Day: 1 March 2018

Legislation Will Strengthen Apprenticeship System, Make Workplaces Safer

Legislation Will Strengthen Apprenticeship System, Make Workplaces Safer

Amendments to the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act will give the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency additional tools and authority to enforce certification requirements in the compulsory certified trades. The recommendations came from a working group comprised of industry representatives.

Domestic Violence Court Program Expands to Halifax

Domestic Violence Court Program Expands to Halifax

A new specialty court program in Halifax will support healthier relationships and help protect survivors of domestic violence and their families from future abuse. The province’s second domestic violence court program officially opened Feb. 28, at the Provincial Court on Spring Garden Road.