Steve Mahoney Quotations

Landowners can use these products for beautification or for conservation purposes.

We like to vary what we offer from year to year. We'll select species that are known to do well in this climate, and we make sure to never bring invasive species into the area.

The biggest challenge is how to help injured workers and smooth the transition back into the workplace.

It's ideal for someone who wants to plant trees for a wind break or to create some wildlife habitat. If you have an acre of land, you can plant up to 1,000 trees, depending on spacing.

It's very much a big-picture job. I'll be meeting with management and unions and other stakeholders across the province. It's very much an outreach job.

If artists want to have people come to their shows and buy their merchandise, they really have to make a commitment to those fans and bring the best music, shows and interaction that they can. This is something that won't change with technology or economy.

The internet has taken away a lot of personalization. A lot of people are writing articles and talking about being able to social network and making these connections but I don't think anything will replace the human connection making an actual conversation to somebody face to face.

You can sit behind your computer and listen to music via a program or from the Internet and also watch performances on the Internet. There's motivation to sit at home. You don't have to get dressed up, or be social and for those old enough you don't risk DUI charges by drinking at home at the computer.

I think the Internet has hurt music more than it has helped it. The idea of giving music away for free just bothers me. And, when one band or artist gives it away, it devalues the rest of the product from those who would like to make some money or a living from it.