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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 iss ...
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Welcome to the Run The Plays Podcast, your ultimate guide to mastering the mortgage and real estate game! Hosted by Greg Gale, Senior VP and Branch Manager, this show is where industry insights meet actionable strategies. Greg's journey from a disciplined martial artist to a revered mortgage professional since 2005 shapes the foundation of his approach, emphasizing persistence, honor, and unwavering integrity. As the dynamic leader of The Gale Team at NOVA® Home Loans, Greg brings a wealth o ...
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Join us on this week’s episode where we sit down with Alexis Enright, a distinguished REALTOR® based in Arizona. In our conversation, Alexis shares her unique journey from the dance floors of the NBA as a lead dancer for the Golden State Warriors to the competitive real estate markets of Scottsdale. A passionate advocate for both her clients and an…
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Our guest this week on the Insights Podcast is the affable Scott McCain, the Chair of the Board of McCain Foods, the largest potato processing company in the world. This is first part of a two-part podcast which focuses on the McCain story, how it started in rural New Brunswick and grew internationally to have 60 production facilities and have its …
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On the Insights podcast this week, Don and David talk with Ryan Albright, Founder and CEO of the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company. After a tragic fire in March 2024, the company is rebuilding bigger and better. In Hartland, New Brunswick, Albright has built the largest russet potato-based chip manufacturing company in North America and is exporti…
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SIGN UP TO MY FREE EMAIL NEWSLETTER: resourceinsider.comJohn Harpole has spent over 40 years moving billions of cubic feet of natural gas across America.He is the Founder and President of Mercator Energy, a company that brokers natural gas for producers and end-users in the western United States.Today, Mercator manages over a billion cubic feet of …
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Meet Heather Bowen, a dedicated Arizona native with a rich life filled with family, nature, and a passion for helping others find their dream homes. With a background in education and a heart for real estate, Heather brings a unique blend of skills to the table, ensuring every client feels heard and supported. In this episode of the Run The Plays P…
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Fred Bergman, Senior Policy Analyst at the Atlantic Economic Council joins us today on the Insights podcast to talk about an important new report written by the organization. The report provides an assessment of the economic impacts of Indigenous communities and businesses across Atlantic Canada. The Indigenous economy is worth $6.2 billion to the …
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Dive into the heart of the Phoenix metropolitan area with Theodore Bland! In this enlightening podcast episode, Theodore, an expert in business and finance, shares his insights on connecting clients with top-notch lenders, inspectors, and escrow officers. With a bachelor's in business and a master's in finance, Theodore offers invaluable advice for…
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Travis McDonough may not be widely known in Atlantic Canada but he is very well known by the MLB, NBA, CFL, MLS, NHL and NFL and many of their leading star players. Travis and his partners developed Halifax-based Kinduct, a tech application that uses personal data to help monitor and improve the performance of professional athletes, including the b…
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In this eye-opening episode, join us as we dive deep with Fred Weaver, the dynamic co-owner of Group 4610 Network in Phoenix. Discover the real story behind his journey in the competitive world of Real Estate, his powerful partnership with Kevin Kauffman, and the secrets to their enduring success. From humble beginnings to becoming a major force in…
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This week on the Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Peter Moreira about the 2023 Atlantic Canada Startup Data Report. Peter's firm, Entrevestor, publishes this report each year covering more than 800 tech-based locally-owned companies across the region. There was good and bad news in the report. Combined revenues are up but employment growt…
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Don and David join Shelley Snodgrass, VP of Sales at Acadia Broadcasting, to review the highlights and learnings from their guests over the last 6 months. It is an optimistic discussion about the opportunities and successes happening in Atlantic Canada, as well as a future look into the challenges that the region continues to face. Take a listen to…
