to have a report for nearly a year, and then to come back and say the city shouldn’t do this because it is something the volunteers should do, or this needs to be studied further, or this should go to such and such a committee, is, not to put too fine a point on it, lame, and not consistent with a city that prides itself on being progressive and getting things done.
it is a tough time for journalism, but kudos for those on the front lines doing the best they can in a difficult situation, and oftentimes, excelling anyway
We pretty much know American politicians aren't really going to do anything about gun violence in the U.S. so here's sometghing the media can do to force their hand.
For anyone who missed it but is interested, here's the panel from yesterday (Feb. 16). Michael Camp and I get into EI issues, Madeleine Dube's political departure, and even touch of those chic looking pot stores that the government is going to open.
This week's Political Observer's Panel consists me and STU Journalism and Communications Prof Jamie Gillies as we take an early look at how the provincial election campaign is shaping up eight months out.
This panel is right on the heels of Premier Gallant's State of the Province address. Michael Camp, Rosella Melanson and me offer up our thoughts. See to what extent you might agree with any one of us.
Here's a radical idea - what if the Gallant government were on the side of taxpayers rather than corporations when it comes to making information public?
Trudeau was supposed to be a breath of fresh air after Harper, but he is proving to have the same kind of ethical shortcomings
Always thought I was smarter than the average bear, but now I have joined the ranks of those who have fallen for a computer scam.
From daycare subsidies and the Medavie contract, to Irving's influence with government. this week's political observer's panel looks at the top stories of the past week.
the naming of a community-based board is a very good thing. It’s the start of returning Greener Village’s reputation to what it was before the church intervened. But what’s needed now are answers to these basic questions, so those directly involved in the facility as well as the greater Fredericton community can be assured the church won’t intervene again the next time something doesn’t strike their fancy.
the only viable solution is for the SDA church to step back, and have a community-controlled board in charge of Greener Village. Not a board with token community representation, but a board comprised of solid, talented and committed community members.
“When hell had opened up its gates, when everybody broke and ran; with chaos the only constant, the Canadians stayed. We stayed and, by God, we held the line.”
So Alex, to regain the trust of volunteers and donors the number one thing you have to do is stop with the convenient but inaccurate dodge that Thurber’s firing can’t be discussed because it is a confidential HR issue. As you well know, she waived her right to confidentiality on that long ago.
We crested a steep climb and guided our bikes into a gentle left turn, and then pulled into an overlook area, climbed off and simply stood there – drinking in the vast Virginia landscape that lay beneath us.
But while he was thrown this curve by the same church-controlled board of Greener Village that so unfairly fired the facility’s General Manager last month, it is so reassuring and heartwarming to see that the larger Fredericton community (and beyond) has come to Jim’s aid.
