Moncton loves its parking spaces – but at what cost? The constant desire to park exactly next to the establishment one plans to visit has created a downtown without character. With the upcoming opening of…
Three dollars. What could you do with three dollars more an hour on your pay cheque? That’s the difference between minimum wage in New Brunswick and the rate that will be introduced in Alberta (in…
I am beyond thrilled to learn that the province is finally creating a responsive child care registry for parents and providers. This was one of many highlights announced this week as part of the government’s…
Newsflash: Girls like complicated toys and computer games, too! Anyone else’s child cry over a toy this holiday? Our three kids each received a super-sized chocolate egg with a surprise toy inside. We opened them…
A silly tie that is so poorly sewn it’s impossible to wear. A wooden box that isn’t properly squared so it can’t actually close. Felt dolls that are falling apart from so much love. These…
The same building blocks of growth mindset and resiliency that are being introduced into the elementary curriculum can help prepare our children for future industry shifts.
Heavy metal bands and wrestling events. That was my answer 10 years ago when I was asked to describe Moncton’s culture. I’d been living in the city for a few months, working an early morning…
There might not be report card boxes for optimism, resilience, persistence, flexibility, and empathy, but read between the lines of the comments and you’ll find them.
Life is about to get very busy for most of us. The month leading up to December 25 is filled with demands: people want our time, our money, our attention. It can become overwhelming, when…
Premier Brian Gallant makes more than $150,000 a year as premier of this province. That actually doesn’t sound like a huge paycheque for all that the job consumes his life; even his wedding was considered…