Anyone know anything about this organization? It doesn’t have a website yet. The LinkedIn profile is interesting. I see the executive director has a commentary in the TJ today. I am becoming more sold on the benefit of these types…
Continue ReadingCommunications officers and a word on Maxime
It even has a militaristic feel to it. Communications Officers – my favourite occupation in the provincial government. Many moons ago I used to get calls from the Premiers Office (circa 1995) asking for good sounding statistical tidbits the Premier…
Continue ReadingThe CFIB vs.Government of Nova Scotia
I have expressed some frustration on these pages about the CFIB in the past but I have also praised the organization for doing such a good job of embedding the small business agenda within government (they aren’t the only voice…
Continue ReadingThe Ballet – Creating Content Here
I used to work with some folks who would use the term ‘opera’ as code for striptease club. They would go away on business and see the ‘opera’. As a wet-behind-the-ears youngun’ I didn’t catch on that the opera was…
Continue ReadingWhat’cha done for me lately
I think politicians are making a mistake when they measure the value they bring to a community based on the $$s they pour in. Jack Keir’s commentary today is all about the goodies. For me, it would have been interesting…
Continue ReadingNewton and economic development
Newton’s three laws of motion (Wikipedia paraphrased): First Law: An object at rest tends to stay at rest, or if it is in motion tends to stay in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon…
Continue ReadingLiz Beale throwing traditional industries under the bus
Sometimes economists can be too literal in their thinking. Take APEC for an example. I think they are way to quick to throw forestry, fishing and even general manufacturing under the bus because of a short term trend. A few…
Continue ReadingA slice o’ NB conversation
I’m sitting here at a provincial chess tourny. The parents are packed in like sardines. I have heard anti-French Immersion, anti-French language accommodation, anti-NB Power sale, anti-Finn report (yes, mentioned by name) and anti education reform – and it’s only…
Continue ReadingNB Power to raise rates by 3% and other matters
And so it begins or beguines if you are a fan of Cole Porter.
Continue ReadingMothers and Messaging
I have been accused of taking a simplistic tone in my columns and here on the blog. In fact, someone once ran my blog through some kind of filter and found I write at about a Grade 6 level. At…
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