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Time banking is a global movement taking root in southwestern New Brunswick, allowing members to help others in exchange for services they need.
Lorna Jones started the group last year as part of a growing global movement
Hope Edmond · CBC News
· Posted: Sep 06, 2026 1:18 PM EDT | Last Updated: 9 minutes ago
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Lorna Jones founded the Charlotte County Time Bank a year ago, letting members exchange services for free. (Ian Curran/CBC)
When Lorna Jones fell and broke both of her wrists, she needed some help with everyday tasks around her St. Stephen home.
That recovery inspired her to launch the Charlotte County Time Bank last year in southwestern New Brunswick. The non-profit organization lets members exchange skills and services without spending money.
Members list their abilities on the organization’s website. For every hour spent helping another member, they earn one credit redeemable for services from someone else in the group.
“It’s a bit like a barter system,” Jones said. “People who join up and become members can offer things that they like to do, things that they’re passionate about,
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