Get Engaged, Mr. Premier
Premier Brian Gallant posted a quick little video from home on Christmas Day, wishing everyone a joyeuses fêtes. Nothing fancy, nothing scripted. No shirt and tie. And it’s one of his most popular posts of…
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Who The World Sees
Princess Leia looms large over my childhood, but I feel like Carrie Fisher will guide me through middle age.
Tidings of Comfort and Joy
In our rapidly changing world, where the entirety of human knowledge doubles every year, Christmas carols create a bridge across divides of age, economy, politics, and even religion. Our society seems to be simultaneously becoming homogenized and divided into smaller and smaller factions. And yet we have these touchstones that can bring us together. Finding these elements that unite us, creating moments where voices can join together in joy, is increasingly important.
Building a Better Childcare Strategy
This week the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives told Canadians the cost of childcare in our country is rising at three times the rate of inflation. That’s an 8% increase since 2014. It doesn’t matter…
What is a Midwife, anyway?
You may find yourself asking: what is a midwife? What’s the difference between a midwife and a doula? Does having a midwife mean you must have a home birth? These are important distinctions to understand.
Delivering on Midwives
Taxpayers across New Brunswick should be cheering the announcement that four trained midwives will finally be hired by the province – because it’s a smart move financially. National research shows a planned homebirth, assisted by…
Buzz Local: Real Christmas Presents
On today’s Buzz Local segment: Simple DIY Christmas gifts, perfect for making with the kids and sharing with everyone. http://buzzlocal.tv/share.php?id=11962&thumb=
Community Over Competition
It’s a simple statement with a powerful impact. Community over competition. There are so many areas of life where I see people with similar goals and values acting as if they are on opposing teams….
Impending Immersion
I know a lot of parents rejoiced when the government announced a Grade One French Immersion program would be available next September. I was not one of them. It’s quite distressing to try to decide…
Buzz Local: Project Nice List
This week’s visit to Buzz Local focuses on Project Nice List, a community building initiative co-founded by Pickle Planet’s Jenna Morton. See the interview here: http://buzzlocal.tv/share.php?id=11881&thumb=