Breadcrumb Home / News / News Breadcrumb Home / News / News News Check out the latest news from WCB Nova Scotia Viewing all news stories WCB Nova Scotia welcomes new VP Psychological Injury and Continuous Improvement (Mar 24/25) WCB Nova Scotia is pleased to announce Mark Roach as the new Vice President of Psychological Injury and Continuous Improvement. Most recently, Mark was at Sun Life in Calgary, where he spent over 12 years expanding the company’s disability… 2025-03-24 WCB Nova Scotia Issues New RFP for Health Services (March 17/25) Last revised: March 17th, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. AST. HALIFAX NS - WCB Nova Scotia’s Protect More Strategic Plan 2024-2030 will return the equivalent of 1,000 positions to the province’s workforce by 2030 – translating to more Nova Scotians… 2025-03-17 Updated Workplace Fatalities Strong Safety Measures Are Crucial to Protecting Lives (Feb 28/25) CORRECTION: Updated Feb. 28th to correct sub-classification counts of Acute (updated count: 7) and Health-Related fatalities (updated count: 7). Twenty Nova Scotians died at work or because of their work in 2024 – an increase from 18 fatalities the… 2025-02-28 WCBs Chief Engagement Officer to Speak at Workplace Safety Conference (Feb 27/25) The Nova Scotia Workplace Health & Safety Conference – the biggest of its kind in Eastern Canada – will be taking place March 26-28 in Halifax. WCB Nova Scotia’s Chief Engagement Officer Shelly Dauphinee will be part of this year’s agenda,… 2025-02-27 WCB welcomes new VP of Service Excellence (Feb 19/25) As part of our continued commitment to exceptional service, the WCB Nova Scotia is excited to announce Lisa Scallion as the Vice-President of Service Excellence. Lisa has been dedicated to the disability insurance industry and providing exceptional… 2025-02-19 Workers Compensation A spotlight on a clear path for change (Feb 19/25) Karen Adams' opinion piece on WCB's strengthened path of accountability appeared in Saltwire's print and online publications this week. Workers’ compensation: A spotlight on a clear path for change Workers’ compensation. … 2025-02-19 Information on 2024 T5007 tax slips for workers and full salary reports for employers (Feb 5/25) T5007 Tax Slips Workers who received payments from WCB Nova Scotia in 2024 can expect to receive their T5007 tax slip by the end of February. T5007 tax slips will be mailed to workers starting the week of February 12th . T5007 tax slips allow… 2025-02-05 New tools to support workers and employers after injury happens (Jan 27/25) WCB Nova Scotia's new resources help employers and workers manage workplace injuries effectively, supporting a prompt return to safe, healthy work. The new tools offer clear steps about what to do next: From immediate care to reporting and… 2025-01-27 WCB Nova Scotia Clear path for change through more accountability (Jan 23/25) HALIFAX, NS - Accountability breeds change. That’s the focus of a new business model at WCB Nova Scotia that’s aimed at better protecting the workforce Nova Scotia so badly needs to be healthy, working, and on the job. “The whole adage is that you… 2025-01-23 Karen Adams to headline Halifax Chamber luncheon (Jan 16/25) Progress through accountability: Protecting the Nova Scotia workforce, together Join CEO Karen Adams at a luncheon hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, to find out how WCB Nova Scotia is improving our service – and protecting the workforce… 2025-01-16 WCB improves pension payment schedule (Jan 15/25) Recipients of long-term WCB benefits will soon have a more reliable way of knowing when their funds are issued. Starting February 1st, regular monthly pension benefit payments will be processed on the first Wednesday of every month. The… 2025-01-15 2024 Holiday operations schedule Dec 17 24 WCB Nova Scotia's offices will operate on the following schedule this 2024 holiday season: Tuesday, Dec. 24: Closing at noonWednesday, Dec. 25: ClosedThursday, Dec. 26: ClosedFriday, Dec. 27 - Tuesday, Dec. 31: Regular business… 2024-12-17 Postal service resumes Dec 16 24 Postal service operations at Canada Post will start again on Tuesday, December 17, with service returning to businesses like the WCB on Thursday, December 19, according to an update on negotiations at Canada Post . We look forward to resuming our… 2024-12-16 Godfrey Jerry announced as new Chief Operating Officer Dec 10 24 Godfrey Jerry is the WCB’s new Chief Operating Officer. Jerry joined the WCB in August 2024, after 22 years with Manulife. During his time with Manulife, his progressive leadership roles spanned much of the operation, culminating in his role… 2024-12-10 Special Delivery of December Pension Cheques Amid Postal Strike Dec 4 24 HALIFAX, NS – WCB Nova Scotia’s regular long-term benefits cheques will be delivered this month. WCB has arranged mail delivery of December’s pension cheques, including PIB and EERB payments, through a one-time special exemption with Canada… 2024-12-04 WCB reminds captains crews to prioritize safety in the lead up to lobster fishing season Nov 21 24 HALIFAX, NS – Lobster fishing in Nova Scotia is safer than it has ever been, but it still takes good decisions by leaders for a safe fishing season. That’s the message WCB Nova Scotia is bringing to the industry as dumping day… 2024-11-21 Postal strike Sign up now for Direct Deposit Nov 15 24 Postal workers are on strike across the country today. This will mean a disruption in service