East of Montreal, your go-to source for the latest in innovation and entrepreneurship across Atlantic Canada. Hosted by Allan Gates, co-founder of Huddle.Today and featuring regular panel discussions with the founding general partners of Tidal Venture Partners—Chris Crowell, Kevin Springer, Alex McCallum, and Ian Whytock—this podcast shines a spotlight on the people, companies, and organizations driving success through innovation. With episodes released twice a month, you’ll hear from high-potential founders building world-class companies, as well as creative minds across all sectors of the economy.
January 27, 2026
Hot on the heels of her Dragon’s Den appearance, Dr. Laura Richard sits down to discuss her journey from Oxford to Procter & Gamble to co-founding Fredericton-based Saltwinds Coffee, what she’s learned, and why she walked away from a million-dollar offer.
December 16, 2025
December 2, 2025
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.
April 9, 2026
Our guest this week on the Insights Podcast is Elisa Obermann, the Executive Director of Marine Renewables Canada (MRC), an industry association headquartered in Halifax with more than 200 members. In this podcast, Elisa talks about the various forms of marine renewable energy, including energy from rivers, waves, tides, and offshore wind. The focus of […]
Marine Renewables Represent an Enormous Opportunity for Atlantic Canada
Our guest this week on the Insights Podcast is Elisa Obermann, the Executive Director of Marine Renewables Canada (MRC), an industry association headquartered in Halifax with more than 200 members. In this podcast, Elisa talks about the various forms of marine renewable energy, including energy from rivers, waves, tides, and offshore wind. The focus of […]
Growing the Future: Innovation, Food Security, and CEA in Atlantic Canada
This week on the Insights Podcast, we’re joined by Gregg Curwin, President & CEO of Nova Scotia–based Novagevity. Gregg is a proven agriculture entrepreneur and the founder of TruLeaf Sustainable Agriculture, now Canada’s largest indoor vertical farming company. Gregg joins Don and David to share his entrepreneurial journey, discussing the importance of R&D, access to […]
Inside New Brunswick’s Forest Economy: A Conversation with JDI’s Jason Limongelli
Our guest on this episode of the Insights Podcast is Jason Limongelli, Vice President, Woodlands Division with JD Irving, Limited. The forest products industry is the most important driver of economic activity in New Brunswick, generating nearly a billion dollars in tax and royalty revenue in 2024 and supporting one out of every 17 jobs […]
Acadia News
Feds to temporarily remove fuel excise tax
A move by the federal government will provide some temporary relief for Canadians using fuel. “Canada’s new government will temporarily suspend the federal fuel excise tax from next Monday until Labour Day. We will also remove the excise tax on aviation fuels,” Prime Minister Mark Carney announced earlier today. This comes after byelections in Ontario […]
PM Carney secures majority vote, welcomes 3 new MP’s
Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority for his Liberal government after three byelection victories in Ontario and Quebec, with results announced just after midnight Eastern time. The Liberal Party celebrated the wins, welcoming three new MPs — Tatiana Auguste, Danielle Martin, and Doly Begum — whose elections expand representation and strengthen the largest women’s caucus in Canadian history. In Terrebonne, Tatiana Auguste captured her seat […]
Fatal shooting under investigation in Amherst, N.S.
Amherst Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Prince Arthur Street. Officers were called just before 7 p.m. on Monday after receiving reports of a loud bang and an injured man. An adult male was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the head and was later pronounced dead in hospital. Police say […]
Acadia News
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Housing CEO says 2 Inverness Co. nursing homes not on strike as hundreds picketby Caitlin Snow on April 14, 2026 at 3:58 pm
The CEO of the County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation (CIMHC) is reminding that workers at two long-term care homes in the area are not on ...
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Celtic Colours faces cuts despite high profits for Nova Scotiaby Jessica Laing on April 14, 2026 at 3:46 pm
The Celtic Colours International Festival is facing government cuts despite generating $18.2 million in economic activity last fall. Their Board of Di...
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Feds to temporarily remove fuel excise taxby Tara Clow on April 14, 2026 at 2:50 pm
A move by the federal government will provide some temporary relief for Canadians using fuel. "Canada's new government will temporarily suspend the fe...
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PM Carney secures majority vote, welcomes 3 new MP’sby Natalie Chiasson on April 14, 2026 at 10:11 am
Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority for his Liberal government after three byelection victories in Ontario and Quebec, with results anno...
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Updated: Man, 41, dies after shooting in Amherst, N.S.by Natalie Chiasson on April 14, 2026 at 9:19 am
A 41-year-old man is dead after a shooting in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Police say it was just before 7 p.m., Monday, when they got a call about a loud ba...
