- Who: Joel Miller, licensed Saxologist (creds HERE)
- What: FREE JAZZ WORKSHOP!
- Where: Neil-Michaud Room in Arts Building on the Moncton campus of U de M
- When: Friday 21 Feb at 1:30p
- Why: because jazz. Also, because saxophone.
via the Facebook EVENT:
"The Department of Music at the Université de Moncton welcomes saxophonist and composer Joel Miller to present a jazz workshop on Friday, February 21, at 1:30 p.m., in the Neil-Michaud Room, located in the Fine Arts Pavilion of the Arts Building on the Moncton campus.
Miller will share his expertise in the field with students in the department and will also work with members of the Université de Moncton Jazz Ensemble. The ensemble is currently preparing the program for its end-of-year concert, which includes some of the Montreal composer’s works.
Joel is a Juno Award-winning jazz saxophonist and arranger who has performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival and toured with jazz greats such as Brian Blade (Daniel Lanois and Emmylou Harris).
His most recent album, UNSTOPPABLE, is the result of Miller’s studies with contemporary composer and professor John Rea and conductor Guillaume Bourgogne, and features an 18-piece orchestra comprised of Montreal’s most sought-after freelancers in jazz, classical and Latin music.
Joel’s compositions, improvisations, albums and live performances continue to be recognized with awards (Juno 2012, ECMA 2012, 2016, 2021). Most importantly, his music communicates joy, celebration, humour and curiosity about our incredible planet.
Admission is free and open to the general public."
👉👉👉 Programming Note: we have a contest called Scotty and Tony's $10,000 Bank Card. Play at 6:50a, 7:50a, and 8:50a. Guess our 4-digit pin code and you unlock the jackpot and win big bucks!
BTW, the first digit is "2". Tune in here on the :50s bit.ly/listentoscottyandtony.
Text number is 506-856-9596. more info on contest at https://www.newcountry969.ca/scotty-tonys-10000-bank-card/
Weather: sun and clouds today. Windy. Wind chill near minus 19.
- Saturday: sunny.
- Sunday and Monday: snow.
Storm Page Link: Newcountry969.ca/storm
School Stuff:
- Anglo East School Buses are delayed by one hour – “All buses in ASD-E will run on 1-hour delay; Schools will open at regular scheduled time.”
- Franc South School buses are delayed by one hour (see https://dsfsbp.nbed.nb.ca/Cancellations.aspx)
_ Anglo North: Bathurst, Campbellton, Dalhousie and Tabusintac area schools are CLOSED today. Miramichi and Rexton area schools and bus runs will be DELAYED OPENING by 2-hours. Bus 260 driven by Jason Harding in the Tracadie to Miramichi areas will be cancelled."
- Anglo South: “All buses in ASD-S will run on a 1-hour delay; Schools will open on time.”
- Nova Scotia: (Chignecto Central) “All CCRCE schools (Cumberland, Colchester, Pictou counties and the Municipality of East Hants) will be closed today, February 14, 2025, due to road conditions. Office and worksites will be open.”
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Gas price reset:
- GAS prices DECREASED a tiny bit (0.4 cents) to 167.7 (experts thought an increase was coming)
- DIESEL went UP 0.6 cents to 195.9
- FURNACE OIL is DOWN a tiny bit (0.1 cents) to 160.7
Check the links here https://www.scottyandtony.com/2023/09/gas-price-predictions-are-bit-of.html
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Q League Hockey:
- Moncton Wildcats beat Shawinigan in a shootout last night.
- next is Moncton Wildcats vs Halifax on Saturday, 7p, at Avenir Ctr. Saturday is Acadian Night.
see https://www.facebook.com/share/1DzzSgcFBB/
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The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off:
- Team USA beat Finland last night.
- Canada's next game is Saturday night vs the USA.
icymi, the 4 Nations Face-Off is a round-robin tournament that's replacing the NHL All Star Game this year, featuring only NHL players. Final game is Feb. 20
See https://www.flashscore.com/hockey/world/nhl-4-nations-face-off/#/4GSsMhg3/table and also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_4_Nations_Face-Off
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- Canada's former prime ministers are asking Canadians to fly the Canadian flag this weekend for national pride and to show that we're all in this together *my paraphrase.
Joe Clark, Kim Campbell, Jean Chrétien, Paul Martin and Stephen Harper have written an open letter to Canadians asking us to fly the flag with pride as the country contends with "threats and insults from Donald Trump."
#truenorthstrongandfree ¶phrase
- Saturday is Flag Day to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the maple leaf flag being flown on Parliament Hill.