for those who still rely on paper-based service from WCB Nova Scotia. We urge workers and employers to take advantage of our online services. What… 2024-11-15 New service for a new type of workplace injury Nov 8 24 WCB Nova Scotia releases first performance report under 2024-2030 Strategic Plan HALIFAX, NS - WCB Nova Scotia’s latest community report portrays an organization doing business differently, in order to better protect the Nova Scotia… 2024-11-08 WCB ramps up focus on return to work efforts in Q2 Oct 23 24 With WCB’s new service for gradual onset psychological injury underway, we are turning all efforts toward improving results for workers and employers when it comes to supporting return to work (RTW) after a workplace injury has occurred. Supporting… 2024-10-23 Accountability in focus Health Services Providers Oct 23 24 In our work to protect the Nova Scotia workforce from the impact of injury, health services providers are a key partner. WCB has contracts in place across the province for all health care services that may be needed following workplace injury,… 2024-10-23 WCB Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Office Relocates The Cape Breton office of WCB Nova Scotia is temporarily closed for in-person appointments due to a relocation. Only PMI assessments will continue in the office during this transition. The branch will remain at 404 Charlotte Street in Sydney,… 2024-10-16 Building a Better System WSIS 2024 Annual Meeting Oct 11 24 The 2024 Workplace Safety and Insurance System (WSIS) annual meeting took place October 10th. The meeting brings together all of the WSIS partners – WCB Nova Scotia, the province’s Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, the… 2024-10-11 Kerry Kelly Appointed as New Client Relations Officer Oct 9 24 We are pleased to announce that Kerry Kelly is the new Client Relations Officer (CRO) for WCB Nova Scotia. With over 25 years of experience across the organization, Kerry has helped many workers on their journey back to work, giving her a… 2024-10-09 WCB introduces tip line for suspected non compliance Oct 9 24 Reported suspected fraud or other non-compliance: wcb.ns.ca/tips 833-986-TIPS (8477) Driven by a new Strategic Plan based in accountability and improving value, WCB Nova Scotia has introduced a new service to make it easier for employers, workers,… 2024-10-09 WCB Nova Scotia closed September 30th to honour National Truth and Reconciliation Day Sept 27 24 In observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation , WCB offices in Halifax and Sydney will be closed on Monday, September 30. The flag at our Halifax office will fly at half-mast on Monday, September 30. As always, WCB online services … 2024-09-27 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 Page 2 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Next › Last page Last » Last updated: 2025-12-03
WCB Nova Scotia welcomes new VP Psychological Injury and Continuous Improvement (Mar 24/25) WCB Nova Scotia is pleased to announce Mark Roach as the new Vice President of Psychological Injury and Continuous Improvement. Most recently, Mark was at Sun Life in Calgary, where he spent over 12 years expanding the company’s disability… 2025-03-24
WCB Nova Scotia Issues New RFP for Health Services (March 17/25) Last revised: March 17th, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. AST. HALIFAX NS - WCB Nova Scotia’s Protect More Strategic Plan 2024-2030 will return the equivalent of 1,000 positions to the province’s workforce by 2030 – translating to more Nova Scotians… 2025-03-17
Updated Workplace Fatalities Strong Safety Measures Are Crucial to Protecting Lives (Feb 28/25) CORRECTION: Updated Feb. 28th to correct sub-classification counts of Acute (updated count: 7) and Health-Related fatalities (updated count: 7). Twenty Nova Scotians died at work or because of their work in 2024 – an increase from 18 fatalities the… 2025-02-28
WCBs Chief Engagement Officer to Speak at Workplace Safety Conference (Feb 27/25) The Nova Scotia Workplace Health & Safety Conference – the biggest of its kind in Eastern Canada – will be taking place March 26-28 in Halifax. WCB Nova Scotia’s Chief Engagement Officer Shelly Dauphinee will be part of this year’s agenda,… 2025-02-27
WCB welcomes new VP of Service Excellence (Feb 19/25) As part of our continued commitment to exceptional service, the WCB Nova Scotia is excited to announce Lisa Scallion as the Vice-President of Service Excellence. Lisa has been dedicated to the disability insurance industry and providing exceptional… 2025-02-19
Workers Compensation A spotlight on a clear path for change (Feb 19/25) Karen Adams' opinion piece on WCB's strengthened path of accountability appeared in Saltwire's print and online publications this week. Workers’ compensation: A spotlight on a clear path for change Workers’ compensation. … 2025-02-19
Information on 2024 T5007 tax slips for workers and full salary reports for employers (Feb 5/25) T5007 Tax Slips Workers who received payments from WCB Nova Scotia in 2024 can expect to receive their T5007 tax slip by the end of February. T5007 tax slips will be mailed to workers starting the week of February 12th . T5007 tax slips allow… 2025-02-05
New tools to support workers and employers after injury happens (Jan 27/25) WCB Nova Scotia's new resources help employers and workers manage workplace injuries effectively, supporting a prompt return to safe, healthy work. The new tools offer clear steps about what to do next: From immediate care to reporting and… 2025-01-27
