New program for NS publishers

Arts Nova Scotia and the province are helping publishers through a new $150,000 fund called The Project Grants for Publishing Program.  It’ll support producing new literary work, help authors tour or make public appearances, and kick-start new work.  The program will be managed and delivered by Arts Nova Scotia. The deadline to apply is January 15th.

Civil service workers reject contract offer

NSGEU civil service workers have voted 94% against a contract offer.  The deal was reached over a year ago and was the same as proposed to all unions: four years, with a two-year wage freeze before a 3% total bump in the last two years.  They can’t legally strike, but arbitration is a next step.