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08/11/2023

The Insights Podcast has a new home with Acadia Broadcasting! Be sure to bookmark it ⭐️

NEW THIS WEEK 🎙️
For the past 30 years, New Brunswick has averaged around 3,000 housing starts per year but David Campbell says the province now needs around 8,500 per year to support a fast-growing population. David and Don weigh in on the lack of construction workers, affordable housing and the potential of manufactured housing.

Listen now ➡️ https://acadiabroadcasting.ca/david-campbell-and-don-mills-discuss-the-new-brunswick-housing-crunch/

And don’t forget to bookmark the new page for future episodes!

07/25/2023

Today is Huddle’s final day.

Effective today, Acadia Broadcasting has announced the closure of its Maritime business publication Huddle. We want to thank you, our readers and subscribers for your support of Huddle over the years.

The Huddle archive of more than 10,000 stories will remain available on the Huddle website, and Huddle’s Insights Podcast, hosted by Don Mills and David Campbell, will continue under the Acadia Broadcasting banner. Listeners can continue to find the show on their favorite podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify, or directly at https://huddle.today/category/podcast/insights/

Read our goodbye ➡️

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Today is Huddle’s final day. Acadia Broadcasting announced today the closure of Huddle. Acadia Broadcasting President Chris Pearson acknowledged the difficulty of the decision to close the publication and the team’s hard work and commitment over the years. “It’s been an honour to share in Hu...

07/25/2023

International MBA student Ramanjeet Singh took part in a University of New Brunswick (UNB) Compass internship with Eastern Charlotte Waterways (ECW) this summer. He says the internship experience has given him a host of new insights into New Brunswick -- a place he hopes to call home after finishing his studies.

Compass is a 16-week internship open to all UNB students, giving them experience in economic, social, and civic development in rural communities across New Brunswick. Through interdisciplinary teamwork, students tackle pressing challenges identified by local stakeholders, ensuring their work makes a direct impact.

Learn more ➡️ https://huddle.today/2023/07/20/unbs-compass-insternship-a-life-changing-experience/

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07/25/2023

The revitalized New Brunswick Museum will be located in its original home on Douglas Avenue in Saint John.

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The revitalized New Brunswick Museum will be located in its original home on Douglas Avenue in Saint John.

07/25/2023

Lennon Cake Co is a small, Fredericton cake business that specializes in unique and modern cake designs. Mackalee Goodman says what makes her cakes different is how she specializes in modern and abstract designs.

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Lennon Cake Co. brings cake to an all new level with their unique and modern designs. Creating cakes for events all over New Brunswick, Mackalee Goodman, owner of Lennon Cake Co., says that she is still in shock over how big the business has become with it still growing every single day.

07/25/2023

Washing windows on the outside of your house is an irritating, yet relatively easy task. But for high-rise buildings, it has always been difficult, expensive, and time-consuming.

But KTV Working Drone Canada, a new Halifax company, is using drone technology to make the task safer, quicker, and less expensive.

Learn more ➡️ https://huddle.today/2023/07/24/halifax-company-uses-drone-to-wash-windows/

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07/24/2023

This summer will be a turning point for labour rights in North America.

For months, Writers Guild of America members have been on strike demanding an end to studio practices that have dramatically cut their residual payments. They have just been joined by SAG-AFTRA, which represents pretty much all your favourite actors.

Meanwhile, looming just over the horizon are 340,000 UPS employees who could hit the picket lines any day.

Read more ➡️ https://huddle.today/2023/07/22/the-labour-movement-will-thrive-or-die-this-summer/

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07/24/2023

The revitalized New Brunswick Museum will be located in its original home on Douglas Avenue in Saint John.

Learn more ➡️ https://huddle.today/2023/07/21/location-of-revitalized-new-brunswick-museum-announced/

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07/21/2023

People love service with a personal touch when they go out to eat. Halifax's Simply Asian tries as hard as it can to provide that kind of service. That’s because the owner of the Dartmouth restaurant is the only one who works there.