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ICYMI, the update on the home invasion in Berry Mills... Last week, the RCMP sent out an emergency alert to all our phones after a home invasion involving a fatality. Yesterday a press release came out... "three individuals forcibly gained entry to the residents occupied by a man and a woman in their 30s... an altercation occurred resulting in the fatality of Brian Justin Johnson Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia who died at the scene as a result of his injuries... two other people fled the scene... RCMP didn't mention if the people inside the home were injured... Investigation does continue RCMP still looking for information if you have dashcam footage or if you were in Berry Mills on February 6th between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Please get in touch.
"contact the New Brunswick RCMP at 1-888-506-RCMP. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca."
See https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/halifax-man-was-killed-during-moncton-home-invasion-rcmp and also https://rcmp.ca/en/nb/news/2025/02/rcmp-release-name-deceased-individual-connection-home-invasion
.
icymi, Influenza A (the flu) is coming on strong:
-
Influenza A, commonly known as the flu, is experiencing a significant
rise in Canada... Influenza A is spread through coughing, sneezing, or
talking, as well as through contact with contaminated surfaces...
Symptoms are fever, cough, muscle aches, chills, and fatigue...
Prevention measures? They recommend getting a flu shot (still
recommended despite the current surge), also frequent handwashing and
considering mask-wearing in high-risk situations. See
https://globalnews.ca/news/11011759/flu-on-the-rise-in-canada-what-to-know/
and also these might be useful...
💊 Health Care and E.R. Wait Times
Resources: https://www.evisitnb.ca/ and https://www.sowhywait.ca/ and https://horizonnb.ca/services/emergency-department/estimated-emergency-department-wait-times/
.
icymi, Lyme Disease Research at Mount A:
- There is a study being done in Sackville on how effective the current approach to treating potential Lyme Diesease is.
- If you've had a tick encounter you can help that research by doing a survey. See https://www.lloydticklab.ca/
story at https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/vett-lloyd-tick-bites-1.7445716
.
icymi Local Speedskater going to the Worlds:
- Jonathan Henry of Dieppe will be the only athlete from NB to compete at the World Special Olympic Winter Games in Italy next month (March 8-15).
See https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/dieppe-speed-skater-going-to-world-special-olympics and also THIS LINK
🏫 Scotty and Tony's School News Page newcountry969.ca/school
💊 Health Care and E.R. Wait Times Resources https://www.evisitnb.ca/ and https://www.sowhywait.ca/ and https://horizonnb.ca/services/emergency-department/estimated-emergency-department-wait-times/
Weather: Snow begins late morning. 10cms predicted... then ice pellets late this afternoon. Windy. High minus 7.... Ice pellets mixing with freezing rain tonight... that'll end near midnight.
Storm Page Link: Newcountry969.ca/storm
– All Schools closed in Anglo East
– All Schools closed in Franc South
– All Anglo West schools will be closed today due to anticipated weather conditions.
– all schools in Anglophone North School District will be closed today, Thursday, February 13, 2025.
– All Schools Closed in Anglo South Due to Weather
– All CCRCE (Chignecto Central) schools in Colchester County, Cumberland County, Pictou County and the Municipality of East Hants will have an early dismissal of two hours today, February 13, 2025, due to forecasted weather and road conditions. This means all schools will dismiss two hours earlier than their regular dismissal times.
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Gas price prediction? Check the links here https://www.scottyandtony.com/2023/09/gas-price-predictions-are-bit-of.html
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Tariffs Today:
- NB Premier Susan Holt and other Canadian premiers were in Washington to lobby against tariffs on Canadian imports.
- it seems like in the room they had a lot of agreement amongst the US politicians about the potential economic damage tariffs could do... Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine says tariffs would be burden on families and businesses...
- Reports from the US news seem to paint a picture of an unwavering President Trump at the moment.
See https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1.7457412 and follow US headlines HERE
Thanks for supporting local and thinking Canadian in this time of tariffs.We spoke with Kim from the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce on
Friday and her message was think Canada and support local when you make
your purchase decisions. *my paraphrase.
.
Q League Hockey:
- Moncton Wildcats vs Shawinigan tonight (Thurs, Feb 13th) 7p, at Avenir Ctr. It's Addams Family night featuring a special appearance from the cast of the Capitol Theatre production.
see https://www.facebook.com/share/18ervAE6Fb/
- Moncton Wildcats vs Halifax on Saturday, 7p, at Avenir Ctr. Saturday is Acadian Night.
see https://www.facebook.com/share/1DzzSgcFBB/
.
The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off:
- Canada beat Sweden in OT last night, 4-3.
