Natasha Lee is sowing seeds of growth in Trinidad and Tobago
The exciting journey of leading and growing 4-H in the Caribbean, and teaching children to grow food.
Sascha Boulet-Devost is reshaping healthcare delivery in rural communities
How the CEO of Capture Therapeutics is reshaping healthcare delivery.
Josh LeBrun on social enterprise and building community
“When you take on something beautiful, it draws talented people.”
Shilo Boucher on building a healthy, strong community
“Focusing on preventative healthcare will create a positive overall community healthcare model.”
50 years of reunions, trees and memories for the Class of ’74 civil engineers
The strong bond of the Class of '74 civil engineers at UNB.
Katie Davey on public policy, social innovation and social entrepreneurship in New Brunswick
“We have a fragmented information environment. Figuring out how we have more understanding and empathy toward each other is the underpinning to solving the largest challenges we face.”
Jen Woodland on integrated health research and the importance of knowledge translation
"It’s our responsibility as researchers to communicate our work well so that people from multiple disciplines can understand. It’s one of the most critical things in healthcare.”
Charles A. Diab returns to Fredericton to lead the Chalmers Foundation
The CEO of the Chalmers Foundation shares his outlook for the community.
UNBers play big role in sending telescope above the clouds in a total solar eclipse
Alumni, students and faculty were part of an innovative project during 2024's total solar eclipse.
Business is blooming for Sophie Sharp
The journey behind flower farming and growing a local business.
Victoria LaBillois on economic reconciliation in Canada
“People fear what they don’t understand. Becoming an ally involves listening and learning about how we can make economic reconciliation happen together.”
Kelly Dunfield is saving lives in small-town New Brunswick and around the world
Sussex, NB is benefitting from nurse-practitioner and entrepreneur, Kelly Dunfield.
UNB Chancellor Wade MacLauchlan on the role of universities and education in our collective future
“Universities have a responsibility for innovation, creativity, invention, creating community and the core contribution of giving people the opportunity to be better.”
Stacey Clark is growing the global SABIAN brand in rural New Brunswick
The vice-president of marketing for SABIAN shares how the company continues to grow its global presence.
Mohamed Bagha on growing strong communities by engaging newcomers
“We are only on the front end of growth right now. Growth will be fueled by newcomers.”
Brenda Goddard forged a career devoted to helping the most vulnerable as UN High Commissioner for Refugees
The UNB Law grad shares her remarkable journey and the impact she's made.
Cristina Flores Justic is blazing trails for women in rugby around the world
How being elected one of the first women on the World Rugby Council has made an impact on women in the sport.
Mike Corey on facing your fears to go far
“Our body is an amazing tool. We have a superpower which is adaptability. Our body will adapt to where we are and what we do. We need to use that beautiful tool more.”
Teresa Fowler on the need for a reckoning in Canadian hockey culture
“We need to consider the role of grooming - it happens with boys in hockey and it glorifies aggression and violence, along with a culture of silence.”
Supporting housing in communities that need it most
Cathering Pak, senior specialist with CMHC shares her work on the housing portfolio in northern Canada
Lea Nicholas MacKenzie on championing Indigenous human rights
“Advocating for Indigenous Rights with Indigenous Peoples instead of for Indigenous Peoples is important work.”
Mark Leger on the future of local journalism and its importance in building communities
“We need to continue to have an optimistic spirit as we innovate new solutions for local journalism.”
Preserving the past and making connections on the Miramichi
Christine Jean becomes director of the New Brunswick Woodsman's Museum.
Balarama Holness on education, politics and confronting systemic racism
“Racism creates oppression, but it also creates mystic-like fiery rebels and revolutionaries with the ability to transform evil into optimism, change and humanity.”
A leader in supply chain contributes to community growth in New Brunswick's Port City
Director of Supply Chain Innovation for the Port of Saint John, Shannon Blanchard shares her love for the community.
The mindset shift needed for an inclusive community
Sarah Wagner shares recent wins and how we need to move forward to be more inclusive.
Graham Nickerson forged a second career uncovering and retelling history in Atlantic Canada
Sharing the untold Black history in the Maritimes.
A community forest of the past and future
Chris is director of forestry for Mission Municipal Forest, a community-managed forest that was the first of its kind in Canada.
John Leroux on why architecture and art are so important in attracting and inspiring people
“You can’t say you love a place and build cheaply or not care about its history or environment or landscape or culture. If we truly love a place, we have to act like it.”
Donald Savoie on the centralization of power in Western governments, lack of public trust in our leaders, and what government IS good at
“We’ve added layers upon layers of bureaucracy.”
Emilie Chiasson on creating human-centred designs and solving big challenges through collective action and gender equality
“As the world increasingly navigates complex conflicts, the solutions we implement need to be equally complex.”
Shyla O’Donnell is optimistic about Indigenous rights and culture and a sustainable future for Canadians
The impact of helping to create and lead The Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick.
Marcel LeBrun is building a community
As the founder and driving force behind the 12 Neighbours Community project, Marcel is a living testament to the power of one.
Driving road safety in Costa Rica
How Javier Zamora-Rojas has improved road safety in his home country of Costa Rica.
Asif Hasan on the entrepreneurship ecosystem, and the role of businesses and individuals in building a diverse, flourishing community
“Don’t let fear take you over. It’s ok to be vulnerable.”
Li Song is being the change she wants to see
How this international student graduate has become a force driving diversity and inclusion in New Brunswick.
Brent Staeben is Fredericton’s impresario
How the founding force behind the renowned Harvest Music Festival grew the event to become a cultural beacon.
Asif Hasan makes an impact - on sustainability and community
Asif Hasan gives back in many ways - both in New Brunswick and in Bangladesh.
