-09