Learn more ➡️ https://huddle.today/2023/07/20/one-man-restaurant-making-a-splash-in-dartmouth/

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07/21/2023

Lennon Cake Co is a small, Fredericton cake business that specializes in unique and modern cake designs. Mackalee Goodman says what makes her cakes different is how she specializes in modern and abstract designs.

Learn more ➡️ https://huddle.today/2023/07/20/fredericton-bakery-brings-a-modern-twist-to-cake-design/

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07/20/2023

NEW PODCAST! Bear Head Energy has received environmental approval for 2 gigawatts of electrolyzer capacity to produce green ammonia and hydrogen for export.

In this episode of the Insights Podcast, Don and David cover the expected timetable for the project, how it will be financed, and the important role Bear Head Energy's owner, BAES Infrastructure, will play developing the markets for the company's green hydrogen and ammonia with Paul MacLean, Bear Head's managing director.

Learn more ➡️ https://huddle.today/2023/07/19/podcast-bear-head-hydrogen-project-will-require-up-to-400-wind-turbines/

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07/20/2023

In his twenty years living in Saint John, Mohamed Bagha has seen a lot of positive change in the business community. Now in his new role as chairperson of The Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce, he has the opportunity to have an even bigger impact on the city.

Read more ➡️ https://huddle.today/2023/07/19/saint-john-region-chamber-of-commerce-welcomes-new-chair/

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Mohamed Bagha
Saint John Newcomers Centre
Derrick Stanford
Saint John Airport Inc.

07/19/2023

For the decade Frank McKenna was premier of New Brunswick, he put a relentless focus on economic development.

We now have roughly 25-30 years of data on this sector and there are a few insights:

Read more ➡️ https://huddle.today/2023/07/18/mckenna-miracle-the-great-undoing/

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David Campbell

07/19/2023

A little more than a year after purchasing the popular Bedford pizza joint Martha’s Pizza II, Deep Patel is already about to expand to a third location.

Read more ➡️ https://huddle.today/2023/07/18/marthas-pizza-ii-opening-in-downtown-halifax/

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07/18/2023

HenHen Fusion Bites is a Filipino-inspired restaurant that is partnered with La Rozzi Bistro in Halifax. Co-owners Paul and Noena de Leon say that they are excited to bring Filipino-inspired food to the Fredericton community.

Read more ➡️ https://huddle.today/2023/07/17/new-filipino-inspired-restaurant-to-open-in-fredericton-under-la-rozzi-bistro/

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07/18/2023

Does your business need more time to repay its CEBA loans? Krista Ross, the CEO of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, weighs in.

Read more ➡️ https://huddle.today/2023/07/17/small-businesses-need-more-time-to-repay-ceba-loans/

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07/18/2023

Pro wrestling is a wild business, especially during the golden era of the 80s and 90s. But the stories of what went on behind the scenes may be even more wild.

Later this month, Nova Scotians can hear some of the wilder stories from Brian K***s -- one half of the popular tag team the Nasty Boys.

Read more ➡️ https://huddle.today/2023/07/14/nasty-boys-brian-knobs-brings-comedy-tour-to-nova-scotia/

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3count creative

07/16/2023

Tipping is so ingrained in our culture that we barely give it a second thought. And we assume every cent of our tip goes to the server or other employees.

But that is not always the case in Nova Scotia.

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Halifax Workers' Action Centre

Two Halifax organizations have come together to educate the public, and fellow workers, about the issues around gratuities. The Halifax Workers’ Action Centre and Nova Scotia Hospitality Workers United will be holding a one-hour webinar on July 19.

07/16/2023

What's Poppin'Freddy is spreading across the province with its balloon décor business. Emma Rae Andrews, the owner of What’s Poppin’ Freddy, specializes in organic balloon décor -- things like balloon arches, garlands, or anything that can be made out of balloons.

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What's Poppin' Freddy is blowing up in more ways than just balloons. With their new Balloon House and their upcoming event with Guns N' Roses, Emma Andrews, owner of What's Poppin' Freddy, is mind-blown on how much the business has grown in such a short time.

07/16/2023

It’s been raining quite a bit in southern New Brunswick over the past 10 weeks, saturating golf courses, taking away harvest days, and sinking campers.

