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WCB Nova Scotia has a revolving program policy agenda that determines the policy topics for coming years, and is set through consultation by stakeholders. The next topic is the development of a new policy regarding workers with pre-existing…

Reprinted from the Cutting Edge Safety website   Four great reasons why you should attend this year’s 35th Annual Workplace Health and Safety Conference. 1. Education : The key part of our Workplace Health and Safety Conference is the…

WCB Nova Scotia has begun the most significant part of our business transformation – the move to an updated, cloud-based system that will power the main technology that run the core of our business, replacing 25-year-old legacy systems.   …

WCB Nova Scotia has introduced changes to how they work with hearing health professionals in Nova Scotia, including a new process for workers to receive hearing aid batteries. The changes include a new process and fee schedule for hearing health…

Halifax, NS July 6, 2017: Doing business with WCB Nova Scotia just became easier.  After a century of paper-based operations, the WCB is now providing online services to workers and employers. Physiotherapists and chiropractors can also…

Beginning in February, three service providers – CORE, Lifemark, and CBI – will treat workers with concussion injuries. These clinics currently treat the majority of the WCB’s concussion claims. They provide province-wide coverage, and each has a…

Annual Report released today also outlines need to address the province’s average claim duration rate HALIFAX, NS – Workplace injury in Nova Scotia reached a historic low last year. In its 2016 Annual Report released today, WCB Nova Scotia…

Beginning March 13, WCB Nova Scotia will start using the email address format firstname.lastname@wcb.ns.ca Currently, WCB email addresses include “.gov,” - @wcb.gov.ns.ca Those who communicate with us by email will not experience any disruptions -…

Each year in Nova Scotia, more than 770,000 work days are lost due to workplace injury.  Although the number of time-loss injuries has declined in recent years, the average length of those claims has increased.  Losing time from work due…

Media Release from the Department of Labour and Advanced Education:  Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act that will help keep Nova Scotians safe at work will take effect on June 12.  "These changes help ensure worker safety…

Registration is open for the 35th annual Workplace Health & Safety Conference. The event takes place in Halifax at the World Trade and Convention Centre on April 10 and 11. Now in its 35th year, the conference, organized by Safety Services…

We wish to advise employers of an error in WCB-related information in the December statements of account received from CRA. The statements, dated December 25, 2016, included an error in the maximum assessable payroll as part of the Remittance…

WCB Nova Scotia's Report to the Community for the first quarter is online. You can read the report here . 

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 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 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 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…

Eye injury and vision loss significantly impacts Canadian families, businesses and communities. Each year in Nova Scotia an average of 1,400 work-related eye injuries are reported.  The Department of Labour and Advanced Education, the CNIB,…

Safe workplaces don’t just happen - achieving excellence in occupational health and safety is a journey, guided by a fundamental belief that one Nova Scotian injured on the job is one too many. With eight unique categories, the Mainstay Awards …

Report to the Community for second quarter released HALIFAX, NS – As it marks a century of service, WCB Nova Scotia is transforming the way it does business to bring better customer service, faster access to information, and overall efficiency,…

For immediate release May 3, 2016   HALIFAX, NS – Nova Scotia’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (TIR) and Lindsay Construction’s Paul Midgley have received the province’s highest workplace safety honours, the Mainstay…

WCB Nova Scotia has a revolving program policy agenda that determines the policy topics for coming years, and is set through consultation by stakeholders.  The next topic is the development of a new policy regarding workers with pre-existing…

WCB Nova Scotia is pleased to welcome Rick Clarke to its Board of Directors. Mr. Clarke is an experienced and trusted leader in Nova Scotia’s labour community, and a true champion for workplace safety.  WCB Nova Scotia looks forward to his…

Due to the ongoing blizzard conditions the Sydney office will be closed for the day.  -30-  

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety is hosting a national two-day health and safety event in Vancouver on February 29 and March 1. Bringing together subject experts, workers, employers, and governments, attendees will share best…