By Adam McNamara | The Advocate CAPE BRETON, Nova Scotia — The launch of a new program called Access+ is introducing an expanded …
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Nova Scotia launches skills program for veterans entering construction trades
Nova Scotia is launching a program to help Canadian Armed Forces veterans, reservists and their family members transition into construction careers. The …
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Employment LawFeaturedLabour Relations
Withdrawn job offer dispute for municipal planner belongs in arbitration, not court
A Nova Scotia court has dismissed a wrongful dismissal application brought by a probationary municipal planner, ruling the dispute falls within the …
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Awards and CompetitionsFeaturedTop Employers
High Liner Foods recognized as top employer for young people
High Liner Foods has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People by MediaCorp Canada, organizers of the annual Canada’s …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Canadian union files complaint about closure of Ubisoft Halifax production studio
A union has filed a complaint with the Nova Scotia Labour Board, saying video game maker Ubisoft should be penalized for its …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsLayoffs
‘There were tears’: Ubisoft Halifax employee speaks out after post-unionization studio closure
By Brendyn Creamer | The Coast A unionization effort started as a way to avoid mass layoffs has ended with just that. Seventy-one …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Healthcare salaries and benefits up $1.93 billion over five years in Nova Scotia: Auditor General
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberHealthcare salaries and employee benefits in Nova Scotia grew by $1.93 billion over five years, representing one of the largest expense increases …
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Kraken Robotics Inc. has hired Terra Penrose as chief people officer, based at the company’s Nova Scotia location. Penrose brings more than …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Nova Scotia releases first action plan for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
Nova Scotia has released its first 2SLGBTQIA+ Action Plan, a strategy aimed at advancing equity and improving access to services for gender …
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CompensationFeatured
Government workers in Atlantic Canada earn 6.3% more than private sector counterparts: Report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberGovernment employees in Atlantic Canada earned 6.3 per cent higher wages on average than comparable private-sector workers in 2024, according to a …