- Canada's next game is Saturday night vs the USA.
icymi, the 4 Nations Face-Off is a round-robin tournament that's replacing the NHL All Star Game this year, featuring only NHL players. Final game is Feb. 20
See https://www.flashscore.com/hockey/world/nhl-4-nations-face-off/#/4GSsMhg3/table and also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_4_Nations_Face-Off
.
- Canada's former prime ministers are asking Canadians to fly the Canadian flag this weekend for national pride and to show that we're all in this together *my paraphrase.
Joe Clark, Kim Campbell, Jean Chrétien, Paul Martin and Stephen Harper have written an open letter to Canadians asking us to fly the flag with pride as the country contends with "threats and insults from Donald Trump."
#truenorthstrongandfree ¶phrase
- Saturday is Flag Day to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the maple leaf flag being flown on Parliament Hill.
.
ICYMI, the update on the home invasion in Berry Mills... Last week, the RCMP sent out an emergency alert to all our phones after a home invasion involving a fatality. Yesterday a press release came out... "three individuals forcibly gained entry to the residents occupied by a man and a woman in their 30s... an altercation occurred resulting in the fatality of Brian Justin Johnson Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia who died at the scene as a result of his injuries... two other people fled the scene... RCMP didn't mention if the people inside the home were injured... Investigation does continue RCMP still looking for information if you have dashcam footage or if you were in Berry Mills on February 6th between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Please get in touch.
"contact the New Brunswick RCMP at 1-888-506-RCMP. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca."
See https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/halifax-man-was-killed-during-moncton-home-invasion-rcmp and also https://rcmp.ca/en/nb/news/2025/02/rcmp-release-name-deceased-individual-connection-home-invasion
.
icymi, Influenza A (the flu) is coming on strong:
-
Influenza A, commonly known as the flu, is experiencing a significant
rise in Canada... Influenza A is spread through coughing, sneezing, or
talking, as well as through contact with contaminated surfaces...
Symptoms are fever, cough, muscle aches, chills, and fatigue...
Prevention measures? They recommend getting a flu shot (still
recommended despite the current surge), also frequent handwashing and
considering mask-wearing in high-risk situations. See
https://globalnews.ca/news/11011759/flu-on-the-rise-in-canada-what-to-know/
and also these might be useful...
💊 Health Care and E.R. Wait Times
Resources: https://www.evisitnb.ca/ and https://www.sowhywait.ca/ and https://horizonnb.ca/services/emergency-department/estimated-emergency-department-wait-times/
.
icymi, Lyme Disease Research at Mount A:
- There is a study being done in Sackville on how effective the current approach to treating potential Lyme Diesease is.
- If you've had a tick encounter you can help that research by doing a survey. See https://www.lloydticklab.ca/
story at https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/vett-lloyd-tick-bites-1.7445716
.
icymi Local Speedskater going to the Worlds:
- Jonathan Henry of Dieppe will be the only athlete from NB to compete at the World Special Olympic Winter Games in Italy next month (March 8-15).
See https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/dieppe-speed-skater-going-to-world-special-olympics and also THIS LINK
🏫 Scotty and Tony's School News Page newcountry969.ca/school
💊 Health Care and E.R. Wait Times Resources https://www.evisitnb.ca/ and https://www.sowhywait.ca/ and https://horizonnb.ca/services/emergency-department/estimated-emergency-department-wait-times/
*PLEASE NOTE: Family day and touch the trucks in Dorchester. Postponed to 22 Feb.*
😀 We got a note from our friends at the Dorchester Beavers and Cubs about the fun stuff happening at Dorchester Consolidated School on Family Day (Monday Feb 17th):
"The beavers and cubs along with the Dorchester Fire Department and Greater Dorchester Moving forward host Family fun!!
- Touch the Trucks! (from 2 to 4pm *with sensory time from 2 to 2:30p)
- Free hotdog BBQ
- campfire
- skating on the huge outdoor rink
- hot chocolate!
Last yr we had over 300 kids! This year is bigger and better than ever!!"
*NOTE* This is a Free Event but it's also an opportunity to donate to the Cubs and Scouts!
* Follow the Tantramar Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TantramarNB/posts/609072875265757
*For more info on Greater Dorchester Moving Forward Co-op see https://www.facebook.com/DorchesterMovingForward
Weather: Sunny. Cold windchill around minus 20 this morning. High today minus 7.
- Tomorrow: snow storm. Snow starts tomorrow morning. Between 20 and 30 cms predicted... but some of that could be ice pellets or freezing rain for Moncton by tomorrow afternoon.
