‘A Little More In Loblaw’ Doesn’t Cut It Anymore
Derek Montague says we need a cap on the prices of essential goods like healthy food with the gap between rich and poor widening with inflation.
Opinion
Are Dog Groomers Better For N.B.’s Economy Than Big Cybersecurity Firms?
New Brunswick communities should put more focus on smaller-scale “should” economic development projects, and be much tighter with larger “could” projects.
New Brunswick’s Workforce Is In Uncharted Territory
There was a time when most economists thought New Brunswick was headed for a stagnating labour force and GDP growth. But now the province is breaking decades-old records.
Pipe Dream No More
There are companies and communities around the region changing the conversation around energy development and usage. And Irving Oil is one of them.
Critics Of Basic Income Are Misrepresenting The Facts
OPINION: Senator Diane Bellemare’s recent arguments against basic income reflect what many economists, topic experts, advocates, and politicians have noted are either endogenous arguments or facts that have been cherry picked and taken out of context.
What Happens To New Brunswick If Quebec Gets Serious About Immigration?
Small provinces like New Brunswick need to fight a little harder for their “share” when it comes to big issues, especially immigration.
Our Ship Has Come In
It’s peculiar what can pass for a culturally resonant moment. There Mark Leger was at the water’s edge on a cold, windy, foggy, rainy Thursday night, peering out into the Saint John harbour waiting to catch a glimpse of the first cruise ship to enter the port in nearly two years.
Wind Will Power A New Energy Future For Saint John
Saint John’s shift toward a future powered by greener electricity is a cultural change that promises to be as good for business and population growth as it is for the environment.
News From The Coast
Change is inevitable and not always a bad thing. Newspapers are bought and sold all the time, just like other businesses, and it can help them evolve, often for the better.
$500 Flights Might Not Be The Answer, But We Need Policies To Save Small Towns
Quebec recently announced it will cap all return flights within the province at a cost of $500. David Campbell says this isn’t the best policy, but governments need to think about how to invest in small towns.
