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Join the Black Women in Business Access Town Hall this Saturday July 25th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. At the Creek House. Tyng Hill 3825 Route 845 Kingston, NB

Whether you are navigating the corporate world, building a business, pursuing leadership opportunities, or growing a side hustle, your experience matters. What we hear at the town hall will help strengthen the pilot and support the case for it to become a sustainable annual initiative created with Black women and for Black women.

Please feel free to come with a friend, relative, colleague, or another woman whose voice should be part of this conversation.

Cc: @bbpnnewbrunswick

Registration link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_z2-VW98KLtsEjse0Hgy07jAL12518QdiG2QUS3PoK2q8Vg/viewform?usp=header by @saintjohncommunityvoice

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3 months ago

🌼 Did you know Saint John's public gardens are about much more than gardening?

They’re places where friendships grow, families connect, volunteers make a difference, and nature is celebrated. 🌿💚

In our latest feature, Amy Cleveland of the @saintjohn.horticultural Saint John Horticultural Association shares how community gardens are creating opportunities for people of all ages to learn new skills, support pollinators, volunteer, and enjoy the outdoors together.

✨ Inside the interview:
🌱 Free gardening workshops
🐝 Pollinator conservation
🤝 Volunteer opportunities
🌸 Family-friendly summer programs
🌍 Building a greener, stronger Saint John

📖 Read the full story here:
https://sjcommunityvoice.ca/saint-john-community-gardens-cultivate-connection-this-summer/

💚 Enjoy stories that celebrate our community? Follow Saint John Community Voice for more local news and inspiring stories about the people, places, and ideas shaping Saint John.

#SaintJohn #CommunityGardens #Gardening #SummerInSaintJohn #Volunteer #Community #SaintJohnNB #NewBrunswick #SupportLocalNews #CommunityVoice by @saintjohncommunityvoice

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3 months ago

💙 When communities come together, hope becomes action.

Families, caregivers, volunteers, and supporters across New Brunswick recently gathered for the 2026 Walk & Roll for @@md_canada , raising awareness, building connections, and advocating for faster access to life-changing treatments.

✨ In our latest feature, we explore how these events brought communities together in Saint John, Fredericton, and Moncton—and why local action can have a national impact.

🦽❤️ From fundraising to advocacy, this is a story about community, courage, and collective voice.

👉 Read more: https://sjcommunityvoice.ca/walk-roll-events-bring-communities-together-for-advocacy-and-hope/

📣 Follow Saint John Community Voice for more stories that celebrate our people, our communities, and the causes that bring us together.

#SaintJohn #WalkAndRoll #CommunityVoice #MuscularDystrophyCanada #CommunityImpact #NewBrunswick #CommunityStorytelling #Advocacy #Inclusion by @saintjohncommunityvoice

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4 months ago

Your vote. Your city. Your future. 🗳️

The Saint John Civic Election 2026 is coming up on May 11—and it’s your chance to have a say in the direction of our community.

✨ Here’s what you’ll find in our latest feature:
• Who’s running for Mayor and Council
• How and where to vote
• Key dates (including advance voting!)
• Upcoming candidate debates

Whether you’re voting for the first time or the fifth, staying informed matters.

👉 Read more: https://sjcommunityvoice.ca/saint-john-civic-election-2026-what-voters-need-to-know/

📣 Follow Saint John Community Voice for more stories that keep our community informed, engaged, and connected. by @saintjohncommunityvoice

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6 months ago

What was once the home of the Telegraph Journal is now shaping the next generation of creators at the CAM Institute of Design.

Our guest contributor Amaka Otoh's story is about legacy, transformation, and what it means for a community to hold onto its past—while building its future. 💡

✨ Key takeaways:
• A historic Saint John landmark finds new purpose
• A new generation learns to tell stories in digital form
• A model for how communities can reuse and reimagine space

👉 Read the full story: https://sjcommunityvoice.ca/telegraph-journal-cam-institute-of-design-saint-john-storytelling/

📢 Follow Saint John Community Voice for more stories that celebrate our people, places, and shared future. by @saintjohncommunityvoice

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6 months ago

💧 Clean water starts with protecting nature—and Saint John is leading the way.

With over 4,800 hectares of watershed land now conserved, the city is taking a major step to protect its drinking water for generations to come.

Leading the announcement was Mayor Donna Reardon, alongside Julie Dabrusin, John Herron, and Emilie Day of the Nature Conservancy of Canada, highlighting the importance of this milestone for the community.

