Aug 2, 2026

Catching Up With Local Communitarian Brian Neilson in 2026 - Church Guy


Brian with all the usual suspects above..

Communitarian non-pastor Brian appeared on the landscape recently in a new capacity. . . Church sign downtown.. imagine that?


and here:  Five candidates nominated to contest vacant seat on Sackville Town Council |

and here:  Sackville by-election candidates differ over lifting the ban on more drive-thrus |

and here:  Sackville by-election candidates weigh in on planting, protecting and preserving town trees |

and here:  Tantramarshire est. 2015: Who is Brian Neilson? CHMA 106.9 fm with local parent who wants to see smiles [on our muzzled children]

and here:  Sackville 20/20 - Did you tune in to the Candidate's Forum... | Facebook

and here:  Meet three young leaders making their mark on N.B. | CBC News

and here:  CHMA Morning Edition » CHMA

and here:  The Three-Man Weave » CHMA

Photography by THE Indie Media Eastcoast - July 2026
"Burning Bush" Church sign in 
Sackville N.B. at Bridge Street/Squire Street


Website:  St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Sackville, New Brunswick - Home Page

And here:  St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Sackville | Sackville NB | Facebook

Mission here:  St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Sackville, New Brunswick - Mission

"Dads are #1" - photography by THE Indie Media Eastcoast 





“Vsionary Project..... My pet project, dream scenario,” said candidate Brian Neilson, “is what I have been working on for the last three or four years with several other community members, something called Sackville Schools 2020.”

Neilson said this “visionary project” would, among other things, create a performing space that could be used by students as well as local theatre groups and music festivals as well as a community kitchen where people could come together.

“It is an opportunity for students,” Neilson said, “to fall in love with this community, so that people stay in this community and then are drawn to this community because of its innovative education.”

He added that as more people are attracted to Sackville, they create a tax base to support the hospital and care for the elderly.

“It’s a question of whether we want to grow and take a stand,” Neilson said, “or just keep our head in the sand and hope no one bugs us too much.”

[Looks like reactionary Brian found his audience for performance theatre after all this time]

 source:

Sackville town council candidates discuss their dreams and pet projects |



My pet project is a little different .. something for the youth.. to get them outside playing with their friends and making new friends.. without any meddling commies in their faces.


Perhaps the new skatepark project will eventually be incorporated into the new "Exit 506 Village" plans?  Best to locate the youth safely far enough away from the communists at Mount Allison University as possible.. read more here:  

[thanks Bruce Wark for your excellent coverage]




Building New Brunswick's Future Workforce with Mary Butler, NBCC - An Acadia Broadcasting Podcast - Mills & Campbell

 At this link:  

Building New Brunswick’s Future Workforce from Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting Podcast | Podcast Episode on Podbay


"At our highest we were at 40% international students" - Mary Butler, NBCC President & CEO

More here:  NBCC’s Mary Butler named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs

Podcast notes:

"On this week’s Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Mary Butler, President and CEO of the New Brunswick Community College.  The NBCC has six campuses, 1,200 employees, 5,500 full-time students and 13,000 total learners each year.  Enrolment has been rising, and the college boasts a 90 percent graduation rate.  Butler and her team are rethinking the role of college education in New Brunswick, tackling issues such as international skills recognition, strengthening college entry pathways for high school students and embracing artificial intelligence (AI).  As the NEET rate among young New Brunswickers (those Not in Employment, Education and Training) is rising, she sees a golden opportunity for the NBCC. "

NBCC is a "Crown corporation" .. receiving government funding.

More here on the funding NBCC receives:  Grants and Contributions

$542,832.00

Oct 13, 2023
Agreement:

222379

Agreement Number:

222379

Duration: from Oct 13, 2023 to Mar 31, 2026

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Aug 1, 2026

Brendon O'Connell: Trump & The Straits -- Iran Has Fallen Re Wiring The World's Oil Supply Routes

 At this link on Youtube with Brendon O'Connell:

Trump & The Straits – Iran Has Fallen Re Wiring The World’S Oil Supply Routes - YouTube