[It's The Economy, Stupid] Savoie dissects Nova Scotia

Donald Savoie’s new report on the future of economic development (and other things) in Nova Scotia is out. He is not recommending consolidation as some had suggested of the various organizations (NSBI, ERD, Innovacorp, etc.) but it does seem he
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:49:38 -0700

[It's The Economy, Stupid] Small jurisdictions can compete

One of the things I like about industry reports such as this is they remind me that small jurisdictions can be very successful competing against large jurisdictions in attracting investment into important, fast growing industries. If I had a nickel f
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:15:34 -0700

[Brian Branch - Photo Journal] My Private Helicopter / Mon hélicoptère privé

Mon dernier jouêt, mon propre hélicoptère privé. Pas très gros, à peine gros comme ma main mais très plaisant a piloter dans la maison.My last toy, my very own private helicopter. Not really big, about the size of my hand but really fun to fly around
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:02:00 -0700

[Martell Home Builders] Why the City of Moncton, NB Rocks!

(Source) If you are a resident of Moncton, New Brunswick, you obviously already know why the city of Moncton is the best place on earth. If, however, you’re considering visiting this beautiful “hub of the Maritimes” – as Steve Clerke from Gifts
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:39:33 -0700

[It's The Economy, Stupid] The uncertain post-industrial era

This is a very thoughtful and well written article on the complexities associated with economic development in rural New Brunswick - or what the subject of the piece calls rural New Brunswick - the Canada Research Chair in New Brunswick Studies at St
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:14:41 -0700

[Brian Branch - Photo Journal] Happy Face

Seen on a sidewalk outside our offices.Apperçu sur un trottoir à l’extérieur de nos bureaux.
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:47:00 -0700

[Half an Hour] "More German" and Learning Atoms

Responding to Heli, which you should read first...> I love to analyze and conceptualize .. but why I have a feeling that it was not allowed here in CritLit2010? I should have been an excellent student but I only gave some fragmented knowledge and
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:23:00 -0700

[Facing Autism in New Brunswick] I Don't Understand HOW This Could Happen: Autistic Man Dies Horrible, Needless Death in Hot Van

 I don't understand how this could happen. The Trentonian reports that a 20 year old autistic Middleton, Pennsylvania, man, living in a residential facility was found dead in the back of a hot van. He had attended an outing with three other res
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:56:00 -0700

[Brian Branch - Photo Journal] Old house / Vieille maison

In the Cornhill, NB area. Dans la région de Cornhill au N.-B.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:26:00 -0700

[Half an Hour] Goodale on The Census Issue

Tough talk, plain language, sound thinking. This is what I'm looking for in an opposition leader.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:43:00 -0700

[Half an Hour] Moncton 2010 IAAF World Jr Championships - Day 7

Moncton 2010 IAAF World Jr Championships - Day 7 Photos
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:06:00 -0700

[Facing Autism in New Brunswick] Texas Autism Filicide: A Mother of an Autistic Child Provides Perspective and Sound Advice

It is very difficult to read each and every news account of filicide, the killing of a child by his or her parents.  Sometimes the killings flow from bitter, nasty domestic relationships.  In some, perhaps most, the parents involved had men
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:10:00 -0700

[Facing Autism in New Brunswick] Rowing to Italy - A New Autism Blog You Should Follow

Blogs, including autism blogs, come and go. There are many out there.  I am very pleased to give a shout out for Rowing to Italy a new autism blog by a personal friend, Charlotte Robinson-Rocca.  Charlotte is a dedicated mother and an autis
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:56:00 -0700

[Local Impact] Festival By The Marsh

Hi Everyone,A wonderful, month-long event is taking place in Sackville - Festival by Marsh. Friday, July 24th is WritersFest and will feature Beth Powning, Lisa Moore and many others. See schedule below.Saturday, July 24WritersFest & Celebrating Sack
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:33:00 -0700

[Local Impact] Get A Jump Start On Your Novel

24 hour Write-In: Get a Jump Start on Your NovelFredericton, NB - August 14th, 2010. The Freddy Words writing group will be hosting a 24-hour Write-In starting at noon on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the Fredericton Inn. The cost of the Write-In is $
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:33:00 -0700