It’s fun to bash Al and Bernie but after a while it’s a bit like eating too much candy. It starts to taste bad and it makes you feel worse. So, to add a little fibre to the discussion, my…
Continue ReadingInnovation in tourism
You know what I have never understood? It seems like New Brunswick has a phobia against innovation. Sure, in the 1990s we led the way on telecare and other initiatives, but since then what? For example, PEI is finally catching…
Continue ReadingOn innovation and politics
There is a very interesting article in the Globe & Mail today about Ontario’s focus on research & development. Actually, the story is about John Charest trying to play catch up to Ontario but I’ll zoom in on a few…
Continue ReadingA question about journalism
I have a legitimate question for the folks that read this blog that have some understanding of journalism. It’s not a rhetorical question or even a sarcastic one. I am genuinely curious. The front page of the Times & Transcript…
Continue ReadingMoncton: The favourite son once again!
Don Mills postulated in the Acadie Nouvelle today that Moncton would make or break the election for either Lord or Graham. According to CRA, the Libs have a slight lead in Moncton. So, get ready, Moncton. You will be lavished…
Continue ReadingLe vent tourne – but not if Al can help it
I may be often wrong about political predictions but I’m getting great at predicting Al Hogan. I said a couple of days ago that he would ratchet up the assault on Shawn Graham and boy, was I right. The CRA…
Continue ReadingThe creation of jobs (7%)
For my Anglophone readers, you will have to excuse the rough Google translation. But if I put it here en francais, it wouldn’t have helped you much. Plus, you have to admit the Google translation gives it a little something…
Continue ReadingThe truth about small biz in NB
I was reading a story where Premier Lord was once again touting his small business tax cut and how good that has been for the NB economy. I have from time to time been reporting this Statistics Canada table but…
Continue ReadingOuch, a little too close to home
Someone sent me this photo of a billboard in Newfoundland.
Continue ReadingSetting the record straight, part 453
I want bring this foreward as it’s important for people to understand my position. This is a recent anonymous response to one of my posts: I’ve lived in every province and NB is by far the worst place I’ve lived.…
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