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
*NOTE: at publishing time we have no info on a rain location, but LAST YEAR they did this ... Street Closures from 6a until 11:59p on Saturday, 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 Canadian 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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Summer Links 2024: CITY POOLS/ Weather Warnings/ Heat Warnings/ Keeping Cool/ Sportsfield Conditions/ Pools/ Beaches/ More Info

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June 21 note from City of Moncton:
"The City’s two outdoor pools open for the season on Saturday, June 22. Centennial Park Pool and East End Pool will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with lap swims from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Centennial Park and Tuesday and Thursday at the East End Pool. There is a daily entry fee for the outdoor pools. Season passes are also available. There are two ways to pay your entry fee or purchase a pool pass this summer:  At the pools using debit or credit... and With cash, credit, or debit at either YMCA location in Moncton.
*While the majority of City-owned splashpads are now open for the season, a small number still require maintenance before they open. To find an open splashpad near you, visit our Recreation Fun Map. (see below) Splashpads are free and are open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m."
More at https://www.moncton.ca/pools
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National Donut (or Doughnut) Day 2024! It's time for you to attain donut greatness!!

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National Doughnut Day began as a salute to Salvation Army volunteers who delivered donuts to our troops during World War One. It has become a day to enjoy delicious donuts from your favorite donut shop, but if you can spare a couple bucks please keep in mind our friends at the Salvation Army!!
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Be a Pancake Hero on Saturday (June 8th) at Riverview Lions Club

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Eating Pancakes... er... I mean, Charity Work! It aint easy. But YOU CAN DO IT! #hero
- What: pancake breakfast.
- Where: Riverview Lions Club 701 Coverdale Rd.
- When: Saturday 8 June from 8a to 11a.
- More: cost is 10 bucks or 30 for the family deal... you get pancakes, sausage, eggs, beans, toast, coffee/ tea/ juice. 
- in support of Riley's Legacy Cat Rescue. Learn more: HERE.

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Book Sale and more on Caturday (June 8th) to help Carma Cat Rescue

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Thanks for letting us know Penny!
"Could you let people know about our CARMA BOOK SALE, BAKE SALE & CAT FOOD DRIVE! 
SATURDAY JUNE 8 FROM 8 AM-1 PM @ Lutz Mountain Heritage Museum & Meeting House- 3143 Mountain Road (link)
*Lots of Yummy homemade baked goods! *All genres of books! INCLUDING COMICS, KIDS BOOKS AND FRENCH BOOKS 
*Cat food and supplies drive! Anything helps from cat food, cat litter, toys, to treats! 
**WE WILL ALSO BE SELLING SURF, TURF & SLURP TICKETS** 
***WE WILL ACCEPT, CASH, DEBIT AND CREDIT*** 
100% of the proceeds going CARMA to assist in helping the cats in care as well as our TNR program!"
 
Scotty note: They have a Trap, Neuter, Release program or as they describe it, "Fixing Feral Felines". 
For more info on Carma see their website and Facebook
 

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Scotty and Tony Radio Show Contact Links

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RHS Royal Road for Kids Super Fun Fundraiser is Thurs June 6th from 1:30 to 3:30p at Casely Park in Riverview.

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Royal Road for Kids is a fun carnival for kids and families that raises money for charity, organized by kids at RHS. This year's Royal Road for kids happens on Thurs. June 6th from 1:30p to 3:30p at Caseley Park in Riverview. This year the crew at RHS are raising money for Harvest House.
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Facebook Marketplace Scam Awareness!

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CBC News has a story about a lady in Fredericton who sold something on Marketplace and instead of the person paying her $30, they stole $3000 (*or tried to) from her account. How? It seems like she received a message about the e-transfer with a link... when she clicked that link, the lady thought she was logging into her banking site but the criminal was actually able to steal that banking log-in info (and steal money.)

