New law aims to reduce impact to workers, employers after workplace injury
HALIFAX: Starting July 15, new legislation is in effect that requires workers injured on the job and their employers to work together for a timely and safe return to work.…
Premier Houston issues statement on threat of 35 Per Cent U.S. Tariffs
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston. “Canadians are again attempting to wade through another round of U.S. threats, misinformation and foolish economics. We have…
Return to work opportunities increase in summer months, WCB reports
HALIFAX: As June ends and Nova Scotia steps into full summer mode, WCB Nova Scotia says more Nova Scotians are returning to work after injury – and the summer months…
Researchers at St. F.X. partner with brewery to put health warning labels on alcohol products
ANTIGONISH: Dr. Kara Thompson, Research Chair in Substance Use Policy and Prevention at St. Francis Xavier University, and Director of the Victor and Mona Dahdaleh Institute for Innovation in Health,…
N.S. scores top grade in 2025 internal trade report card: CFIB
HALIFAX: Significant progress has been made by Nova Scotia in removing trade barriers with provinces and territories over the past year, finds the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s latest…
AIFF’s co-production market announces new additions for 2025 festival
HALIFAX: Celebrating its 28th year, Atlantic International Film Festival’s co-production market, (AIFF) Partners announces new features at its beloved intimate and curated market. For the 2025 edition of AIFF Partners…
Canada Strong Pass giving Canadians access to national parks, campsites, and museums
OTTAWA, ONT.: This summer, Canadians can enjoy the very best Canada has to offer with the Canada Strong Pass. From museums and railroads to national parks and camping spots, the…
CIHI Report: encouraging progress in surgical wait times in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX: A new Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) report on wait time performance shows Nova Scotia is making meaningful progress reducing surgical wait times for key procedures. This allowed…
Houston returns to Boston to promote Life Sciences sector
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston will be in Boston this weekend to attend the BIO Boston International Convention, the largest biotechnology conference in the world, and meet with northeastern U.S. governors…
EAC: Report calls for urgent action to help Nova Scotia’s struggling food and agriculture systems
NOVA SCOTIA: A new report from the Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is calling for urgent and coordinated efforts to address the serious challenges faced by Nova Scotia’s food and agricultural…