Storm Page Link: Newcountry969.ca/storm
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Good News:
The CHU Dumont Foundation had a fundraiser last weekend and they've announced that over one hundred and ten thousand dollars was raised at their Valentine’s Gala! That money will help kids - it's going towards the purchase of an EEG machine for the Pediatric Clinic in Dieppe.
see https://www.facebook.com/ChuDumont/posts/pfbid0yk1cQu1csgrjTbxB6mCJXW2azU93nWMUH1Lep7G3mixhkfbwYoJJbwZJW4Zf62zFl
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Another Tariff Story:
- A Canadian Chamber of Commerce report says that Saint John, NB, and Calgary are the Canadian cities most susceptible to those US tariffs.
- For Saint John, it has to do with the crude oil refinery... Saint John exports more than 80% of its processed oil to the US... and also their seafood and forestry.
- Meanwhile Halifax is listed as one place that will likely be less vulnerable to US tariffs.
see https://globalnews.ca/news/11013705/saint-john-calgary-usa-canada-tariff-impact/
We spoke with Kim from the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce on
Friday and her message was think Canada and support local when you make
your purchase decisions. *my paraphrase.
.
Q League Hockey:
- Moncton Wildcats vs Shawinigan on Thurs, 7p, at Avenir Ctr. It's Addams Family night featuring a special appearance from the cast of the Capitol Theatre production.
see https://www.facebook.com/share/18ervAE6Fb/
- Moncton Wildcats vs Halifax on Saturday, 7p, at Avenir Ctr. Saturday is Acadian Night.
see https://www.facebook.com/share/1DzzSgcFBB/
.
ICYMI, the update on the home invasion in Berry Mills... Last week, the RCMP sent out an emergency alert to all our phones after a home invasion involving a fatality. Yesterday a press release came out... "three individuals forcibly gained entry to the residents occupied by a man and a woman in their 30s... an altercation occurred resulting in the fatality of Brian Justin Johnson Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia who died at the scene as a result of his injuries... two other people fled the scene... RCMP didn't mention if the people inside the home were injured... Investigation does continue RCMP still looking for information if you have dashcam footage or if you were in Berry Mills on February 6th between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Please get in touch.
"contact the New Brunswick RCMP at 1-888-506-RCMP. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca."
See https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/halifax-man-was-killed-during-moncton-home-invasion-rcmp and also https://rcmp.ca/en/nb/news/2025/02/rcmp-release-name-deceased-individual-connection-home-invasion
.
icymi, Influenza A (the flu) is coming on strong:
-
Influenza A, commonly known as the flu, is experiencing a significant
rise in Canada... Influenza A is spread through coughing, sneezing, or
talking, as well as through contact with contaminated surfaces...
Symptoms are fever, cough, muscle aches, chills, and fatigue...
Prevention measures? They recommend getting a flu shot (still
recommended despite the current surge), also frequent handwashing and
considering mask-wearing in high-risk situations. See
https://globalnews.ca/news/11011759/flu-on-the-rise-in-canada-what-to-know/
and also these might be useful...
💊 Health Care and E.R. Wait Times
Resources: https://www.evisitnb.ca/ and https://www.sowhywait.ca/ and https://horizonnb.ca/services/emergency-department/estimated-emergency-department-wait-times/
.
Lyme Disease Research at Mount A:
- There is a study being done in Sackville on how effective the current approach to treating potential Lyme Diesease is.
- If you've had a tick encounter you can help that research by doing a survey. See https://www.lloydticklab.ca/
story at https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/vett-lloyd-tick-bites-1.7445716
.
Local Speedskater going to the Worlds:
- Jonathan Henry of Dieppe will be the only athlete from NB to compete at the World Special Olympic Winter Games in Italy next month (March 8-15).
See https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/dieppe-speed-skater-going-to-world-special-olympics and also THIS LINK
🏫 Scotty and Tony's School News Page newcountry969.ca/school
💊 Health Care and E.R. Wait Times Resources https://www.evisitnb.ca/ and https://www.sowhywait.ca/ and https://horizonnb.ca/services/emergency-department/estimated-emergency-department-wait-times/
Weather:
- Cold again this morning! Wind chills easily in the minus 20s. Sunny today. Wind chill later will be minus 14.
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Tariffs back in the news:
- Trump tariffs are in the news. Donald Trump has announced 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US. That's bad news for the industry in Canada and also likely to increase prices on a number of items for American consumers. As far as the Canadian government's response, most every party leader is already on record saying Canada needs to impose our own tariffs on the US and or have a plan in place to help workers who are impacted. Beginning today, Susan Holt, New Brunswick premier, is leading a delegation to Washington, DC to advocate for our province and a number of NBs biggest employers are also going.
