Don DarlingSaint John Energy at a Crossroads: Why This Election Matters for SJE's FutureHow Voters Can Shape the Future of Saint John Energy by Engaging Provincial CandidatesSep 171Sep 171
Don DarlingIs partisan politics and misinformation the biggest threat to our democracy?I've been losing sleep over my lived experience and observations of our political landscape. I don't want to see a further decline, so I…Mar 3, 2023Mar 3, 2023
Don DarlingEnvision Saint John Is Not The Regional Success Machine It Was Supposed To Be. Can It Be Salvaged?A key element of Saint John merging economic agencies and expanding the focus to the region was to share costs equitably and create a new…Nov 8, 20221Nov 8, 20221
Don DarlingCould I move here forever?Have you ever visited somewhere so unique, beautiful, and peaceful that you told yourself, "I could move here forever?" Banff is one of…Oct 8, 2022Oct 8, 2022
Don DarlingSeparated at birth and reunited by chance.I want to tell you about a reunion of two pups separated at birth. They were born in January of 2022 and hadn't seen each other since march…Oct 1, 2022Oct 1, 2022
Don DarlingFreedom had never felt so good.One year ago today, we jumped in the truck and drove the first kilometres of what was going to be an epic adventure. We were exhausted from…Sep 22, 20222Sep 22, 20222
Don DarlingSaint John Taxpayers Are Footing Too Much of the Bill for Heavy IndustryThe City of Saint John has one primary source of revenue, and that’s municipal property tax. If a community is forced to fight for…Jun 17, 2022Jun 17, 2022
Don DarlingPromises made and Promise Broken.This is a letter I sent to council members and city staff last night. I'm asking them to intervene with the Province, the Premier and our…Jun 7, 2022Jun 7, 2022
Don DarlingWhat happened to you can be your strength.What’s the fine line between being so comfortable with someone and taking that same person for granted? I’ve been thinking about that…Dec 6, 2021Dec 6, 2021
Don DarlingI understand your frustration and don’t blame you for being skeptical.During elections, I am reminded of how divided our city, province and country can be. I entered politics to serve the citizens of this…Sep 8, 2021Sep 8, 2021