Stellarton tops list as best-run municipality
The municipality that came in first overall in Nova Scotia is Stellarton, according to a report released Wednesday by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies.
A bold strategy for Prince Edward Island
In light of the recent annual gathering of the Committee on Internal Trade held at Brudenell, AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill encourages PEI to forget about the Agreement on Internal Trade, join the New West Partnership, and do it today.
Stellarton, Trenton, Pictou score good with AIMS review
Results of AIMS' 2nd Annual Nova Scotia Municipal Performance Report are discussed. Stellarton finished top overall, while Pictou received mention for having the lowest cost for transportation services and Trenton was considered the most effective in governance and finance.
Annapolis Royal ranks last in study on municipal performance
AIMS' 2nd Annual Nova Scotia Municipal Performance Report is discussed.
Halifax earns C-plus for recreation spending
AIMS Policy Analyst Jamie Newman says the 2nd Annual Nova Scotia Municipal Performance Report should be used to show citizens where their tax money is being spent so that they may hold government to account.
AIMS releases 2nd Annual Nova Scotia Municipal Performance Report
AIMS releases 2nd Annual Nova Scotia Municipal Performance Report.
The Beacon – 16 June 2011
Bill Black discusses the challenges facing our public healthcare system. A federal initiative - without the price tag - is suggested. AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill discusses two public relations campaigns that have Atlantic Canada asking Ottawa for money. AIMS Director of Research Don McIver suggests the federal government is "killing us softly with their love." AIMS Board Chair John Risley thinks Atlantic Canada needs something to be known for internationally. Michael Zwaagstra's series on education is focused on AIMS blog Straight Talk!
The Beacon – 26 May 2011
As our new MPs get settled into Ottawa, AIMS staff suggests some topics of importance to Atlantic Canada. AIMS Board Chair John Risley discusses China's importance on the world stage. The history of Friday the 13th is told. View Charles Cirtwill's talk on freedom of choice in education. Michael Zwaagstra talks about what's wrong with our schools.
Celebrating something even greater than the Stanley Cup
In this commentary, Perry Newman, President of Atlantica Group LLC, shares the story of Terry Fox and how his journey reflects the Canadian values that we celebrate today.
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
In this commentary, AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill explains why the phrase “your Canada will not be your parents or your grandparents Canada” now has meaning in a way that it has not had in some time.