Radio Show Notes: Thurs July 4 2024

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Weather...
🌞⛅ A mix of sun and clouds. a bit Windy. High 27. Humidex 31. 
Firepit Index: currently a burn ban across all of NB
👀 Weather links and Forest Fire Index https://www.newcountry969.ca/storm/
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CBC reporting on a possible strike involving Provincial Park employees...  more than two thousand public sector workers- including trades workers and park staff- could strike some time this month...  the union is seeking higher wages... the union includes workers at the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, also the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture.
https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1.7253318
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Nursing Home Waiting List Woes... the list of people waiting to get into a nursing home in NB is the highest it's been in years... more than a thousand people... and ~ half of those folks are waiting in hospital.
https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1.7253182
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Atlantic Nationals car show is on through this weekend https://www.atlanticnationals.com/show-schedule/ ... some street closures downtown...
  • From 1p today (Thursday, July 4) til 3a on Saturday (July 6): 
    • Full closure of Main Street from Mechanic Street to Downing Street
  • From 6a Friday (July 5) to 3a on Saturday(July 6): 
    • Full closure of Main Street from Mechanic Street to Lutz Street with a detour on Foundry St. 
    • Full closure of Westmorland Street from Main Street to just past the entrance of the Moncton Market. 
    • Full closure of Botsford Street from Main Street to Queen Street. 
    • Full closure of Downing Street from Main Street to Assomption Boulevard. 
  • From 2p on Saturday (July 6) to 1a on Sunday(July 7): 
    • A full closure of Canada Street from Main Street to entrance of Indigo Parking Lot "

Atlantic Nationals street closures map

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Traffic...
The Killam Drive roundabout is completely closed between 7a and 7p until Friday (July 5) while they do paving. You will be detoured. This'll impact you traveling in a lot of different directions (Killam Drive/ Purdy Avenue/ Collishaw Street/ and Russ Howard Drive).
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Pretty big winner yesterday in the Food Depot 50/50: "CONGRATULATIONS Paul Bourgeois, WHO WINS $184,233.00" ... draws happen Wednesdays at 1p and support our food bank system. https://fooddepot.ca/about/#about-50-50 

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Feel Good Story... 
"July 5, 2024 2:30pm
Dear postal worker,
At our summer camp we made Postcards and one person sent one to their grandma without a Stamp. If you find it, can you Please return it to the MacPhee Center (across the Street) or use the Stamp on the back of this page? We would really appreciate it. Thank you so much!
The MacPhee Center for Creative Learning."

(reply)
"Found it and stamped it!
HAVE A GREAT DAY!"

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Radio Show Notes Wed July 3 2024

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*based on new Canadian study. Read more
 
Stories we're talking about today ...

☼ Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 29. Humidex 32. UV index 8 or very high.
Fire Ban Conditions: much of the Province is restricted/ Yellow... in the south we are in the Green. Weather links and Forest Fire Index/ Fire Ban info https://ww w.newcountry969.ca/storm/
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The Capitol Theatre undergoing renovations to make it more accessible... Ability New Brunswick suggested some  areas where the Capitol could be more inclusive, and improvements are underway.
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The New Brunswick SPCA Happy Tails Fund is in the news...  the fund helps pet owners under financial stress... here's what the website says: "Phase 1 | Available Now... improving access for low-income pet families to basic veterinary care such as spay and neuter, rabies shots and basic vaccines, and pest control.
Here's the website https://nbspca.ca/happy-tails
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Study finds Secret to Happiness might be birdseed and acorns*... A Canadian study found that city-dwellers surrounded by a variety of birds and tree species reported better mental health.
PSA: a junk drop-off event happens today...
From Eco360: "The following event will take place on Wed, Jul 3, 2024:

 Mobile Eco-Depot Moncton:

The Mobile Eco-Depot will be at the Moncton Coliseum (377 Killam Dr.) on dates indicated and will be open from noon to 8 pm. For details of what is acceptable for drop off, load limits, and other information, click http://rco.io/REJEF."
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Radio Show Notes Tues July 2, 2024

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☼ Mainly sunny. High 28 except 18 along parts of the coast. Humidex 30. UV index 7 or high.
Fire Ban Conditions: Yesterday the Province was Green (no restrictions). Updates happen in the afternoon.
👀 Weather links and Forest Fire Index/ Fire Ban info https://www.newcountry969.ca/storm/
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Tragic:
A person died after being hit by train in downtown Moncton...
- happened at tracks off Saint  George St. At around 6:00  Monday morning and involved a pedestrian. 
- roads were closed while officials investigated what happened. 
- RCMP are asking for anyone who might have possible video footage to please come forward. 
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WestJet mechanics went on strike and then reached an agreement with the company on the weekend...
- the airline canceled hundreds of flights and those cancelations impacted thousands of people...
- now the work begins to handle the backlog of travelers... which will take some time...
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Icymi, parts of the prov had Tornado Warnings this weekend... 
- Environment Canada issued tornado warnings for the Miramichi area and a few other places on Sunday.
- no tornadoes were reported but severe thunderstorms knocked out the power for thousands of customers.
- reminder, if we get a tornado warning go to a basement or lower level of a building. Also stay away from external doors, windows and walls.
https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1.7251236
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RCMP release surveillance photo of Moncton armed robbery suspect...
- Here's the info they shared... June 18th somebody with a weapon robbed a business on Mountain Road.
- they got an undisclosed amount of money and took off on a motorcycle.
- suspect photo on the RCMP social media... suspect is a six foot tall man with a medium build. Not much more detail because: motorcycle helmet. - please contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers with info.
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Some Maritimers were scooped up in the NHL draft the other day icymi...
- Spencer Gill of Riverview has been drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers. 
- Moncton Wildcat Gabe Smith of St. Andrews was drafted by the new team out of Utah.
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Canada Day Activity Links #Moncton and Many More Places!! #2024 #July1st #CanadaDay

