http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/ Press releases from the Government of Nova Scotia. Distributed by Communications Nova Scotia. Government of Nova Scotia Communications Nova Scotia Crown copyright © 2009, Province of Nova Scotia, all rights reserved. hourly 2 1998-01-01T08:00-04:00 http://www.gov.ns.ca/cmns/images/rss_logo.png http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/ The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is advising business owners not to fall for telephone sales pitches for high-priced first aid kits. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091120010 2009-11-20T15:40:00-04:00 Labour and Workforce Development The winner of this year's Apprentice Award of Excellence is a strong representative for women in the skilled trades in Nova Scotia. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091116002 2009-11-14T18:00:00-04:00 Labour and Workforce Development Private defined-benefit pension plans ravaged by the recent economic downturn will have longer to recover lost value under changes to the Pension Benefits Act regulations. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091104008 2009-11-04T15:50:00-04:00 Labour and Workforce Development The province is encouraging Nova Scotians to explore career and education opportunities by taking advantage of career planning and labour market information, as part of Canada Career Week, which runs until Friday, Nov. 6. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091103005 2009-11-03T13:42:00-04:00 Labour and Workforce Development The province is encouraging Nova Scotians to explore career and education opportunities by taking advantage of career planning and labour market information, as part of Canada Career Week, which runs until Friday, Nov. 6. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091103001 2009-11-03T09:55:00-04:00 Labour and Workforce Development Employers would be better able to retain key staff who are eligible to retire yet want to keep working, and provide new opportunities for workers approaching retirement under legislation introduced today, Oct. 22. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091022004 2009-10-22T14:30:00-03:00 Labour and Workforce Development Proposed amendments to the Labour Standards Code introduced today, Oct. 15, would protect employees from losing their jobs during a public emergency. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091015006 2009-10-15T15:32:00-03:00 Labour and Workforce Development Nova Scotia is co-hosting a national workshop to bring together federal, provincial, and territorial representatives to discuss best practices in today's labour market. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091014007 2009-10-14T16:29:00-03:00 Labour and Workforce Development During Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-11, Nova Scotians are encouraged to make sure their carbon monoxide detectors and fire safety equipment are working and properly installed. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091002010 2009-10-02T15:20:00-03:00 Labour and Workforce Development Amendments to the Atlantic Lottery Regulations passed last spring come into effect today, Oct. 1. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091001007 2009-10-01T14:40:00-03:00 Labour and Workforce Development