Don Darling

Don Darling Passionate about better Outcomes. Former Mayor of SJ, NB. Focused on making a difference Proud husband and father. Former mayor, facilitator, and business advisor.

Passionate about others, helping people achieve better personal and professional outcomes, and believe that we can design a more inclusive new normal.

Herb Doughty is retiring from City Hall after 55 incredible years of dedication. At 89 years of age, he has officially d...
08/31/2026

Herb Doughty is retiring from City Hall after 55 incredible years of dedication. At 89 years of age, he has officially decided to step into a well-deserved retirement after keeping the City Hall building going for over half a century.

Herb has been a quiet anchor for City Hall, touching the lives of thousands of people, including mayors, staff, citizens, and tenants. Whether it was a simple encounter early in the morning or a brief chat late at night, his kind, quiet, knowledgeable, and dedicated presence always brought a smile to everyone he met.

We thank Herb for his lifetime of service and wish him all the absolute best in his well-deserved retirement!

I've spent much of this evening editing photos from today's incredible Air Show Atlantic, and what an experience it was!...
08/30/2026

I've spent much of this evening editing photos from today's incredible Air Show Atlantic, and what an experience it was!
This was my first time photographing aircraft moving at such incredible speeds. Some of the pictures turned out well, and many didn't, and that's okay. Nothing could take away from the experience or the gratitude I feel for having had the opportunity to be there.

Watching our Canadian Forces Snowbirds, seeing historic Second World War fighter aircraft that helped the Allies win the war, and thinking about the thousands of hours of training behind the extraordinary precision displayed by the pilots and their crews, it was simply awesome.

It was also wonderful to see more than 10,000 people, young and old, enjoying the day together. A special thank-you to everyone who participated, attended or hosted a display, including the Royal Canadian Air Force, RCMP, Canadian Coast Guard, private companies, vendors, and so many others who helped make the event such a success. I sincerely hope we can do it all again next year!

As I've shared before, I love photography because it lets us preserve what matters. A photograph freezes the smiles, the joy, the experience and the memories—forever.
Well, it's off to bed for me, but I'll leave you with a few of my favourite pictures from today. I would love to hear what you think! ✈️📸🇨🇦

📚 Come on down to the biggest book sale in Atlantic Canada!The mezzanine at TD Station is FULL of books, and there are s...
08/28/2026

📚 Come on down to the biggest book sale in Atlantic Canada!

The mezzanine at TD Station is FULL of books, and there are some real treasures to be found. Whether you’re into fiction, history, cooking, sports, kids’ books or just love a great bargain, there’s something here for everyone.

And the best part? Your purchases support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John and the incredible work they do for young people in our community.

Great books, great cause, great community. Come down, have a look and take a few treasures home! 📚❤️

I'm curious how this settlement will inform the proposed Online Harms Act and how it will support Canadian youth. The bo...
08/26/2026

I'm curious how this settlement will inform the proposed Online Harms Act and how it will support Canadian youth. The border likely didn't stop the harmful practices.

08/26/2026

I support Premier Holt and her government's decision to review this important opportunity.

New Brunswick must be prepared to examine every responsible option to deliver the services people expect, improve affordability and strengthen our economy. That includes responsibly developing our natural resources to help provide a safe, reliable and affordable energy supply.

With Canada facing a serious trade war, business as usual is not enough. We need to approach every economic opportunity with focus and urgency, protect New Brunswick jobs, attract investment and build a stronger, more self-reliant province.

Most people around the world know that Canada does not rip people off and that we are not difficult to work with. Canadi...
08/25/2026

Most people around the world know that Canada does not rip people off and that we are not difficult to work with. Canadians and Americans share deep roots going back centuries. I remain hopeful that rhetoric will give way to respectful negotiations that recognize our sovereignty and the importance of our relationship.

Tariffs raise costs, worsen affordability, and ultimately hurt hardworking individuals and families on both sides of the border.

As Prime Minister Carney said, “Small acts of solidarity, repeated millions of times, make a statement.” We are the masters of our own destiny, and each of us can make a difference.

It’s hard to recognize America these days. Donald Trump has started an economic war against our country, and Canadians w...
08/22/2026

It’s hard to recognize America these days. Donald Trump has started an economic war against our country, and Canadians were right not to accept a bad deal.

While we haven’t seen the proposed terms, I trust our Prime Minister’s leadership and experience to know when to draw a line in the sand.

Now Canada must move faster, collaborate more and act boldly, strengthening trade beyond the United States while remaining open to a renewed partnership based on mutual benefit, not one-sided dominance.

Each of us has a role, buy Canadian, support local businesses and workers, travel at home, or explore the many great destinations beyond the United States.

We didn’t choose this fight, but we can choose to meet it together as proud Canadians. 🇨🇦

08/15/2026

Ministers Island is truly one of New Brunswick’s historic gems.

We’ve been spending more time in St. Andrews this summer and bought a season’s pass to the island. I love coming over on the weekends to take in the history, the incredible natural beauty, the magnificent grounds — and, of course, the cows!

There’s something magical about timing the tide, driving across the ocean floor of the Bay of Fundy, and arriving on an island that feels like a step back in time.

If you’re anywhere in the region, put Ministers Island on your list. It’s well worth the visit — and a great way to support the people working to preserve this remarkable piece of New Brunswick history. Check it out!

Happy National Acadian Day!Wishing everyone a joyful 15 Août filled with music, laughter, family, friends and plenty of ...
08/15/2026

Happy National Acadian Day!

Wishing everyone a joyful 15 Août filled with music, laughter, family, friends and plenty of Acadian pride!

Bonne fête nationale de l’Acadie! Vive l’Acadie! ⭐

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