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Dive into the dynamic world of real estate with Kevin Kauffman, the co-founder of Group 46:10 Network, as he shares his inspiring journey alongside his business partner, Fred Weaver. In this insightful podcast, Kevin unfolds the story of their partnership, the challenges they faced, and the strategies that have kept them at the forefront in Phoenix…
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On this week’s Insights, Don and David talk with Adrienne Oldford, Executive Director at the McKenna Institute. Almost 30 years ago, then Premier Frank McKenna had a vision for what was called the ‘information superhighway’ and how it could transform the New Brunswick economy and society. While there have been some important successes, by some meas…
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On this week’s Insights, Don and David talk with Blair Hyslop, Co-CEO, Mrs. Dunster’s about the opportunities to develop food manufacturing in New Brunswick. Blair shares his journey building the company from a staff of 50 to more than 270, the building of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and growing export markets. He talks about the …
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Ibiza calling...Fred Nova in the mix: deep, melancholic & melodic house30 tracks and remixes from artists like Girls Of The Internet, Simon Doty, Ursula Rucker, David Morales, Paul Hazendonk, Fredrico Mancini, Hot Natured, Andhim, Igor Vicente, Ferreck Down, Danny Howard, Bob Sinclar, Nic Fanciulli, Rivo, Stefano Albanese, Joe Goddard, Alfonso Much…
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This podcast was originally published In January of 2024 and was quickly the most downloaded podcast in Insights history. The podcast features legendary entrepreneur Harry Steele. Interestingly, Rob did not join Newcap Inc, his father's company, until he was nearly forty years old. Up until then, Rob was already a successful entrepreneur in his own…
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Canada has a productivity problem but many of the diagnoses, such as blaming immigrants, are not compelling. Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, makes a strong case that a main reason for our weak productivity has been a sharp decline in investment into Canada’s resource sectors including oil and gas, mining a…
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SIGN UP TO MY FREE EMAIL NEWSLETTER: www.resourceinsider.comThis is the first long form interview with the man who built the world’s largest mining private equity firm: Oskar Lewnowski. Over the last decade, Orion Resource Partners has gone from startup financier to the world’s dominant mining investment firm. There is very little information about…
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This episode features a really interesting conversation with Regis Duffy, the founder of Chemical Diagnostics Limited in Prince Edward Island. The business was partly sold to Sekisui Chemical, a Japanese chemical company in 2007, while the remainder of the company turned into Biovectra, a company with 700 employees and a new mRna vaccine manufactur…
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Explore light and stay shadedFred Nova in the mix: deep, melancholic & melodic house22 tracks and remixes from artists like Kadosh, Diode Eins, Ajna & Samm, Fahlberg, Gheist, Made By Pete, Musumeci, Notre Dame, David Hasert, Mateen, Of Norway, Capoon, Agoria, Seth Troxler,... Released on great labels like Human By Default, Einmusika, Diynamic, Anju…
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This episode of the Insights Podcast offers something a little different as we take a look at the world of a political cartoonist and the related challenges of the print media. Our conversation with award winning Michael De Adder is wide ranging and looks at the challenges of getting political cartoons approval in this era of political correctness.…
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Damon Goodwin and Jeff White are tired of New Brunswick being the least research-intensive province in Canada. Damon, the CEO of Research NB, and Jeff, the CEO of the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, join Don and David on this week’s Insights podcast to talk about recent changes to the innovation ecosystem in the province and how the new model …
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Settle the mind, reflect and reset... switching gearsFred Nova in the mix: deep, melancholic & melodic house. Just a little slower.20 tracks and remixes from artists like Dare, Dj Koze, Nick Newman, Reznik, Jares, RY X, &ME, Rampa, Black Coffee, MUUI, Lulu Rouge, Joe Goddard, Blindsmyth, Pablo Bolivar, Saint Is, Superpitcher, Ripperton, Stimming, D…
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This week we present a special edition of the Insights podcast. Don and David recorded a conversation with Michelle Robichaud, President, Atlantica Centre for Energy live at the Canada's Ocean Supercluster event in Saint John. Held on May 14th, the Supercluster folks are pitching Ambition2035, a plan to grow the output associated with Canada's ocea…
