David Beurle, from Melbourne, Australia is considered to be one of the world’s leading experts in community development – particularly small communities. He was the keynote speaker at the Anchors Away conference in Iowa recently. Beurle cited a phenomenon in…
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“Look it”, “Fundamentally,” “Let me tell you,” “,” “This is an absolute priority.” -Paul Martin This isn’t a blog about politics but I guess I can give myself a little leeway. I’m no fan of Paul Martin. I think the…
Continue ReadingWhere are the lobbyists?
Like ’em or hate ’em, Moncton’s Petitcodiac Riverkeeper must be considered a successful lobby group. The issue of removing the causeway from Moncton to Riverview was a backburner issue before the Riverkeeper rolled up its sleeves and got to work.…
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There are basically three types of fans of the popular rock band U2. There are the nostagics. These are folks that loved the band’s early music up until about The Joshua Tree. For them things slipped after that time and…
Continue ReadingTime to get serious
Another sign that prosperity rules in New Brunswick. According to a recent Times & Transcript article: It’s the make or break year for the UPM Miramichi Mill.Sharon Pond, UPM Miramichi spokeswoman, said company officials have said that the Miramichi location…
Continue ReadingHarper says ACOA budget stays
According to a CBC story yesterday, Harper now likes ACOA: “We support ACOA,” he said during a news conference. “We want to see ACOA work in a way that’s not partisan or politically motivated, that assists the development of business…
Continue ReadingThe Innovation Economy – Toronto/Waterloo
According to Paul Wells, Paul Martin becomes the first party leader to make any kind of announcement on the innovation economy. The Liberal government will support the creation of large-scale integrated facilities that bring together university and private sector researchers…
Continue ReadingInvestment is investment, more or less
According to a government press release: The New Brunswick Securities Commission (NBSC) will embark on a series of roundtable dialogues throughout New Brunswick on Jan. 18 to understand issues and impediments to developing an effective capital market in the province.…
Continue Reading1% by 2008? Thanks a bunch, Mike Murphy
Check this out. Liberal MLA Michael Murphy is proposing: An Act to Amend the New Brunswick Investment Management Corporation Act Which states: 17(6) By March 31, 2008, and thereafter, the Corporation shall make investments in the Province resulting in holding…
Continue ReadingAuditor General agrees with your’s truly
At least one other person agrees with me. From the Telegraph-Journal today: Federal transfers said leaving province vulnerableFinances at mercy of cuts in payments by Ottawa, says auditor generalFederal transfer payments to the province were $2.33 billion, up from $1.9…
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