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What would make Nova Scotia more prosperous?
Seven priorities for Nova Scotia: business investment, customers, new industries, talent, education, and the homes and infrastructure growth needs.
Is rooftop solar worth it in Nova Scotia in 2026?
A recent Nova Scotia solar quote shows what a home system costs. See payback under current NS Power rates and compare the return with investing the cash.
Where Nova Scotia's ocean opportunity lies
Nova Scotia can sell ocean technology worldwide. Research, paying customers and lessons from other ocean economies show where we should invest next.
Big business and competition in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada needs firms that invest and innovate. Research on family control, suppliers and competition suggests how to help more businesses grow.
Nova Scotia's Lost Century: a review
Ian Thompson makes a welcome case for Nova Scotia's ambition. His paddling chapter also shows what I wanted more of: an explanation of how success develops.
What would a good data centre look like in Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia should compete for major data-centre investment. The public's concerns can help us negotiate better terms on power, water and local benefits.
How housing could help make Blockhouse Hill in Lunenburg better
A public agreement could let new homes help pay for a better, more accessible Blockhouse Hill while protecting its views and history.
Lunenburg Needs Parking Reform, Not Parking Panic
Parking is a real problem in Lunenburg. But requiring every new building to solve it on-site is the wrong answer for a historic town.
The housing fight Lunenburg keeps losing
A researched argument for how Lunenburg can protect its heritage, grow its tax base, and make housing more affordable by building more homes.
Nova Scotia needs a yes-if culture
A constructive approach to Nova Scotia housing, resource, and energy projects: not no by default, not approve by default, but yes with clear conditions.
Nova Scotia's resource debate is really about trust
Nova Scotia has real resource opportunities, but each project should be judged by evidence, local upside, environmental risk, and whether the public is being asked to trust too much.
What should come first: the economy or the environment?
A practical way to think about economy-versus-environment tradeoffs: affordability, local capacity, development upside, and environmental risk.