Bringing Back Coding into Schools

This is an opinion editorial I wrote that originally was published in the Telegraph Journal on September 21, 2013. Cracking the Code to Prosperity By David Alston Anyone watching the economic statistics in New Brunswick could be forgiven for feeling a bit grim. Our...

The sandwich generation – with extra pickle

Ever wonder why politicians in New Brunswick, PEI and Nova Scotia spend so much time and energy chasing after job announcements? Here’s why. In less than three years children and seniors are going to be equal to the size of the traditional labour force....

Teachers deserve better…and so do our kids

In his young lawyer days Frank McKenna famously represented Acadian boxer Yvon Durelle and he’s been levelling oratorical punches ever since. McKenna was the keynote speaker at The Learning Partnership’s special event honouring champions of public...