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Things To Consider when you Win Our Contest with Air Canada and the Greater Moncton Romeo Leblanc International Airport (May 2024)

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ICYMI, we have a contest where you can win a flight anywhere in Canada, or North America, or a Sun Destination that Air Canada flies with our friends at the Greater Moncton Romeo Leblanc International Airport. (See New Country 969.9's Great Canadian Getaway contest page https://www.newcountry969.ca/new-country-969-great-canadian-getaway/).
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Mental Health Info Sesh for Students and Parents Thursday from 6p to 8p is Open to All. Happens at Trimble.

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Thanks to the crew at Anglo East for letting us know about this event...
"Hi fellas would you be able to promote the Mental Health Symposium for this Thursday At Trimble. It’s booths with resources, a great keynote where two great speakers from RCMP and YWCA are teaming up to help us understand what’s going on with our kids and social media and there is a place for high school age youth to get together and network. Much appreciated!"
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Smile Cookies from Tim Hortons Help Kids and Charities right here in our area! Also, Alternative Uses for Smile Cookies!!

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It's Smile Cookie season until until Sunday (May 5, 2024)!!
When you buy a Smile Cookie at your fave Tim Hortons you will be helping local charities like Timbits minor sports programs and more! Thanks for helping kids!
BTW, there are some places where you can order them online.

*Dog Depicts Usual Reaction. (via Tim Hortons website)

Thoughts, Tips, and Tricks:
 
Science has proven that Smile Cookies are delicious, but did you know that they're also good listeners? It feels great to have someone who'll listen to you complain about how you're the only one at work who does anything. After a nice conversation, you get to eat the delicious cookie, which is nice. 

Smile Cookies are good listeners

You can also use Smile Cookies to impress colleagues...

results may not vary. ever. this will happen 100% of the time.
 
Also utilize a Smile Cookie to rehearse the soliloquy from Hamlet...


You can even use Smile Cookies to end the constant slashing-of-your-tires by your disgruntled employees *recommended for members of management*

employees slashing your tires? buy them a smile cookie!

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Spaghetti Supper on Thursday (May 2) from 4p to 7p at Shediac Multipurpose Center helps the Courage Centre

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Shout-out to students at LJR High School who are putting on a spaghetti supper to benefit the Courage Centre! This happens on Thursday (May 2). Cost is $10. Hours are from 4p to 7p at Shediac Multipurpose Center on Rue Festival.
Buy tickets at the Courage Centre (66 Rue Calder in Shediac) or we also hear they are available at the door.
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Eclipse 2024 Info and Links!

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🌞 First, here's a future-Juno-award-winning-song to enjoy during eclipse prep... 


🌞 This website and app will talk you through the eclipse: https://www.solareclipsetimer.com/

🌞 DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN unless you have legit glasses (they'll have ISO 12312-2 on them). You can check your glasses by looking at a light in your home... can you see light through the glasses? THEN THEY ARE NOT SAFE FOR ECLIPSE WATCHING! More at this link https://www.today.com/health/news/how-to-see-solar-eclipse-safely-rcna142942

🌞 Cool things to watch for/ the Psychological Effects of the eclipse/ Live Feeds and more at this link https://studyfinds.org/total-solar-eclipse-what-to-know/

🌞 This link says put a filter on your phone or camera before taking eclipse photos to prevent damge to your gear: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/total-solar-eclipse-2024-what-to-know_n_660ac22be4b0d116389e3a11

🌞 BTW, Mercury is in retrograde for this eclipse: https://nypost.com/2024/04/03/astrology/why-is-everyone-angry-and-on-edge-how-the-solar-eclipse-and-mercury-retrograde-stir-the-pot/

🌞 Find yourself on the eclipse map: http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/solar_eclipses/TSE_2024_GoogleMapFull.html?Lat=46.08977&Lng=-64.70196&Elv=24.0&Zoom=6&LC=1

🌞 Watch this for what to expect and things to try, it's excellent... 