✨ Why this matters:
• 🌿 Nature helps filter and protect your drinking water
• 🌊 Stronger defence against flooding and climate impacts
• 🤝 Collaboration across community and government

This is what leadership and community care look like in action.

👉 Read the full story: https://sjcommunityvoice.ca/saint-john-watershed-conservation-community-voice/ by @saintjohncommunityvoice

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7 months ago

💜 When women support women, communities grow stronger.

@prudeincsj PRUDE Inc.’s International Women’s Day celebration in Saint John brought together inspiring voices from across the community for an afternoon of connection, storytelling, and leadership.

Guided by this year’s theme “Give to Gain,” the event featured a powerful panel discussion where women shared their experiences volunteering, overcoming challenges, and finding the confidence to make their voices heard.

Saint John Mayor Donna Reardon delivered an inspiring keynote, reminding attendees that meaningful impact often begins close to home.

✨ Key takeaways from the event:
• 💬 Use your voice to inspire and support others
• 🤝 Volunteering can open unexpected paths to leadership
• 🌍 Change often begins right in your own neighbourhood

Events like this highlight the strength, resilience, and leadership of women shaping our community.

👉 Read the full feature: https://sjcommunityvoice.ca/international-womens-day-prude-saint-john/ by @saintjohncommunityvoice

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7 months ago

🎮 72 hours. One surprise theme. A room full of creators.

This January, @caminstitutesj CAM Institute of Design is hosting the Global Game Jam in Saint John, turning Crown Street into a hub of creativity, collaboration, and rapid innovation. From first-time hobbyists to seasoned pros, creators will come together to build a playable game from scratch—in just one weekend.

✨ Why this matters for Saint John:
🎨 Brings artists, programmers, musicians, and storytellers together
⚡ Showcases rapid prototyping and hands-on learning
🌍 Connects local talent to a global creative movement

📍 CAM Institute of Design, 201 Crown Street
🗓 Friday, Jan 30 – Sunday, Feb 1

👉 Read more about how this event is strengthening Saint John’s creative community:
🔗 https://sjcommunityvoice.ca/cam-institute-of-design-hosts-the-global-game-jam-in-saint-john/ by @saintjohncommunityvoice

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9 months ago

Saint John Airport has entered a new chapter.

In this Q&A spotlight, we meet Court Edeburn, the new President and CEO of @ysjairport YSJ, as he shares his reflections on leadership, community, and the role the airport plays in connecting people, growing the region, and shaping Saint John’s future.

From family reunions to economic opportunity, this conversation explores how travel can be a powerful community connector.

Read the full feature here:
https://sjcommunityvoice.ca/meet-court-edeburn-saint-john-airport-ceo/ by @saintjohncommunityvoice

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9 months ago

Some stories meet you right where you are.

The Saint John launch of Open Roads, Open Hearts (@fortephina)was an intimate and moving evening at the @saintjohnfpl Saint John Free Public Library—filled with reflection, shared emotion, and the reminder that it is never too late to begin again.

Our latest feature captures the author’s reading, the conversation, and the quiet power of coming together through story.

Read more here:
👉 https://sjcommunityvoice.ca/saint-john-book-launch-open-roads-open-hearts/

@thepublishingpad by @saintjohncommunityvoice

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9 months ago

Food has a way of bringing people together—and Taste of KV did just that. 🌍🍽️

This vibrant community event filled the Kennebecasis Valley with flavour, connection, and joy, creating space for families, newcomers, seniors, and local businesses to come together and feel at home. Organized by the Rothesay–Quispamsis Community Network Inc., Taste of KV is a beautiful example of how community-led events can foster belonging and shared pride.

Read our latest feature to see how this celebration is building stronger connections across Saint John and the Valley:
👉 https://sjcommunityvoice.ca/taste-of-kv-builds-community-connections-across-saint-john-and-the-valley/

Have you attended a local event that brought people together? We’d love to hear about it. 💬 @rothesaynb @townofquispamsis

#SaintJohnCommunity #TasteOfKV #CommunityStories #LocalEvents #Belonging by @saintjohncommunityvoice

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10 months ago

CAM Institute of Design has introduced a groundbreaking Film Design Diploma—an intensive one-year program built to develop the next generation of visual storytellers right here in Saint John. This new initiative blends design, creativity, and career readiness while strengthening our city’s growing creative sector.

Check out how @caminstitutesj is helping shape the future of storytelling in our community.

Read more: Link in Bio

https://sjcommunityvoice.ca/cam-institute-of-design-introduces-film-design-curriculum-to-saint-john-community/ by @saintjohncommunityvoice

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a year ago