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Celebrating Jack Kyte – Congratulations on your Retirement

After an incredible 51-year career, with 13 of those years dedicated to the Pictou County Chamber of Commerce, our wonderful Executive Director, Jack Kyte, is retiring. Thank you, Jack, for your countless contributions and the remarkable legacy you leave behind. Your hard work and dedication have...

WCB Nova Scotia – We all want the same thing

In a powerful address to 150 business leaders at a Halifax Chamber of Commerce luncheon in late June, WCB Nova Scotia CEO Karen Adams delivered a clear, optimistic message of change. Adams was introduced by Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration Deputy Minister Ava Czapalay as a “true...

WCB Nova Scotia – Psychological Health and Safety

A Note from The Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration (LSI) The Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration (LSI) continue to work with our partners at the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) to develop guidance and better supports for workplaces around Psychological Health and Safety in...

We are Hiring – Executive Director

We are hiring an Executive Director. The application deadline is June 16, 2024. Executive Director Pictou County Chamber of Commerce New Glasgow, Nova Scotia Full-time, 1-year term, with the potential for a permanent position. About the Pictou County Chamber The Pictou County Chamber of Commerce...

Health and Safety Week May 6-11, 2024

A message from Dept. of Labour, Skills and Immigration. As part of Safety and Health Week, Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCBNS) are reminding Nova Scotia Workplaces about the available resources on psychological health and safety. They are also presenting a Webinar about...

Chamber Calls on Government to End the Federal Carbon Tax

The Pictou County Chamber of Commerce today urged the Government of Canada to end the federal carbon tax ahead of the planned tax increase scheduled for April1, 2024. The Chamber said their decision is based on the impact of inflation, interest rates, and ongoing efforts to recover from losses...

WCB Nova Scotia – Changes and Concerns

Workers’ compensation serves as insurance for employees who are off work as the result of an injury suffered in the workplace. Managed by the Workers Compensation Board in Nova Scotia, it has served thousands of Nova Scotians and businesses over the years. WCB financial awards are paid by...

New Leadership at Chamber Board

More than 75 Chamber members attended the business meeting portion of the event which saw Bonnie O’Toole elected as Chamber President, Lydia Sayeau, Vice- President and Jacob Roper, Treasurer. Also elected as Directors were Jacob Goodwin, Tabitha Co, Jenny Velchev, Dylan Thompson-MacKay and Matt...