🌞 "Moncton is excited to announce EclipSol, the City’s solar eclipse festival, taking place at Bore Park on April 8 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. This festival offers a variety of activities, including safe viewing of the solar eclipse through specialized glasses provided by the City of Moncton, face painting, live music, a photo booth to capture the memory as a keepsake, and more! The solar eclipse is expected to begin in Moncton at 3:26 p.m. from the southwest direction and conclude at 5:43 p.m." See this link https://www.experiencemoncton.ca/article/eclipsol-moncton-solar-eclipse-festival


 

 

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April 2nd in Hockey History is a Magical, Record-breaking Day!!

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There's something about April 2nd in hockey history... If you have a hockey game today, something magical might happen! If you don't have a hockey game, or don't know how to skate, consider going to the rink anyway and see what happens because... 

- April 2nd 1980 Wayne Gretzky, in his first full NHL season, scores one for Edmonton and becomes the youngest player to score 50 goals. He was 19! (Edmonton tied the North Stars 1-1.)

- April 2nd 1980 Montreal Canadiens' Guy Lafleur scores a couple and becomes the first player to have six straight 50 goal seasons! (Habs beat the Red Wings 7-2.)

- April 2nd 1983 New York Islander Mike Bossy becomes the first player to score 60 goals in 3 consecutive seasons! (his goal helped the Isles beat the Penguins 6-3.)

- April 2nd 1985 Wayne Gretzky gets his 34th career hat trick which is an NHL record. (Oilers beat the Kings 6-4.)

- April 2nd 1985 Nordiques center Peter Stastný gets his 100th point of the season for the 5th year in a row. (Nordiques beat the Bruins 6-4.)

- April 2nd 1986 Edmonton Oiler Paul Coffey nets his 47th and 48th of the season which breaks Bobby Orr's NHL record for most goals by a defenseman. (Oilers beat the Canucks 8-4.)
 
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*UPDATE: EVENT CANCELLED* Help Amherst Regional High School Band get to the Music Festival #concert #fundraiser

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*UPDATE: this event had to be canceled. See this POST for more details.
*END UPDATE*
Help the kids and enjoy a terrific concert featuring JP Cormier! This Fundraiser for the Amherst Regional High School Band (music festival trip) happens at Amherst Regional High School (190 Willow Street, Amherst) on SATURDAY, MARCH 2nd from 7p to 9p. Tickets are $40.00 available at the door (cash only please) or in advance at the school and a couple other places around town (see note below). Unable to attend but want to make a donation? Get in touch with the school at 902-661-2540 or CLICK. 
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Storm Links for Winter 2024

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Valentines Day by the Numbers 2024 *portions of this post are PG13 and *almost NSFW

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Here are some Valentine's Day stats from https://nationaltoday.com/valentines-day/
Wait, what's Tinder again? jk, I don't want to know.

Dogs are better listeners.

How much do you spend on Valentine's Day?
 
See https://nationaltoday.com/valentines-day/ for the full Valentine's Day rundown.

Then there's this stat we got sent to the newsroom... NSFW! VIEWER DISCRETION!
A survey by the Healthnews website ranked 30 countries by their interest in… grownup happy funtime gadgets. Canada finished first. Here’s the Top 5:
5) Brazil
4) Mexico
3) United Kingdom
2) Sweden
1) Canada
I won’t post the link because NSFW but you can find the story by searching “healthnews.com canada number 1”. *NSFW!
They also shared this stat... 
idk you guys, seems dangerous... at least keep your lifejacket on

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11 Year-old reporter gets sweet gig interviewing NFL stars

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ICYMI, the most famous sporting event in the world happens on Sunday, and the press are covering the football all this week in Las Vegas. One of the stars who has emerged is a young fella named Jeremiah Fennell who is 11 years old and has been reporting on sports since age 7. He does a bang-up job interviewing these NFL superstars...
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Help us Lift the Curse! #SouthboundIn60Contest

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Tony gets sad when no one shows up to win the money. Scotty's gonna be OK, but Tony? He needs you to win the cash. Click https://www.newcountry969.ca/southbound-in-60-seconds/ for a chance at instant cash and a sunny, all-inclusive getaway for two!
Step 1: tell us where you'll be after 9a.
Step 2: We go to there and announce it on the radio.
Step 3: Come out and get your money!
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