[Brian Branch - Photo Journal] Shediac, NB

A peaceful evening in Shediac. The calm before the storm (Earl)Une paisible soirée à Shediac. Le calme avant la tempête (Earl)
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:57:00 -0700

[The Chris Nadeau Blog] Take Some Action

Photo Credit: Guiri R. Reyes It's been awhile since I shared a quote from my Daily Inspiration book by Robin Sharma.  The quote from today struck a cord with me and maybe it's because of the new venture we are on, but it hit me like a ton
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:35:00 -0700

[It's The Economy, Stupid] Searching for David Cameron

After reading the piece on Lise Ouellette this morning in the TJ it got me back on theme I have written about before - what is a Tory in New Brunswick? It seems to me that a fundamental opportunity would be for the Tories to take up the empowerment o
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:55:39 -0700

[Facing Autism in New Brunswick] For Michelle Dawson Autism Is Whatever She Says It Is

(Left photo is of the Campbellton Regional Hospital home to some persons with low functioning autism.) Michelle Dawson gained fame in Canada by intervening as  an "autistic" in the Supreme Court of Canada case in Auton where she opposed parent
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:24:00 -0700

[Martell Home Builders] Top 10 New Brunswick Bloggers Worth Checking Out

With so many people blogging nowadays, the real good blogs can get lost in a sea of rubbishy ones. Here’s a look at some great New Brunswick bloggers that are worth bookmarking and subscribing to via email or RSS feeds – no matter what your interests
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:21:24 -0700

[It's The Economy, Stupid] Those who have destroyed us

The People’s Alliance Party is really tapping into a small but poignant populist sentiment. This bit about not wanting to vote for “those who have destroyed us” is taken from a column written by a PANB candidate in the Miramichi. Th
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:15:05 -0700

[Facing Autism in New Brunswick] Heat Warning? Who Cares? Conor Has Some Circle Place Fun While He Waits For Mom!

Conor helped out again with the groceries at the local Superstore today. While we waited for Mom to proceed through the checkout Conor and Dad went out doors for fresh air even though there was a heat warning on for Fredericton today and some establi
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:56:00 -0700

[Brian Branch - Photo Journal] Centre des arts et de la culture de Dieppe

Photo prise au tout nouveau Centre des arts et de la culture de Dieppe (CADC). Photo taken at the new Dieppe Arts and Culture Centre (DACC).
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:51:00 -0700

[It's The Economy, Stupid] Lightbulb moment on health care

I see that New Brunswickers want more doctors and more health care workers. At some point we are going to have to realize that the health care system cannot be fixed by massive new cash and new hires. The system just absorbs all new resources like th
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:20:30 -0700

[Brian Branch - Photo Journal] Left, then right / À gauche, et à droite

 
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:44:00 -0700

[The Bruce Report] The “Big Idea” era comes to an end in N.B.

There must be something in the water. Or perhaps the unusually long, hot, sultry summer has cast a spell of muted complacence over a sizeable majority of New Brunswickers. But whatever’s going on, a new poll confirms that 60 per cent of us think that
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:31:03 -0700

[The Bruce Report] How does Mr. Alward go to Fredericton?

The subtle art of character assassination requires equal measures of high principle and low cunning. To be truly effective, the political candidate must always appear magnanimous as he systematically besmirches his opponent’s reputation. Progressive
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:27:51 -0700

[Facing Autism in New Brunswick] The Autism Problem

The Toronto Star has offered a concise, to the point, editorial on The Autism Problem. The factual context leading into the editorial is the situation faced by Susan Fentie-Pearce mother of a 14 year old autistic  boy "who has become increasingl
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:06:00 -0700

[Half an Hour] Why Educate?

Responding to http://davecormier.com/edblog/2010/08/29/standards-testing-keeping-us-safe-from-the-creative-economy/I have thought more about the question, "why do we learn?" or maybe "why do we become educated?" And the only answer that makes sense t
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:49:00 -0700

[Martell Home Builders] Poll: What’s The Best Restaurant in Moncton for a Romantic Date?

Based on inviting atmospheres, excellent food, and even affordable prices – who doesn’t love a cheap date? – here are 5 of the best restaurants in Moncton to visit on a romantic date. Vote on your favourite in the poll below! In alphabetical or
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:27:27 -0700