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.
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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.