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Inside TORQ’s ongoing push to improve, focus and scale
By continuously refining its strategy, staying focused on its strengths, and investing in thoughtful growth, TORQ is building a future that’s both ambitious and intentional. If you have any questions…
New partnership with Sterling Brokers delivers flexible, scalable employee benefits and group retirement plans for Nova Scotia’s tech sector
Halifax, NS — January 26, 2026 — Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) is pleased to announce a new member-exclusive benefit in partnership with Sterling Brokers LTD. , giving DNS member organizations access to…
Atlantic Labour Market Brief: December 2025
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Different Starting Points, Real Impact: What We’re Seeing from the Google Prompting Scholarship Program
At Digital Nova Scotia, we dedicate a significant amount of time to advancing AI initiatives, supporting companies in developing new products, exploring emerging technologies, and driving innovation…
Halifax-based Vedesi builds ‘Dwelleroo’ to address evolving property management needs
As property managers across Atlantic Canada adapt to a tightening housing market, many are re-examining how they market units, screen tenants and manage large multi-unit buildings. Vedesi intends to…
Ocean Edge Media: Crafting Digital Experiences with Heart and Precision
Ocean Edge Media: Crafting Digital Experiences with Heart and Precision When Ocean Pratt was growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, she saw firsthand what it takes to build something from the groun…
SolutionInc: Elevating connectivity and digital confidence in Atlantic Canada
Elevating Connectivity, and Digital Confidence in Atlantic Canada For years, public Wi-Fi was treated as a nice-to-have amenity. Today, it’s fast becoming core infrastructure, and one company with de…
New Buy Canadian Procurement Policy Supports Domestic Suppliers
The Government of Canada is taking a major step to strengthen the domestic economy by prioritizing Canadian materials, suppliers, and content in federal procurement. This week, the Honourable Joël Li…
A Year of Impact: How Digital Nova Scotia Helped Power Provincial Growth in 2025
In an industry that moves as fast as ours, it’s important to pause and recognize what we’ve accomplished before we rush into what’s next. At Digital Nova Scotia, we believe strong digital skills, thr…
Inside Gia AI’s approach to the future of service based work
Inside Gia AI’s approach to the future of service based work When small agencies think about growth, they often picture more staff, longer days or a pipeline that rises and falls without warning. Gia…
Thank you to our Skills for Hire Atlantic volunteers
As another Skills for Hire Atlantic cohort comes to a close, we want to shine the spotlight on the people who helped bring it all to life: our industry volunteers.
Digital Nova Scotia and Life Sciences Nova Scotia sign MOU to accelerate digital health and life sciences innovation
Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) and Life Sciences Nova Scotia (LSNS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen collaboration and advance Nova Scotia’s growing digital health and life scienc…
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