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.
Local municipalities score above top 15 in provincial rankings
The Town of Truro has ranked number 13 out of 55 Nova Scotia municipalities in the overall summary of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies 2nd Annual Nova Scotia Municipal Performance Report.
Good marks for Richmond County in AIMS report
A municipal performance report released Wednesday by Halifax-based think-tank Atlantic Institute for Market Studies ranked Richmond County as the seventh best performing municipality in the province.
Quad County municipalities graded
The Halifax-based Atlantic Institute for Market Studies released its second annual report card on municipalities Wednesday. The report grades the province's 55 municipalities.
Halifax gets B- in performance
AIMS' latest Nova Scotia Municipal report card puts Halifax in the middle of the pack in balancing the cost of government with the quality of services. Co-author Jamie Newman outlines the importance of knowing more about how your municipalities' services measure up in comparison to neighbouring provincial municipalities.
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.
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.
Annapolis Royal ranks last in study on municipal performance
AIMS' 2nd Annual Nova Scotia Municipal Performance Report is discussed.
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!
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.