Saint John, New Brunswick

Black Business and Professional Association BBPA Continues Outreach Program in New Brunswick to Support Black Entrepreneurs

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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St John, New Brunswick--(Newsfile Corp. - March 2, 2023) - The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) continues its outreach program in New Brunswick to support Black entrepreneurship.

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  • St John, New Brunswick--(Newsfile Corp. - March 2, 2023) - The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) continues its outreach program in New Brunswick to support Black entrepreneurship.
  • As part of the Black Entrepreneurship Program funded by the Federal government, BBPA will again deliver its BAIDS (Business Advisory Implementation Development Services) program, a national outreach initiative aimed at providing resources and support to Black entrepreneurs.
  • We want to level the playing field for Black entrepreneurs, one business at a time"
    Frances Delsol, VP Partnership, Outreach and Procurement at the BBPA, said, "Our outreach in New Brunswick is part of our continued efforts to support Black entrepreneurship across Canada.
  • For more information on the BAIDS program and BBPA's work to support Black entrepreneurs, please visit the BBPA website at www.bbpa.org .

Kelly Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to Saint John's Program for Real Change

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Kelly Foundation awarded $100,000 to Saint John's Program for Real Change , an organization that operates the largest shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness in the Sacramento region.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Kelly Foundation awarded $100,000 to Saint John's Program for Real Change , an organization that operates the largest shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness in the Sacramento region.
  • TWEET THIS: Kelly Foundation and #Sacramento based @RiverCityBank donate $100,000 to Saint John's Program for Real Change to improve the lives of women and children experiencing homelessness.
  • "The Kelly Foundation's grant is an investment that will heal lives for generations," said Julie Hirota, CEO of Saint John's Program for Real Change.
  • Since 1985, Saint John's Program for Real Change has provided more than 30,000 homeless women and children with the essential tools to rise above their circumstances and make REAL, transformative change in their lives.

TD and Saint John Sea Dogs Announce New Name for Arena

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Friday, August 30, 2019
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SAINT JOHN, NB, Aug. 30, 2019 /CNW/ - TD Bank Group and the Saint John Sea Dogs announced today the Sea Dogs' current home arena, Harbour Station, has been renamed TD Station.

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  • SAINT JOHN, NB, Aug. 30, 2019 /CNW/ - TD Bank Group and the Saint John Sea Dogs announced today the Sea Dogs' current home arena, Harbour Station, has been renamed TD Station.
  • "We are excited to unveil TD Station as the new home of the Saint John Sea Dogs," said Jennifer Auld, Vice President Atlantic Canada, TD Canada Trust.
  • "We're thrilled with the announcement of TD Station," said Trevor Georgie, President & General Manager, Saint John Sea Dogs.
  • The Saint John Sea Dogs will open the 2019-20 regular season at home on Friday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. at TD Station.

TD and Saint John Sea Dogs Announce New Naming Rights Sponsorship

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
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SAINT JOHN, NB, Aug. 14, 2019 /CNW/ -The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's (QMJHL) Saint John Sea Dogs are proud to announce a new sponsorship agreement with TD Bank Group.

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  • SAINT JOHN, NB, Aug. 14, 2019 /CNW/ -The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's (QMJHL) Saint John Sea Dogs are proud to announce a new sponsorship agreement with TD Bank Group.
  • As part of the TD commitment to the Sea Dogs and the Saint John community, TD will host minor hockey practices with the Sea Dogs, deploy hockey-based community initiatives and elevate the in-game Sea Dogs experience through music events.
  • "TD is committed to supporting and investing in the communities in which we live, work and play, and I'm excited to announce our sponsorship of the Saint John Sea Dogs," said Frank McKenna, Deputy Chair, TD Bank Group.
  • "This is a monumental day for not only the Saint John Sea Dogs, but the entire city of Saint John and the surrounding area," said Trevor Georgie, President & General Manager, Saint John Sea Dogs.

New Graduates of Pioneering Upskilling Program for Women

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Friday, August 2, 2019
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    SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, Aug. 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today 9 women of diverse ages and backgrounds celebrate their graduation from the Skilled Trades Exploration Program for Women (STEPW) at NBCC Saint John.
  • Focused on upskilling, the new graduates will start work immediately at better paying jobs that J.D.
  • This effort builds on the successful program pioneered by JDI at the Halifax Shipyard in partnership with Women Unlimited.
  • I want to thank New Boots, NBCC and the Province for their commitment to this great program.

Unifor sends aid to New Brunswick to help families fleeing floods

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Friday, May 4, 2018
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SAINT JOHN, May 4, 2018 /CNW/ - Unifor has donated $35,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to provide urgent aid to families and communities impacted by the devastating floods in New Brunswick.

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  • SAINT JOHN, May 4, 2018 /CNW/ - Unifor has donated $35,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to provide urgent aid to families and communities impacted by the devastating floods in New Brunswick.
  • "As a social union, Unifor believes our work extends far beyond the collective bargaining table and into our communities.
  • Unifor members are encouraged to help as flooding continues and the worst may not be over.
  • Unifor 7,200 New Brunswick members work throughout the province in forestry, fishing, telecommunications, education, airlines, manufacturing and the hospitality sectors.