A red herring is defined as a distractor that draws attention away from the real issue. The government constantly throws up this statistic of having a lower than 10% unemployment rate. In fact, the Premier calls this one of this…
Continue ReadingConspiracy theory and job creation
For me one of the best measurements of the growth of an economy is the increase in total employment in a community or province. This is more relevant in an area such as New Brunswick which has high unemployment (third…
Continue ReadingTempest in a teapot
I think I’ll just shut down this blog and divert all traffic to Alec Bruce’s Atlantic Canada First blog. He is nice enough to post his Times & Transcript article from January 3 in its totality. Less talk, more action…
Continue ReadingPut population decline on the agenda
Whenever you have a fundamental change in something, people usually start talking about it. For many it becomes an issue of concern. For example, let’s say you gain 50 pounds. You may do so over 10 years but at some…
Continue ReadingNew Year’s Resolution
This blog has been up and running for about 15 months give or take. There are a few hundred return readers and a few thousand that have visited the site since its inception. So, in an effort to do my…
Continue ReadingT&T ends the year as it began
Despite letting Alec Bruce rant once in a while, the Moncton Times and Transcript has not waivered in its propaganda-like support for Premier Lord. In their last year ‘We Say’ editorial, here are some of their glowing observations: Provincially, Premier…
Continue ReadingLittle room for imagination
Based on all I have seen and heard about the economy, it seems to me that there is little room around for imagination. For creativity. And yes, may I say for a little ‘magic’. I think most reasonable people can…
Continue ReadingTime for the Liberal’s plan
OK. It’s 4 am and I am in my brother’s office in Miramichi. We have been sleeping out in a tent at Sheephouse Falls – an hour from nowhere. After 6 hours in the tent and freezing our arses, we…
Continue ReadingBank of Montreal forecasts at odds with Premier Lord
Premier Lord said in October that New Brunswick in 2005 would see the best job growth in 30 years. He talks ad nauseum about all the prosperity he has bestowed on New Brunswick. His sentiments are echoed by Al Hogan…
Continue ReadingMy little contribution to the cause
Metro joins ranks of major centresStatistics Canada listing will have numerous advantages for Moncton areaBy Mary MoszynskiTimes & Transcript Staff Moncton’s presence as a major business player on the national stage will receive a major boost in 2006 as Statistics…
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