I will remind frequent readers of this blog that I am a big supporter of Moncton. I think it’s a great city to live and work and as I have lived in seven other cities in my life – I…
Continue ReadingObsessed with being #1
In psychological terms, denial is a very powerful way to cope (or not) with a significant problem or crisis. When my wife moved here over a decade ago, besides the weather, there was one other thing about New Brunswick that…
Continue ReadingAdvice for Alec Bruce
In his T&T column Is leaving home the only option? written yesterday, Alec Bruce continues another in a long line of articles, commentaries, case studies and blogs about the structural economic troubles facing New Brunswick. I won’t comment on everything…
Continue ReadingMemories, misty water-colored memories
Memories, Light the corners of my mind; Misty water-colored memories, Of the way we were; Scattered pictures, Of the smiles we left behind; Smiles we gave to one another, For the way we were;Can it be that it was all…
Continue ReadingOregon – who’d a thunk it?
You know the top reponse that people give me when I ask them why major manufacturing companies don’t locate in New Brunswick is we are too far from major markets. Funny. Oregon is 1,000 miles from LA, 1,400 from Phoenix,…
Continue ReadingThree cheers for his Lordship
I just read that Dieppe’s Mayor Yvon Lapierre has resigned as mayor of Dieppe. This is a tremendous loss for the Greater Moncton region. Yes, I realize that Mayor Lapierre had a reputation for being a hard ‘butt’ but that…
Continue ReadingThe rich get richer
It’s not enough that Arizona grew its population by 50% over the past 14 years. It’s not enough that the economy is booming. No, the Governor wants more. She orchestrated a major tax incentive package to attract even more investments.…
Continue ReadingSave the Miramichi – Give ’em Wal-Mart
Every time I visit the Miramichi (which is fairly regularly) I see the many signs entitled “Save the Miramichi!” I have discussed this in a previous blog but I’ll raise it again in light of new information. I just got…
Continue ReadingAl Hogan – a cynical display of partisan politics
Every time I think that Al Hogan over at the Times & Transcript can never ever surprise me again – he does. Consider his “We Say” segment this week about the resignation of Brenda Fowlie. Some of his quotes include:…
Continue ReadingFinal comment on Lepreau – for now
Don’t you think that NB Power is a textbook case for the privatization of the energy industry? I know the problems they had in Ontario and Alberta. I realize the shenanigans that went on in the U.S. I even realize…
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