See https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1.7455408 and also https://globalnews.ca/news/11012861/trump-steel-aluminum-tariffs-order/
- We spoke with Kim from the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce on Friday and her message was think Canada and support local when you make your purchase decisions. *my paraphrase.
.
An update on the home invasion in Berry Mills... Last week, the RCMP sent out an emergency alert to all our phones after a home invasion involving a fatality. Yesterday a press release came out... "three individuals forcibly gained entry to the residents occupied by a man and a woman in their 30s... an altercation occurred resulting in the fatality of Brian Justin Johnson Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia who died at the scene as a result of his injuries... two other people fled the scene... RCMP didn't mention if the people inside the home were injured... Investigation does continue RCMP still looking for information if you have dashcam footage or if you were in Berry Mills on February 6th between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Please get in touch.
"contact the New Brunswick RCMP at 1-888-506-RCMP. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca."
See https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/halifax-man-was-killed-during-moncton-home-invasion-rcmp and also https://rcmp.ca/en/nb/news/2025/02/rcmp-release-name-deceased-individual-connection-home-invasion
.
Influenza A (the flu) is coming on strong:
- Influenza A, commonly known as the flu, is experiencing a significant rise in Canada... Influenza A is spread through coughing, sneezing, or talking, as well as through contact with contaminated surfaces... Symptoms are fever, cough, muscle aches, chills, and fatigue... Prevention measures? They recommend getting a flu shot (still recommended despite the current surge), also frequent handwashing and considering mask-wearing in high-risk situations. See https://globalnews.ca/news/11011759/flu-on-the-rise-in-canada-what-to-know/ and also these might be useful... 💊 Health Care and E.R. Wait Times Resources https://www.evisitnb.ca/ and https://www.sowhywait.ca/ and https://horizonnb.ca/services/emergency-department/estimated-emergency-department-wait-times/
,
Q League Hockey:
- Cats have a couple home games this week on Thursday night and Saturday night at Avenir Centre.
TICKET LINK
.
Lyme Disease Research at Mount A:
- There is a study being done in Sackville on how effective the current approach to treating potential Lyme Disease is.
- If you've had a tick encounter you can help that research by doing a survey. See https://www.lloydticklab.ca/
story at https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/vett-lloyd-tick-bites-1.7445716
.
Local Speedskater going to the Worlds:
- Jonathan Henry of Dieppe will be the only athlete from NB to compete at the World Special Olympic Winter Games in Italy next month (March 8-15).
See https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/dieppe-speed-skater-going-to-world-special-olympics and also THIS LINK
.
🏫 Scotty and Tony's School News Page newcountry969.ca/school
💊 Health Care and E.R. Wait Times Resources https://www.evisitnb.ca/ and https://www.sowhywait.ca/ and https://horizonnb.ca/services/emergency-department/estimated-emergency-department-wait-times/
Weather:
Cold this morning! Wind chill minus 25. Turning cloudy. afternoon flurries. High minus 5.
Tariffs back in the news:
- U.S. President Trump says he'll be announcing a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum from Canada and other countries today.
- We spoke with Kim from the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce on Friday and her message was think Canada and support local when you make your purchase decisions. *my paraphrase.
Superbowl:
- Philadelphia Eagles beat Kansas City- so no 3peat for KC- final score was 40-22.
- Kendrick Lamar fans got everything they hoped for at the halftime show... including new music and diss tracks.
- no on-field kiss between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce... also Taylor got booed by Eagles fans.
Q League Hockey:
- Moncton Wildcats lost to Charlottetown on the weekend. Final score was Islanders 5, Wildcats 3.
- Cats have a couple home games this week on Thursday night and Saturday night at Avenir Centre.
TICKET LINK
Lyme Disease Research at Mount A:
- There is a study being done in Sackville on how effective the current approach to treating potential Lyme Diesease is.
- If you've had a tick encounter you can help that research by doing a survey. See https://www.lloydticklab.ca/
story at https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/vett-lloyd-tick-bites-1.7445716
Local Speedskater going to the Worlds:
- Jonathan Henry of Dieppe will be the only athlete from NB to compete at the World Special Olympic Winter Games in Italy next month (March 8-15).
See https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/dieppe-speed-skater-going-to-world-special-olympics and also THIS LINK
🏫 Scotty and Tony's School News Page newcountry969.ca/school
💊 Health Care and E.R. Wait Times Resources https://www.evisitnb.ca/ and https://www.sowhywait.ca/ and https://horizonnb.ca/services/emergency-department/estimated-emergency-department-wait-times/