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Digital Program Launching to Support Small Businesses
A new program to help small businesses across Nova Scotia attract more customers and grow sales in the digital economy will launch this month with an investment of $2.5 million. Through the Digital A…
Motryx: Setting The Bar for Transporting Blood Samples
Did you know that every time your doctor takes a blood sample, your lab results and diagnosis can be affected by the journey your sample takes to the laboratory? This affects nearly 3 million patient…
Good Work by Good People - Red Ear Media
Small but mighty, the team at Red Ear Media is agile, adaptable, and flexible. Red Ear Media is a Halifax web design and digital marketing company. Their diverse team has significant digital marketin…
Nova Scotia Labour Market Information: May 2021
An Update from Service Canada Employment in Nova Scotia went down by 22,200—or 4.8%—in May as the province endured a four-week lockdown aimed at containing a third wave of COVID-19 cases. The number…
Meet our Skills for Hire Student of the Month - Sharon!
Trying to find her place in the “new normal” world, Sharon Hickey recently retired from a 30-year career in Newfoundland’s offshore oil industry. With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting everything aroun…
Geomatics Association of Nova Scotia (GANS)
Did you know that you are most likely involved in, or use some aspect of geomatics every day? Geographic sciences, geomatics, and geospatial; are all terms that refer to several technologies, science…
Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Judith!
The Digital Nova Scotia team is growing, we’ve added a new member to our team! Judith was born in Mexico and raised in a family that valued diversity, culture and world travel. She has been proud to…
Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Aminah!
The Digital Nova Scotia team is growing, we’ve added a new member to our team! With a Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Ryerson University, Aminah Hausermann has extensi…
Jonas Software Solutions: Through The Eyes of Our Intern
Sidney Corrigan is a well-rounded student with an adventurous spirit! Originally from PEI, Sidney completed her BBA specializing in Marketing at UPEI, played on the university rugby team, and studied…
Happy Pride Month from Digital Nova Scotia!
June marks Pride Month, a 30-day long celebration to commemorate the lives, experiences, challenges, and strides of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. In honour of the month, our very own Marketing and Communicat…
Atlantic Labour Market Brief: May 2021
Canada Employment fell sharply in May, down from the previous month by 68,000 jobs. The job reductions occurred in both full-time and part-time positions. The unemployment rate increased slightly in…
Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Aishwarya!
The Digital Nova Scotia team is growing, we’ve added a new member to our team! Born and raised in a small South Asian country Nepal, Aishwarya Shrestha was intrigued by Halifax being such a vibrant t…
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