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The CEO of Qalipu Holdings believes green hydrogen projects could bring economic growth to First Nations in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Posted 11 January 2024 | First Nations, Green Energy, Hydrogen

The CEO of Qalipu Holdings believes green hydrogen projects could bring economic growth to First Nations in Newfoundland and Labrador

https://media.transistor.fm/13818d9c/563434f2.mp3 There are many exciting stories of First Nations economic development across Atlantic Canada.  This week Don and David interview John Davis, the CEO of Qalipu Holdings in Newfoundland and Labrador about the potential of green hydrogen and other...

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Rob Steele, CEO of Steele Auto Group, A Next Generation Entrepreneur
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Posted 3 January 2024 | Automotive, Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Media, Newcap

Rob Steele, CEO of Steele Auto Group, A Next Generation Entrepreneur

https://media.transistor.fm/09f57a56/9f8a18cb.mp3 Your latest Insights Podcast features a conversation with Rob Steele, the CEO of the Steele Auto Group, the fifth largest auto group in Canada. He is also the son of legendary entrepreneur Harry Steele. Interestingly, Rob did not join Newcap Inc,...

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Posted 29 December 2023 | Green Energy, Wind

“Best of Insights 2023” – Peter Nicholson Discusses how Atlantic Canada Can be an Energy Superpower

https://media.transistor.fm/b0047a0a/b18d1b1e.mp3 As the year comes to a close, we felt it appropriate to revisit some of the most important and most popular podcasts of 2023. Below is a recent podcast with the Chair of the Canadian Climate Institute, Peter Nicholson.    A new report called...

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Michelle Simms, CEO of Genesis, Discusses the Tech Boom in Newfoundland
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Posted 21 December 2023 | Accelerators, Incubators, Start-ups

Michelle Simms, CEO of Genesis, Discusses the Tech Boom in Newfoundland

https://media.transistor.fm/3fe071af/abbd00f3.mp3 There is something going on in Newfoundland and Labrador.  The province’s tech sector is booming.  Real GDP from the IT sector has more than doubled since 2018, IT employment is up 46%.  The number of tech firms is up more than 20 percent...

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Stephen Moore, Director of Forest Nova Scotia, Discusses the Recovery of the Sector in Nova Scotia
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Posted 14 December 2023 | Forestry, Natural Resources

Stephen Moore, Director of Forest Nova Scotia, Discusses the Recovery of the Sector in Nova Scotia

https://media.transistor.fm/931f4f97/e7960ce1.mp3 Forestry Sector in Recovery Mode in Nova Scotia    The closure of Northern Pulp was a significant blow to the forestry sector in Nova Scotia creating a gap in demand for low grade fiber of 1.5 metric Tonnes. Despite this blow, the forestry...

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Glenn Cooke Discusses how Cooke Inc. has Quietly Become the Largest Privately Owned Seafood Company in the World
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Posted 7 December 2023 | Aquaculture, Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Natural Resources

Glenn Cooke Discusses how Cooke Inc. has Quietly Become the Largest Privately Owned Seafood Company in the World

https://media.transistor.fm/996933d4/d28b4b8e.mp3 Glenn Cooke discusses how Cooke Inc. has quietly become the largest privately owned seafood company in the world   This episode of the Insights Podcast features an exclusive and rare interview with Glenn Cooke, the driving force behind New...

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Posted 1 December 2023 | Housing, Political Leaders, Public Sector

Sean Fraser Outlines Federal Government’s Housing Strategy

https://media.transistor.fm/cc297c8d/1cb37789.mp3 Sean Fraser Outlines Federal Government’s Housing Strategy   This episode of the Insights Podcast features a live, in-person conversation with Sean Fraser, the Federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure & Communities that was held at...

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Outsider Karen Oldfield Transforming Healthcare in Nova Scotia
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Posted 22 November 2023 | Healthcare

Outsider Karen Oldfield Transforming Healthcare in Nova Scotia

https://media.transistor.fm/ad092f56/4dc95727.mp3 The decision to appoint someone outside the healthcare community to lead the NS Health Authority was met with considerable scepticism across the healthcare sector in Nova Scotia, yet that was exactly what the doctor ordered to introduce  a series...

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Peter Nicholson Discusses how Atlantic Canada Can be an Energy Superpower
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Posted 15 November 2023 | Green Energy, Wind

Peter Nicholson Discusses how Atlantic Canada Can be an Energy Superpower

https://media.transistor.fm/7f2fd67e/6862d116.mp3 Atlantic Canada Can Become an Energy Superpower    A new report called “Catching the Wind” from the Public Policy Forum outlines how Atlantic Canada can become an energy superpower by harnessing offshore wind. On this episode of the...

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James Crosby, CEO of Crosby Foods, Discusses its Legacy and Future
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Posted 8 November 2023 | Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Manufacturing

James Crosby, CEO of Crosby Foods, Discusses its Legacy and Future

https://media.transistor.fm/cc9187da/f2933513.mp3 On this week’s podcast we talk to the CEO of one of Atlantic Canada’s oldest family run companies, Crosby Foods.  Founded in the late 19th Century as an importer of molasses from the Carribean, Crosby’s continues to be a family...

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