🌈 Be Vocal and Visible Allies! 🤝
In a world witnessing a rise in hate, discrimination, and disinformation, it feels like we're regressing. But we can choose love over fear, empathy over hate, and protect marginalized community members. Recognize privilege and use it for good. Let's prevent division and hate in our Province. Want to be an LGBTQ+ ally? Here's how:
Together, we can create a society that celebrates diversity and fosters equality. 🌍💙🌈
#ChooseLove #BeAnAlly #SupportLGBTQ+ #UnityInDiversity
”Last night, while waiting to board our plane, our daughter Carter was being her usual inquisitive self wanting to meet and say “hi” to everyone she could, until she walked up on this man.
He reached out and asked if she wanted to sit with him.
He pulled out his tablet and showed her how to draw with it, they watched cartoons together, and she offered him snacks.
This wasn’t a short little exchange, this was 45 minutes.
Watching them in that moment, I couldn’t help but think, different genders, different races, different generations, and the best of friends.
This is the world I want for her.
In a country that is so deeply divided by beliefs, I want her life to be filled with moments like this... not liberal or conservative republican or democrat, socialist or capitalist, just HUMAN.
Joseph from Samsungus in Oklahoma, if this should happen to find you.
Thank you for showing my daughter what kindness and compassion looks like.
Continue to shine your light in the world.”
Credit: Kevin Armentrout
In response to the extreme cold weather, front-line agencies, community partners, the Department of Social Development and the City have collaborated to support expanded options for warming centres throughout the City over the weekend.
Details here 👇 https://t.co/llLjl2X3xQ
Saint John's own Stone Church needs your votes! The church is one of 10 community heritage places competing in the @nationaltrustca's Next Great Save contest, vying for $50,000 to be used to stabilize the church tower.
Cast your vote before February 22: https://t.co/MJaLXobHzN
❄️The results are in: Following weeks of anticipation and more than 4,000 votes, residents have chosen the names they want to see on eight of the City’s snowplows.
See them here 👉https://t.co/P87FCFHzsV
A big thank you to @973thewave for their partnership on this contest.
Mayor @DonnaReardonSJ raised the #BellLetsTalk flag this morning in front of City Hall. The City of Saint John encourages staff and residents to join the conversation on mental health. Visit https://t.co/rlGiwZfOXP.
In time for #PrideMonth City crews have refreshed the rainbow crosswalk at the bottom of King Street!🌈
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À temps pour le #MoisDeLaFierté, les équipes de la Ville ont rafraîchi le passage piétonnier aux couleurs de l’arc-en-ciel à la fin de la rue King!🌈
Residents asked to prepare for heavy rainfall Saturday through to Sunday. For details, visit https://t.co/uyVbkKZFOe
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Les habitants sont priés de se préparer à de fortes pluies.
In Ukraine and neighbouring countries, the humanitarian needs are immense.
Red Cross teams inside and outside Ukraine have mobilized to help people impacted by the conflict.
Your donation to @redcrosscanada can make a difference.
OVERNIGHT ON-STREET PARKING BAN declared for South/Central Peninsula from 11pm tonight until 7am tomorrow. Vehicles not moved will be ticketed and/or towed at owner's expense. For more information, including available off-street parking lots, click here: https://t.co/N7SuXoR1U2
Your vote has never mattered more than it does right now.
Today is National Voter Registration Day. Go to https://t.co/XdZz4dh82T to register and make a plan to vote. And make sure everybody you know does, too.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought to the end, through her cancer, with unwavering faith in our democracy and its ideals. That’s how we remember her. But she also left instructions for how she wanted her legacy to be honored. My statement: https://t.co/Wa6YcT5gDi