WCB Nova Scotia Clear path for change through more accountability (Jan 23/25) HALIFAX, NS - Accountability breeds change. That’s the focus of a new business model at WCB Nova Scotia that’s aimed at better protecting the workforce Nova Scotia so badly needs to be healthy, working, and on the job. “The whole adage is that you… 2025-01-23
Karen Adams to headline Halifax Chamber luncheon (Jan 16/25) Progress through accountability: Protecting the Nova Scotia workforce, together Join CEO Karen Adams at a luncheon hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, to find out how WCB Nova Scotia is improving our service – and protecting the workforce… 2025-01-16
WCB improves pension payment schedule (Jan 15/25) Recipients of long-term WCB benefits will soon have a more reliable way of knowing when their funds are issued. Starting February 1st, regular monthly pension benefit payments will be processed on the first Wednesday of every month. The… 2025-01-15
2024 Holiday operations schedule Dec 17 24 WCB Nova Scotia's offices will operate on the following schedule this 2024 holiday season: Tuesday, Dec. 24: Closing at noonWednesday, Dec. 25: ClosedThursday, Dec. 26: ClosedFriday, Dec. 27 - Tuesday, Dec. 31: Regular business… 2024-12-17
Postal service resumes Dec 16 24 Postal service operations at Canada Post will start again on Tuesday, December 17, with service returning to businesses like the WCB on Thursday, December 19, according to an update on negotiations at Canada Post . We look forward to resuming our… 2024-12-16
Godfrey Jerry announced as new Chief Operating Officer Dec 10 24 Godfrey Jerry is the WCB’s new Chief Operating Officer. Jerry joined the WCB in August 2024, after 22 years with Manulife. During his time with Manulife, his progressive leadership roles spanned much of the operation, culminating in his role… 2024-12-10
Special Delivery of December Pension Cheques Amid Postal Strike Dec 4 24 HALIFAX, NS – WCB Nova Scotia’s regular long-term benefits cheques will be delivered this month. WCB has arranged mail delivery of December’s pension cheques, including PIB and EERB payments, through a one-time special exemption with Canada… 2024-12-04
WCB reminds captains crews to prioritize safety in the lead up to lobster fishing season Nov 21 24 HALIFAX, NS – Lobster fishing in Nova Scotia is safer than it has ever been, but it still takes good decisions by leaders for a safe fishing season. That’s the message WCB Nova Scotia is bringing to the industry as dumping day… 2024-11-21
Postal strike Sign up now for Direct Deposit Nov 15 24 Postal workers are on strike across the country today. This will mean a disruption in service for those who still rely on paper-based service from WCB Nova Scotia. We urge workers and employers to take advantage of our online services. What… 2024-11-15
New service for a new type of workplace injury Nov 8 24 WCB Nova Scotia releases first performance report under 2024-2030 Strategic Plan HALIFAX, NS - WCB Nova Scotia’s latest community report portrays an organization doing business differently, in order to better protect the Nova Scotia… 2024-11-08
WCB ramps up focus on return to work efforts in Q2 Oct 23 24 With WCB’s new service for gradual onset psychological injury underway, we are turning all efforts toward improving results for workers and employers when it comes to supporting return to work (RTW) after a workplace injury has occurred. Supporting… 2024-10-23
Accountability in focus Health Services Providers Oct 23 24 In our work to protect the Nova Scotia workforce from the impact of injury, health services providers are a key partner. WCB has contracts in place across the province for all health care services that may be needed following workplace injury,… 2024-10-23
WCB Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Office Relocates The Cape Breton office of WCB Nova Scotia is temporarily closed for in-person appointments due to a relocation. Only PMI assessments will continue in the office during this transition. The branch will remain at 404 Charlotte Street in Sydney,… 2024-10-16
Building a Better System WSIS 2024 Annual Meeting Oct 11 24 The 2024 Workplace Safety and Insurance System (WSIS) annual meeting took place October 10th. The meeting brings together all of the WSIS partners – WCB Nova Scotia, the province’s Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, the… 2024-10-11
Kerry Kelly Appointed as New Client Relations Officer Oct 9 24 We are pleased to announce that Kerry Kelly is the new Client Relations Officer (CRO) for WCB Nova Scotia. With over 25 years of experience across the organization, Kerry has helped many workers on their journey back to work, giving her a… 2024-10-09
WCB introduces tip line for suspected non compliance Oct 9 24 Reported suspected fraud or other non-compliance: wcb.ns.ca/tips 833-986-TIPS (8477) Driven by a new Strategic Plan based in accountability and improving value, WCB Nova Scotia has introduced a new service to make it easier for employers, workers,… 2024-10-09
WCB Nova Scotia closed September 30th to honour National Truth and Reconciliation Day Sept 27 24 In observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation , WCB offices in Halifax and Sydney will be closed on Monday, September 30. The flag at our Halifax office will fly at half-mast on Monday, September 30. As always, WCB online services … 2024-09-27