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MONCTON INFO
*More Event Info on City website https://www.experiencemoncton.ca/article/2024-whoa-canada-celebrations or city Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cityofmoncton.villedemoncton/
 Kids Play Zone July 1st from 12p-8p at Riverfront Park is gonna be poppin off, baby!*
They'll have Bouncy Castles/ Food Trucks/ Fun Stuff my dudes.
- Noon until 4:30p is family-friendly entertainment on-stage at the park... Opening Prayer by Joan Milliea, demo by Mad Science, entertainment from Féeli Tout, and magic from Rémi Boudreau.
- Noon until 10p food trucks/ good eats vendors!
Artisan Village
- 12p until 10p the Artisan Village happens on Downing Street. 
Main Stage Music from 5p to 10p on the big stage at Riverfront Park Parking Lot will feature Eagle Feather, The Divorcees, Caroline Savoie, and Big Wreck 
FIREWORKS start at 10p... in the sky
*NOTE: at publishing time we have no info on a rain location, but LAST YEAR they said "In the event of heavy rains, the July 1 Celebrations (with the exception of fireworks) will take place at the Moncton Coliseum Agrena Complex." Check the Moncton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cityofmoncton.villedemoncton
Street Closures from 6a until 11:59p on July 1...
- Eastbound lanes of Assomption Blvd closed between Foundry Street and Mechanic Street (intersections will be open)
- Westbound lanes of Assomption Blvd closed between Main Street and Westmorland Street.
- Downing Street closed between Sommet Lane to Assomption Boulevard.

Moncton Parking
Pro tip: Watch for the Yellow Parking Signs that look like a softball. If you're not quite sure about where to park downtown in Moncton here's some info http://downtownmoncton.com/downtown-parking/

DIEPPE DETAILS
Canada Day Fun is happening at Dieppe’s PLACE 1604 (243 Gauvin Rd) on July 1st starting at 10am. 
2024 Canada Day  programming:
- 10a to 3:45p is the Canada Day carnival
- 4p is a performance by Art Richard
- 6:30p will feature La Patente and Plywood Joe.
- 10p Fireworks! (at Riverfront Park in Moncton)
*Note: if bad weather is a factor see HERE. Also, Dieppe's Facebook is HERE.
Also note: Admission is free.

RIVERVIEW
See https://www.townofriverview.ca/events/sunfest

Bouctouche see FACEBOOK.

Cap-Acadie (formerly Beaubassin East) (including Saint-André, Grand-Barachois, Haute-Aboujagane and Cormier Village) at publishing time there's nothing on their WEBSITE.

 CAP PELE
at time of posting, no info. In the past there was Family Fun at Aboiteau Beach. Also part of Cap Acadie. See Website HERE.

COCAGNE (now Communauté rurale de Beausoleil) at publishing time there's nothing on their FACEBOOK

DORCHESTER no info at time of blogging. Try HERE.

FUNDY PARK (Alma) see national parks website! Also maybe try the Fundy Guild FACEBOOK.

HILLSBOROUGH (now Fundy Albert) has Canada Day events listed here https://fundyalbert.ca/events/  and fireworks happening at Kiwanis Ball field at 10p.

HOPEWELL CAPE
Nothing listed at time of posting, but often there are events at Albert County Museum (and the museum has a dinosaur now!) website HERE and FACEBOOK.
 
Hopewell Rocks no info at time of blogging, but check the NB Parks FACEBOOK and check The Hopewell Rocks FACEBOOK.

MEMRAMCOOK See HERE and  see FACEBOOK.

PETITCODIAC (Now The Community of Three Rivers) ...
See HERE and here's a map if you need it for Memorial Park on Main Street, Petitcodiac. Here are some more links... Petitcodiac Arena...  Village website and unofficial FACEBOOK.

Port Elgin is now Strait Shores ... their website is https://www.strait-shores.ca/ ... Here's Port Elgin on a map... and the Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089572823622

Rexton/FiveRivers see website HERE and FACEBOOK.

RICHIBUCTO is now BEAURIVAGE see https://beaurivage.org/ or their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/villedebeaurivage  

Riverside-Albert is now Fundy/Albert ... see https://fundyalbert.ca/ and their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/villageoffundyalbert

Saint-Antoine is now Champdoré... Check HERE and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/champdorenb

SALISBURY ... links ... Town website and FACEBOOK.

SHEDIAC try their events page HERE or see their FACEBOOK.
Sussex links ... 8th Hussars Sports Centre. Also, see HERE and FACEBOOK
 
Amherst, Nova Scotia ... see their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amherstrecreation

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Blue Green Algae: *INFO on OUR DRINKING WATER.Also Ponds closed to recreation at Irishtown Park, Centennial Park, Jones Lake.

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Yesterday's (June 24) Times Transcript has a story about our Moncton water supply and what they're planning to keep us safe from blue green algae...
Highlights:
- the two reservoirs Moncton uses are Turtle Creek and Tower Road. The article says they have enough water to last a pretty substantial drought (11 months or something without rain!) (still, please conserve water)
- blue green algae was previously found at the Tower Road reservoir but we have a system to handle the problem.
- new improvements are coming to safen up water treatment even more in case of more blue green algae.
- article by Al Cochrane here https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/water-supply-is-strong-but-needs-protection-from-blue-green-algae-city
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