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On this week’s Insights podcast, Don and David talk with the Honourable Margaret Johnson, Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries in New Brunswick about agriculture, food production and the opportunities for growth in the province and region. Agriculture and food production (excluding fish and seafood), is the second most important expor…
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This week's Insights Podcast features a revealing interview with oil & gas veteran, Phil Knoll who has held senior roles with major companies like AltaGas and Duke Energy as well as Maritime & Northeast Pipelines and Corridor Resources (now Headwater Exploration) in the region. Knoll was CEO of Corridor Resources when the Gallant Government in New …
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There are 140+ financial technology (fintech) firms located in Atlantic Canada ranging from small startups to Verafin with more than 900 employees in St John’s. Fintech employs over 4,000 people in Atlantic Canada. Why is this sector thriving in Atlantic Canada? This week Don and David talk with Lori Weir, Co-Founder and CEO of Four Eyes Financial …
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Nova Scotia's Efforts to Transition to Green Energy On this episode of the Insight Podcast, we feature a conversation with Peter Gregg, the CEO of Nova Scotia Power, who is faced with the challenge of ensuring 80% of electricity is produced by green energy resources by 2030. That is indeed a challenge given only 43% of electricity is currently prod…
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This is a continuation of a conversation that you can revisit on your favorite podcast platform. There are many ways to describe David Hawkins. He is a pioneer in marketing & communications, he is a serial entrepreneur, he is a community builder and a successful businessperson. He is also a legend in Atlantic Canada, although that is a label he is …
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David Hawkins is a Marketing & Advertising Legend There are many ways to describe David Hawkins. He is a pioneer in marketing & communications, he is a serial entrepreneur, he is a community builder and a successful businessperson. He is also a legend in Atlantic Canada, although that is a label he is uncomfortable being called. How else do you des…
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CFIB's Dan Kelly Talks about Small Business Challenges On this episode of the Insights Podcast our guest is Dan Kelly, the President & CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), an advocacy organization with a hundred thousand small and medium sized business members. SMEs represent about half the GDP in Canada and more than sixt…
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A Conversation with the New President of Dalhousie University, Dr. Kim Brooks This episode of the Insights Podcast features a wide ranging conversation with Kim Brooks, the first female President & Vice-Chancellor in the long history of Dalhousie University. Dr. Brooks' appointment was very well received by the Dalhousie community as one the rare P…
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What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it.Fred Nova in the mix: Deep, melancholic & melodic house. 20 tracks and remixes from artists like Hraach, Armen Miran, Pig & Dan, The Timewriter, Gorge, Oliver Schories, Aladag, Jonathan Kaspar, Lost Desert, Felix Raphael, Meloko, Ajna, Samm, Tim Engelhardt, Maga, Nico Morano, …
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Canada's King of Supplements is a Nova Scotian Roger King started his business while attending Saint Mary's University as a way to supplement his income as a student and has turned his supplement business into a leading national brand. King recently opened his 100th Supplement King retail outlet in British Columbia and has plans to open one hundred…
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Canada's Ocean Supercluster - Growing the Blue Economy This episode of the Insights Podcast takes a close look at the amazing opportunity Canada has to grow its blue economy and the role of Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC) in ensuring that we take full advantage of that opportunity. The ocean sector in Canada is worth nearly $40 billion in GDP and…
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A Mid-Mandate Update with Nova Scotia Premier, Tim Houston This episode of the Insights Podcast features a conversation recorded live with Premier Tim Houston at the Halifax Chamber's Economic Forum. Premier Houston is halfway through his mandate. We talk about the accomplishments of his government and his personal disappointments over the first ha…
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On this week's Insights podcast, Don and David talk with Chief Terry Richardson and Councilor Jim Richardson from the Pabineau First Nation in Northern New Brunswick. This is another in our series of conversations with First Nations leaders who are driving economic development across Atlantic Canada. There are many inspiring stories including our c…
