The proposed merger of Canada’s Maritime provinces (namely Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI) makes no sense for the people of the region and smacks, if anything, of Stephen Harper’s Machiavellian manipulations. The first reason to ditch the idea is that those proposing it don’t really have any sound arguments for doing so. The only…
Merging the Maritimes is Good for Harper, Not Atlantic Canada
The proposed merger of Canada’s Maritime provinces (namely Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI) makes no sense for the people of the region and smacks, if anything, of Stephen Harper’s Machiavellian manipulations. The first reason to ditch the idea is that those proposing it don’t really have any sound arguments for doing so. The only…
The Shotgun Jimmie Podcast w/ Julie Doiron & Attack in Black
The pride of Sackville, NB – Shotgun Jimmie has recorded his first ever podcast. It features Shotgun Jimmie himself as well as exclusive interviews with Dan Romano of Attack in Black, Matt Charlton of Bloodsport and Julie Doiron of…Oh come on, there is no of, being Canadian and not knowing who Julie Doiron is is…
Burning Hell Video from Sappyfest
Via Zunior TV comes video from Sappyfest 2008 – the Burning Hell starts their show with their standard “The Things that People Make” after a tip of the cap to the vastly underrated Phil Collins work of the 1980s. Seriously if you get the chance to see them don’t miss it. This band is insanely…
Unlikely to be on CBC
Brent Sheppard, in an effort to bring his show “Unlikely” to the CBC has taken it to Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Unlikely/18732592039?ref=s “There are comments here from various executives at the CBC who clearly love the show. They have offered no legitimate reason for not supporting it. It’s obvious that it’s once again the CBC’s anti-New Brunswick bias…
Miramachi Paper Workers Take Matters Into Their Own Hands
In an inventive move, making use of the tools offered by the internet, Chris Allison and the mill workers at UPM paper mills in Miramachi, NB have launched a campaign. After fighting for months to save their mill which is scheduled for closure the workers are now looking for investors on their own. From the…
Axing Higher Education Does Not Improve the Economy
Atlantic Canada has certainly seen better economic times, but short term fixes based solely on the demands of industry will not fix it. In any society that wants to prosper, both socially and economically, there is no better investment you can make than in education. It is education that provides the knowledge around which all…
Corporate Responsibility , Unheard of Here
Posted on behalf of Chris Allison President Cep Local 689 Miramichi ,New Brunswick It was only a few years back when UPM decided to cast their shadow of gloom on our town. Most felt comfortable with the fact one of the world’s largest forest enterprises took over our mills. Everyone was happy with the future…