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Continue reading →: New Brunswick as a Leader: The future belongs to those who face risk and challenges head on, and innovate.My earlier post wasn’t an argument for accepting environmental consequences in pursuit of economic development. It was an argument for thinking bigger. If industries and technologies are part of our future, shouldn’t New Brunswick be looking for ways to make them better, cleaner and more sustainable? We have an opportunity…
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Continue reading →: Beyond Saying No: The Courage to Build New Brunswick’s FutureNew Brunswick has enormous potential, but are we too quick to say no to the opportunities that could help us realize it? From data centres and natural gas development to investment, innovation and long-term economic planning, it’s time we moved beyond reflexive opposition and find the courage to think bigger…
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Continue reading →: The United States of America has woken up!From historic electoral breakthroughs to shifting political control, Americans have sent a message about the direction they want their country to take. A significant moment for representation, political change and the future of American democracy.
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Continue reading →: Beware organizations that prey on injured CAF membersA veteran assessed at 100% for Pain and Suffering Compensation is entitled to approximately $462,000. If a company charges 30%, that company could receive nearly $139,000 for helping complete an application that, in many cases, can be submitted in less than an hour.
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Continue reading →: Assume Less. Lead Better.Four years after giving a presentation on LGBTQ+ inclusion to Canadian Armed Forces leaders, I realized that what I was really talking about wasn’t sexuality at all. It was leadership. Leadership isn’t about treating everyone the same—it’s about making sure everyone knows they belong.
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Continue reading →: Why I Keep Driving Past Saint John to Buy CarsI’ve bought enough cars to know that the vehicle is only half the story. Most of my buying happened outside Saint John, which says something in itself. Along the way, I’ve encountered excellent salespeople, questionable tactics, honest mistakes, and outright nonsense. Here’s my unfiltered experience with Saint John car dealerships,…
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Continue reading →: Finding Room in God’s HomeFor years, I wondered whether there was room in the Church for someone like me. This reflection explores my journey from fear and exclusion to belonging and hope, and how I came to discover that God’s love was never conditional. If there are many rooms in God’s house, then our…
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Continue reading →: One Month Into Retirement at 42After more than 23 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, I’m beginning my transition to retirement at 42. One month in, I’ve discovered that retirement isn’t about doing less—it’s about choosing what matters most: community, faith, friendships, service, and building a meaningful next chapter.
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Continue reading →: For the teenager sitting in the pew.What happens when the place that taught you about God’s love becomes the place where you question whether you belong? A personal reflection on growing up at Beulah Camp, the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, and why the Gospel calls us to welcome rather than wound.
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Continue reading →: Strength is not the same as silence.There is a part of my retirement story that isn’t about rank, achievements, or years served. It’s about learning that asking for help is a sign of strength.
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