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Sunset U-Pick Sussex KOA The Riverside Country Club

June saw 226.4 mm of rainfall in the Saint John region on 21 of the 30 days in that month. A year earlier, in 2022, June only saw 71 mm of rain which fell on 12 days out of 30. May was even more extreme with 93.4 mm falling in 2023, as compared to a mere 48.9 mm in 2022.

07/15/2023

NEW PODCAST! Saint Mary's University Halifax was just ranked third in the mainly undergraduate university community in Canada in Maclean’s magazine.

In this episode of the Insights Podcast, Don and David unpack the school's strategy with its dynamic president and vice-chancellor, Robert Summerby-Murray. Their wide-ranging discussion touches on the economic impact of the university in Nova Scotia, its role in the community, and the growing impact of SMU's Sobeys School of Business, especially its work developing young entrepreneurs.

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Podcast: Saint Mary's University was recently ranked third in the mainly undergraduate university community in Canada by Maclean's magazine. That success is the result of strong leadership and a deliberate strategy by the university.

07/15/2023

Dartmouth Crossing will soon be home to one of the largest music store chains in Canada. Long & McQuade Musical Instruments has just bought four acres of land at the retail hub. The storefront plus warehouse space will total 40,000 square feet.

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The store front plus warehouse space will total 40,000 square feet.

07/14/2023

International Women in Engineering Day is designed to raise awareness about the achievements of women in engineering, encourage more women to pursue careers in engineering, and promote gender diversity within the engineering profession.

We asked five of J.D. Irving, Limited’s female engineers why they chose engineering, and what opportunities they see – for themselves, the profession and young women considering a future career.

Learn more ➡️ https://huddle.today/2023/07/06/meet-the-inspiring-female-engineers-blazing-a-trail-at-j-d-irving-limited/

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07/14/2023

The Assembly of First Nations has named its interim national chief. Joanna Bernard of Madawaska First Nation will serve in the role until an election is held in December.

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The Assembly of First Nations has named its interim national chief. Joanna Bernard of Madawaska First Nation will serve in the role until an election is held in December.

07/14/2023

Tipping is so ingrained in our culture that we barely give it a second thought. And we assume every cent of our tip goes to the server or other employees.

But that is not always the case in Nova Scotia.

Read more ➡️ https://huddle.today/2023/07/13/are-servers-guaranteed-their-tip-money-theres-no-law-for-it-in-nova-scotia/

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Halifax Workers' Action Centre

07/13/2023

It’s been raining quite a bit in southern New Brunswick over the past 10 weeks, saturating golf courses, taking away harvest days, and sinking campers.

Read more ➡️ https://huddle.today/2023/07/12/extra-summer-rain-poses-challenges-to-seasonal-businesses/

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Sunset U-Pick Sussex KOA The Riverside Country Club

07/13/2023

The quickly developing Granite Centre, just off Elmwood Drive in Moncton, has welcomed several new businesses over the past month.

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The Granite Centre in Moncton has recently welcomed a number of new businesses into their plazas. With the units being nearly full, they plan to expand even further by building a new plaza next to the current ones.

07/13/2023

NEW PODCAST! Saint Mary's University Halifax was just ranked third in the mainly undergraduate university community in Canada by Maclean’s magazine.

In this episode of the Insights Podcast, Don and David unpack the school's strategy with its dynamic president and vice-chancellor, Robert Summerby-Murray. Their wide-ranging discussion touches on the economic impact of the university in Nova Scotia, its role in the community, and the growing impact of SMU's Sobeys School of Business, especially its work developing young entrepreneurs.

Learn more ➡️ https://huddle.today/2023/07/12/how-saint-marys-changed-its-reputation-and-shot-up-the-university-rankings/

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07/13/2023

Last Sunday, while Haligonians were enjoying a rare sunny day, Rizwan Anees was doing calculations in his head. He is the owner, and one of the drivers, for ARF Airfleet Cab and Limousine. Now that the carbon tax has taken effect, Anees figures he will have to work an extra two hours a day to make up for the spike in gas prices.

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The carbon tax has taken effect. On the first of the month, gas shot up over night by 16.7 cents per litre. It now costs a pricey $1.74 per litre when you fill up your car with regular fuel.