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ECC Ottawa kicks off with a bang

November 30, 2009 - 1:39pm - Anonymous
On Thursday October 29th, Hooley's Pub played host to ECC Ottawa's kick-off “kitchen party” and networking night. The event generated a lot of buzz and proved that there are scores of Ottawa residents looking to connect with "back home". Read more

November, a busy month for ECC’s Coast and Cocktails

November 30, 2009 - 1:24pm - Ian Finley
Both New Brunswick and McInnes Cooper had their time in the spotlight at this month’s Coast and Cocktail events in Toronto. Fredericton and Moncton shared their stories of why they were selected for the World’s Top Seven Most Intelligent communities while McInness Cooper offered an engaging “lunch and learn,” uniting lawyers from Atlantic Canada and Toronto. Read more

The NB Power Sale: A Critical Study

November 30, 2009 - 1:08pm - Anonymous
By Peter Josselyn The proposed sale of NB Power to Hydro Quebec has ignited a robust debate about New Brunswick's ability to be independent and prosperous and the province's cooperation with other Atlantic provinces. New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham and Quebec Premier Jean Charest signed a memorandum of understanding that would see NB's beleaguered utility bought for $4.45 billion plus rate changes for power users. Read more

PEI company finds sweet new market

November 26, 2009 - 7:25pm - Danielle Kelly
Island Abbey Foods from Montague, PEI has launched the world’s first candy made out of 100% pure PEI honey. What stared as a basement operation for creator John Rowe has blossomed into a full-fledged business providing local jobs and global business opportunities. Read more

Green Gables hosts Olympic flame

November 24, 2009 - 5:38pm - Danielle Kelly
Cavendish, PEI welcomed the Olympic torch on its journey across Canada in full period regalia. Anne (with an e) would have used a lot of big words to describe her feelings about witnessing the Olympic flame journey past her home. But many onlookers only had one word, magic. Read more

NSBI to support gaming company's expansion to Halifax

November 18, 2009 - 5:32pm - Ian Finley
New York-based video game developer Longtail Studios is choosing Nova Scotia for its next level of growth. The company -- which has experience developing games for the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 and Nintendo DS -- is expanding to Halifax, with plans to create up to 60 new jobs over the next five years. The province, through Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI), is supporting the company's growth with a five-year payroll rebate to a maximum of $1,077,397. Read more

Peter Mansbridge named chancellor of Mount A.

November 18, 2009 - 5:07pm - Ian Finley
Peter Mansbridge, anchor of CBC News The National and chief correspondent for the network, will become the next chancellor of Mount Allison University. The announcement was made by Mount Allison's President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Robert Campbell on November 9th. He will become the eighth chancellor of the university replacing award winning Nova Scotian entrepreneur and philanthropist John Bragg. Read more

Duke and Duchess commence royal visit in NL

November 3, 2009 - 11:43pm - Danielle Kelly
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, started their most recent Canadian visit in St. John's on Monday. The Duke, better known as Prince Charles, has toured Canada 15 times prior to this visit. For his wife Camilla, this marks her first official visit to the country as a member of the royal family. Read more

ECC Profiles: Rod Bryden, President and CEO of Plasco Energy Group

October 29, 2009 - 3:53pm - Alex Willis
To call Rod Bryden’s career “varied” would be an understatement. This is a man who has taught law, owned and operated an NHL franchise, and who is currently revolutionizing the waste industry and the energy industry (simultaneously, of course). Read more

ECC Innovation Profile: Careerify Corp.

October 29, 2009 - 3:49pm - Alex Willis
Beginning with this article, East Coast Connected will begin a series of features that focus on innovative businesses, services, or projects that might be of professional interest to the ECC readership. Read more