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Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Nick!
We are thrilled to welcome our new Project Coordinator, Nick Usher-Jones to the team! Nick is a co-op student from Dalhousie University joining us for the fall term. Tell us about yourself. I am in m…

August SEO Brunch Audit with Venor
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is arguably one of the most important factors to successfully build a website and brand. At our most recent SEO Brunch on August 31, 2020, our partner MacMillan Searc…

Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Isaac!
We are thrilled to welcome our new Communications Coordinator, Isaac Cook to the team! Isaac is a co-op student from Saint Mary's University joining us for the fall term. Tell us about yourself. I am…

10-Minute SEO Audit of Hanatech with MacMillan Search
At the most recent SEO Brunch on July 27, 2020, MacMillan Search performed a 10-minute SEO audit on Digital Nova Scotia member Hanatech . Here are the results of the audit! [fusion_separator style_ty…

Meet Susan Helliwell, CEO of Praxes Medical Group
This article was originally published as part of our Opening Doors series for students and educators. PRAXES Medical Group is one of our Members of the Month for July 2020! Originally from Ontario, S…

Maplewave Assists Telco Retailers Through COVID-19
Maplewave helps their clients execute their channel strategy and deliver an enhanced customer experience through their telco-focused platform and global expertise. Their proprietary Amplifier consult…

Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Alleah!
Alleah is currently a second year student in the Graphic Design program at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC). Having completed the Public Relations program at Mount Saint Vincent University in 201…

Computers for Schools Plus Program Brings Tech to Canadians
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic technology has become more vital than ever, essential to work, communicate, learn, shop, or access important services. Demand has soared for the refurbished devi…

Digital Discovery Camp Returns to Spryfield Through Online Delivery
Digital Nova Scotia and the Discovery Centre are thrilled to announce that we will be offering a Digital Discovery Camp Online for children living in Spryfield! Two years ago, MLA Brendan Maguire con…

Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Ricardo!
We're excited to welcome Ricardo Cancino to the team here at Digital Nova Scotia for the rest of the summer! Ricardo is a co-op student from Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) who's joined the team…

Help Us Plan For Future Training Programs and Topics
We want to hear from you! We're looking for your feedback about which topics you'd like to see offered through our training and programs. Digital Nova Scotia supports the tech sector in addressing cu…

Introducing the Tourism Digital Assistance Program
Connecting Tourism with Tech! Digital Nova Scotia and Tourism Nova Scotia are partnering on the Tourism Digital Assistance Program , a creative new initiative that provides funding for qualified digi…

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