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When to Sell or Grow Your Business In this episode of the Insights Podcast we talk with Rob Normandeau, the Managing Director and CEO of Seafort Capital, a regionally based private equity company that is part of a growing eco-system of private equity investment companies in Atlantic Canada. Founders East and Sandpiper Ventures are other companies i…
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Health care in Atlantic Canada is under significant pressure on many fronts. There is a growing shortage of health care professionals, and the talent pipeline is not keeping up. The cost-of-service delivery is rising fast. Technology is changing how health care is delivered and managed and, to top it off, the region is experiencing unprecedented po…
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A Conversation with Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations On this episode of the Insights Podcast, we turn our attention to the national scene and have a candid conversation with Bob Rae, Canada's ambassador to the United Nations. Rae has had a long and distinguished career as a lawyer, politician, law professor and now diplomat. We talk to him…
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Waves of energy... Progressive, melodic & deep house sounds.Fred Nova in the mix: 18 tracks and remixes from artists like Carl Craig, John Digweed, Franky Wah, Westbam, Andhim, Samm (BE), Jozef K, Cid Inc, Tal Fussman, Jim Rivers, Fideles, Ruhe, Guy J, Eric Prydz, Kirik, Adana Twins,... Released on great labels like For A Memory, Bedrock, Embassy O…
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Membertou, An Indigenous Economic Model of Success In this episode of the Insights Podcast, we have an inspiring conversation with Terry Paul, the long-term Chief of Membertou First Nation (celebrating his 40th Anniversary as Chief this year). Chief Terry is a residential survivor who was recently named as one of Canada's most admired CEOs. He has …
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On this week's Insights, Don and David talk with Sean Leet, Managing Director and CEO at World Energy GH2 about their exciting green hydrogen project in western Newfoundland. World Energy GH2 is proposing a $6 billion project that would use 160 wind turbines generating renewable energy to produce green hydrogen, initially to meet demand in Europe. …
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There are many exciting stories of First Nations economic development across Atlantic Canada. This week Don and David interview John Davis, the CEO of Qalipu Holdings in Newfoundland and Labrador about the potential of green hydrogen and other emerging industries and how the Qalipu First Nation will play a role including ownership stakes in various…
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Your latest Insights Podcast features a conversation with Rob Steele, the CEO of the Steele Auto Group, the fifth largest auto group in Canada. He is also the son of legendary entrepreneur Harry Steele. Interestingly, Rob did not join Newcap Inc, his father's company, until he was nearly forty years old. Up until then, Rob was already a successful …
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As the year comes to a close, we felt it appropriate to revisit some of the most important and most popular podcasts of 2023. Below is a recent podcast with the Chair of the Canadian Climate Institute, Peter Nicholson. A new report called “Catching the Wind” from the Public Policy Forum outlines how Atlantic Canada can become an energy superpower b…
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There is something going on in Newfoundland and Labrador. The province's tech sector is booming. Real GDP from the IT sector has more than doubled since 2018, IT employment is up 46%. The number of tech firms is up more than 20 percent just since 2019. The number of life sciences startups has more than doubled. On a per capita basis, the province h…
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Forestry Sector in Recovery Mode in Nova Scotia The closure of Northern Pulp was a significant blow to the forestry sector in Nova Scotia creating a gap in demand for low grade fiber of 1.5 metric Tonnes. Despite this blow, the forestry industry still employs 6,000 workers in the province and generates $1.8 billion of economic activity and remains …
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Glenn Cooke discusses how Cooke Inc. has quietly become the largest privately owned seafood company in the world This episode of the Insights Podcast features an exclusive and rare interview with Glenn Cooke, the driving force behind New Brunswick based Cooke Inc., which through acquisitions around the world (14 major acquisitions since 2016 worth …
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Sean Fraser Outlines Federal Government's Housing Strategy This episode of the Insights Podcast features a live, in-person conversation with Sean Fraser, the Federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure & Communities that was held at the "Partners for Progress " Conference sponsored by the Nova Scotia Regional Enterprise Networks in New Glasgow. The…
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