May 8, 2024
Nutritious, local, healthy and delicious food is the goal of the school lunch program about to roll out in Nova Scotia. Minister of Education, Becky Druhan, tells our newsroom they will make the “historic investment” available to all students who need it and to make it affordable and stigma free. Druhan adds, they understand schools […]
Acadia Insights Podcast
This podcast combines the experiences of an economist, David Campbell and a social scientist, Don Mills, to explore the challenges and opportunities facing Atlantic Canada, to promote data-driven decision making among policymakers and to encourage a wider dialogue and debate leading to greater prosperity for the region. Expect to hear interviews with the top influencers, business leaders and decision-makers across Atlantic Canada to inform, educate and expand the conversations on the key issues facing the region.
May 2, 2024
This week’s Insights Podcast features a revealing interview with oil & gas veteran, Phil Knoll who has held senior roles with major companies like AltaGas and Duke Energy as well as Maritime & Northeast Pipelines and Corridor Resources (now Headwater Exploration) in the region. Knoll was CEO of Corridor Resources when the Gallant Government in […]
Phil Knol makes a case for natural gas in Atlantic Canada
This week’s Insights Podcast features a revealing interview with oil & gas veteran, Phil Knoll who has held senior roles with major companies like AltaGas and Duke Energy as well as Maritime & Northeast Pipelines and Corridor Resources (now Headwater Exploration) in the region. Knoll was CEO of Corridor Resources when the Gallant Government in […]
Lori Weir, CEO of Four Eyes Financial tells us how we can support the growth of Fintech in Atlantic Canada
There are 140+ financial technology (fintech) firms located in Atlantic Canada ranging from small startups to Verafin with more than 900 employees in St John’s. Fintech employs over 4,000 people in Atlantic Canada. Why is this sector thriving in Atlantic Canada? This week Don and David talk with Lori Weir, Co-Founder and CEO of Four […]
Peter Gregg, CEO of Nova Scotia Power and the race to reach green energy targets
Nova Scotia’s Efforts to Transition to Green Energy On this episode of the Insight Podcast, we feature a conversation with Peter Gregg, the CEO of Nova Scotia Power, who is faced with the challenge of ensuring 80% of electricity is produced by green energy resources by 2030. That is indeed a challenge given only […]
Acadia News
Aiming for local, healthy, delicious food with N.S. school lunch program: minister
Nutritious, local, healthy and delicious food is the goal of the school lunch program about to roll out in Nova Scotia. Minister of Education, Becky Druhan, tells our newsroom they will make the “historic investment” available to all students who need it and to make it affordable and stigma free. Druhan adds, they understand schools […]
Hundreds call for province to reinstate Coastal Protection Act
About 300 people lined the street outside the Nova Scotia Legislature Wednesday afternoon to call on the government to implement the Coastal Protection Act. The act was previously passed by all parties in 2019, but the provincial government scrapped the plan in February, which means municipalities are now responsible for creating their own coastal protection […]
Glen Savoie takes on environment portfolio
Premier Blaine Higgs has announced a cabinet change within his Progressive Conservative party, with one minister taking on more responsibilities. Saint John East MLA Glen Savoie has been named the new minister of environment and climate change. Savoie had been serving as the acting minister since Gary Crossman resigned in April. “Glen has proven to […]
Acadia News
-
Chambers call for action to spur housing developmentby Brad Perry on May 9, 2024 at 8:28 am
New Brunswick's business community is calling for immediate provincial action to spur housing development. The Saint John, Moncton, and Fredericton ch...
-
N.B. tightens cellphone usage in classroomsby Brad Perry on May 9, 2024 at 8:28 am
New Brunswick has unveiled tighter rules for cellphone use in classrooms. Changes to Policy 311 will take effect for the 2024-25 school year in Septem...
-
Saint John, Moncton look to host 2029 Canada Summer Gamesby Brad Perry on May 9, 2024 at 8:28 am
Moncton and Saint John are joining forces in a bid to co-host the 2029 Canada Summer Games. The Canada Games Council announced Wednesday it had receiv...
-
Aiming for local, healthy, delicious food with N.S. school lunch program: ministerby Caitlin Snow on May 8, 2024 at 11:32 pm
Nutritious, local, healthy and delicious food is the goal of the school lunch program about to roll out in Nova Scotia. Minister of Education, Becky D...
-
Hundreds call for province to reinstate Coastal Protection Actby Jacob Moore on May 8, 2024 at 10:32 pm
About 300 people lined the street outside the Nova Scotia Legislature Wednesday afternoon to call on the government to implement the Coastal Protectio...
