Atlantic Canada

Canada Drug Rehab, a Leading Resource of Alcohol Treatment Programs in British Columbia, Alberta, and other Provinces in Canada, Announces Post on Nova Scotia

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星期四, 八月 16, 2018
Geography of Canada, Eastern Canada, Acadia, Atlantic Canada, British North America, NOVA SCOTIA, Rehabilitation

HALIFAX, N.S., Aug. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Canada Drug Rehab (CDR), a top resource of Canadian drug rehab and alcohol treatment programs, is proud to announce a new resource post on Nova Scotia government-funded drug rehab and alcohol treatment programs.

Key Points: 
  • HALIFAX, N.S., Aug. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Canada Drug Rehab (CDR), a top resource of Canadian drug rehab and alcohol treatment programs, is proud to announce a new resource post on Nova Scotia government-funded drug rehab and alcohol treatment programs.
  • "We're proud of this month's focus on Nova Scotia drug rehab and alcohol treatment resources in addition to our pages on Alberta and British Columbia."
  • To view the new content on Nova Scotia drug rehab and alcohol treatment programs, visit https://www.canadadrugrehab.ca/blog/general-category/nova-scotia-governm... .
  • The post points out that, "Nova Scotia only has approximately 2 government funded inpatient treatment programs.

Strike averted after tentative agreement reached with East Coast Credit Union

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星期四, 八月 2, 2018
Acadia, Atlantic Canada, British North America, NOVA SCOTIA, Geography of Canada

ANTIGONISH, NS, Aug. 2, 2018 /CNW/ - The bargaining committee for Unifor Local 2107 has reached a tentative agreement with East Coast Credit Union, averting a strike at three branches in Nova Scotia.

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  • ANTIGONISH, NS, Aug. 2, 2018 /CNW/ - The bargaining committee for Unifor Local 2107 has reached a tentative agreement with East Coast Credit Union, averting a strike at three branches in Nova Scotia.
  • While the union and the employer were in a legal strike/lock-out position as of today, members will now vote on this tentative agreement, which is being recommended unanimously by the bargaining team lead by Unifor's chief negotiator, Linda McNeil.
  • No details will be released until the tentative agreement is presented in detail to the members.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Government of Canada announces agreement to give Nova Scotians the tools they need to find and keep good jobs

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星期五, 七月 13, 2018
Eastern Canada, Geography of Canada, Atlantic Canada, Acadia, British North America, NOVA SCOTIA, Provinces and territories of Canada, Higher education in Nova Scotia, Black Nova Scotians

The agreements announced today are the new Workforce Development Agreement (WDA) and the Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA).

Key Points: 
  • The agreements announced today are the new Workforce Development Agreement (WDA) and the Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA).
  • This support measure forms the basis of the new Nova Scotia Works approach to integrated service delivery for all Nova Scotians.
  • Nova Scotia Works centers are the entry point for all Nova Scotians seeking service from Employment Nova Scotia, including those who are not EI eligible.
  • Canada and Nova Scotia will report to Canadians on the impacts of these programs to support continuous improvement.

Jazz welcomes EVAS Air to pilot pathway program

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星期四, 七月 12, 2018
Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Aviation, Atlantic Canada, Eastern Canada, Exploits Valley Air Services, EVAS, Air Canada, Extravehicular activity, Jazz, Gander, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

HALIFAX, July 12, 2018 /CNW/ -Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz") is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Gander-based Exploits Valley Air Services ("EVAS") for the carrier to become the nineteenth organization in the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program ("Jazz APP").

Key Points: 
  • HALIFAX, July 12, 2018 /CNW/ -Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz") is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Gander-based Exploits Valley Air Services ("EVAS") for the carrier to become the nineteenth organization in the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program ("Jazz APP").
  • "We are pleased to expand the Jazz APP into Newfoundland and Labrador with the addition of EVAS to our program," said Cal Purves, Director, Flight Operations, Jazz.
  • The career pathway could then continue for those EVAS pilots interested in future opportunities to fly for Air Canada through Jazz's Pilot Mobility Program with the mainline carrier.
  • "EVAS is pleased to join the Jazz Aviation Pathway Program," said Patrick White, President and CEO, EVAS.

FSD Pharma Inc. announces acquisition to expand in Newfoundland for production and sales

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星期四, 七月 12, 2018
Atlantic Canada, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, Pharma

The agreement involves a strategic investment of $40 million to drive production and sales of legal cannabis in the province of Newfoundland.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement involves a strategic investment of $40 million to drive production and sales of legal cannabis in the province of Newfoundland.
  • The site will initially be leased but FSD has the option to purchase the site at any time for $1,500,000.
  • "Newfoundland is a fantastic province with outstanding, highly skilled people," said Thomas Fairfull, President and CEO, FSD Pharma Inc. "This is another expansion milestone for FSD Pharma as we continue to grow our production and distribution footprint nationally."
  • Seeing a real value in partnering with FSD Pharma, we are approaching the association from a long term benefit perspective."

Weaker economic growth forecast for all provinces in 2018

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星期二, 五月 29, 2018
Provinces of Canada, Geography of Canada, Atlantic Canada, British North America, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, ONTARIO

"Weaker economic growth is forecast across the country, with only British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Ontario and Quebec expected to see growth above 2 per cent this year," said Marie-Christine Bernard, Director, Provincial Forecast, The Conference Board of Canada.

Key Points: 
  • "Weaker economic growth is forecast across the country, with only British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Ontario and Quebec expected to see growth above 2 per cent this year," said Marie-Christine Bernard, Director, Provincial Forecast, The Conference Board of Canada.
  • Following growth of 4.9 per cent in 2017, Alberta's economy is forecast to expand by 1.9 per cent this year.
  • Quebec and Ontario's economies will advance at a more moderate pace this year as both provinces are facing weaker growth for household consumption.
  • Aside from P.E.I., the Atlantic provinces will see modest economic growth in 2018.

Government of Canada announces new measures to strengthen and modernize family justice

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星期二, 五月 22, 2018
World, Atlantic Canada, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, Canada, Newfoundland, Human geography, Outline of Newfoundland and Labrador

Canada's family justice system must work for families and be both accessible and efficient.

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  • Canada's family justice system must work for families and be both accessible and efficient.
  • The bill's four key objectives are to promote the best interests of the child, address family violence, help reduce child poverty, and make Canada's family justice system more accessible and efficient.
  • As announced in Budget 2018, the Government also proposes to improve access to the family justice system by expanding unified family courts in Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Unified family courts simplify procedures by allowing federal and provincial family law issues to be addressed by a single court.

Unifor renews call on N.L. government to finally fix labour laws

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星期四, 五月 17, 2018
Atlantic Canada, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

ST. JOHN'S, May 17, 2018 /CNW/ -Unifor reissues its call on the Newfoundland and Labrador government to fix labour laws, following a motion passed in the House of Assembly to address prolonged labour disputes in the private sector.

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  • ST. JOHN'S, May 17, 2018 /CNW/ -Unifor reissues its call on the Newfoundland and Labrador government to fix labour laws, following a motion passed in the House of Assembly to address prolonged labour disputes in the private sector.
  • "Following the motion from the MHA from Labrador West, Unifor expects immediate action by the government.
  • D-J Composites has twice been found guilty of breaking the province's labour laws, including bargaining in bad faith.
  • "How much more evidence does the Ball government need to show that the labour laws in the province are broken than a 500-plus-day lock-out?