Descrease article font size Increase article font size The union representing striking long-term care employees in Nova Scotia says workers at St. Vincent’s Nursing Home in Halifax, which is part of the lead bargaining unit, have ratified their new tentative agreement. All other striking CUPE locals will hold their own ratification votes in the coming…
Since learning to walk, Ibrahim Elsherif has had a soccer ball at his feet. Now, the Halifax-area 13-year-old is on the verge of living his soccer dream. “Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, as they call it. And I think I’m super lucky to be part of something that big and be able to feel the atmosphere,” he said….
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia is cutting its rates for the first time in more than 40 years. WCB Nova Scotia says the injury rate in the province is at a record low and is continuing to decline, enabling the organization to cut rates by 15 per cent. “The workplace injuries in Nova…
The Nova Scotia government says that the board responsible for libraries in the Annapolis Valley needs to better explain to the public why it has decided to close several branches. Meanwhile, the CEO of the organization says the “deeply upsetting” decision to close five of 11 library locations was needed to stay afloat despite years…