Archive for September, 2006

It’s sink or swim for Atlantic Canada’s export economy

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006 Posted in Economy | No Comments »

Just when you thought it was safe to wade into the sparkling, blue waters of the global economy, comes a study that says you’d better strap on a scuba tank ... Read more..

Tory ex-officios circle the new Grit campsite

Friday, September 22nd, 2006 Posted in Politics | 2 Comments »

In stark contrast to their toppled leader, the chief lieutenants of New Brunswick’s deposed Conservative mandate have not gone gently, or graciously, into political opposition.  This week, while Bernard Lord and ... Read more..

Rethinking the role of creativity in economic development

Thursday, September 21st, 2006 Posted in Economy | No Comments »

In a sneering rebuke of a recent study that links creativity to economic growth, the Atlantic Institute of Market Studies has taken a sledgehammer to a mosquito and, predictably, missed ... Read more..

Getting down to business on N.B.’s economic future

Wednesday, September 20th, 2006 Posted in Economy, Politics | No Comments »

The boys of summer have wrapped up their race for New Brunswick’s political pennant and, as always, the victor has accepted his reward graciously, congratulated the vanquished for a hard-fought ... Read more..

Frank talk on the front lines of Election 2006

Friday, September 15th, 2006 Posted in Humour, Politics | No Comments »

“Oh yes, I think he’s the handsomest man I’ve ever seen, without a doubt,” said Dierdre as she adjusted her crutch, waiting to vote at one of Moncton’s advance polling ... Read more..

New Brunswick’s jobs challenge: If we build it, will they come?

Saturday, September 9th, 2006 Posted in Economy, Politics | No Comments »

If reelected, Premier Bernard Lord promises to lure 2,500 expatriate workers back to their New Brunswick hometowns where, presumably, they will all find excellent jobs in either the food service ... Read more..

Move east, but only if you dare

Friday, September 8th, 2006 Posted in Economy, Humour | No Comments »

For a true East Coaster, fending off the daily onslaught of propaganda about life in the economically glittering west is like hiking down a stretch of the Atlantic Trans-Canada during ... Read more..

Building the new Liberal Party of Canada, one auction at a time

Friday, September 1st, 2006 Posted in Politics | No Comments »

If you want a date with the fetching Ruby Dhalla, Liberal M.P. for Brampton, Ontario, just write a cheque for a thousand bucks and make it out to Michael Ignatieff Of ... Read more..