Apparently, this is the rage in Europe right now (I listen to the BBC at work sometimes). It’s a real choir in Finland that sings nothing but complaints. It’s interesting because Finland is said to be the best place in…
Continue ReadingICT closing centre in Miramichi
Someone in the Miramichi tells me that ICT Group is shutting its Miramichi verification center in Douglastown down by March 2007, citing restructuring. Apparently all verification work is heading to Ireland and Hyderabad, India. ICT is apparently offering tranfers to…
Continue ReadingQ&A segment
Okay, today I will play a little ‘Dear Abby’ segment. I received this email from someon this morning: Dear It’s the Economy, Stupid (or just plain Stupid for short): I saw an Alberta-based pundit say something on Newsworld last night…
Continue ReadingJustifying economic development
Yesterday, in the House of Commons, Jack Layton gave everyone a quick laugh when he demanded that Stephen Harper stop the hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks for big oil and big ‘ass’. As we have debated on…
Continue ReadingDubai developer to construct new US$11 billion city in Russia
A Dubai-based developer announced on Sunday that it plans to build a new Russian city on 44,000 acres (18,000 hectares) near Moscow. The project, dubbed Great Domodedovo, was described by developer Limitless as “one of the largest projects planned by…
Continue ReadingTories can’t get used to being in power
I said yesterday that the Federal Conservatives have been out of power so long that they are having a hard time adjusting to being in power. For example, it is just plain bizarre that they refer to themselves as “Canada’s…
Continue ReadingBigger fish to fry (not Heddie)
It’s a bit creepy but I had two people stop me on the street here in Moncton and ask me if Dion is going to be good for economic development in New Brunswick. After getting over the shock of being…
Continue ReadingOne last point on the Liberals and the media
If you were a journalist who seemed to be partial to one party and you were covering another party would you be backing the most winnable or losable contender? Now, all you journalists and wannabes would say neither. Unbiased coverage…
Continue ReadingMoncton Technology Planning Group (MTPG)
The Moncton Technology Planning Group (MTPG) launched a technology growth strategy targeting Moncton’s technology-based strengths and opportunities at Moncton city hall yesterday, aimed at helping the region find its niche in the global economy. About 50 community leaders and representatives…
Continue ReadingAuto insurance deal announced
I suspect that for some folks, nothing the government does short of socializing insurance will be acceptable. But for me, this deal looks like a good start. A deal has been reached between the insurance industry and the provincial government…
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