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Radio Show Notes Fri Jul 5th 2024: Gas Prices UP/ Atlantic Nationals/ Beach Water Report
Weather...
- Today: A mix of sun and clouds. 60 percent chance of showers late this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. High 30. Humidex 37. UV index 9 or very high.
- Tonight: Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and after midnight. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 17.
- Sat (6 Jul): Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. Amount 5 mm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 20. Humidex 27. UV index 4 or moderate.
- Sun (7 Jul) A mix of sun and cloud. High 27.
- Tonight: Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and after midnight. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 17.
- Sat (6 Jul): Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. Amount 5 mm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 20. Humidex 27. UV index 4 or moderate.
- Sun (7 Jul) A mix of sun and cloud. High 27.
Firepit Index: currently there are partial burn restrictions across all of NB
👀 Weather links and Forest Fire Index https://www.newcountry969.ca/storm/
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Gas Prices...
Gas and Diesel went up around 3 cents last night. (Gas was 173.6, Gas now is 176.6) (Diesel was 176.8, Diesel now is 179.9)
Gas and Diesel went up around 3 cents last night. (Gas was 173.6, Gas now is 176.6) (Diesel was 176.8, Diesel now is 179.9)
more at https://nbeub.ca/ and https://www.scottyandtony.com/2023/09/gas-price-predictions-are-bit-of.html
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The Government of NB has officially begun taking action to dissolve the Anglo East District Education Council (the DEC is the group who oversees the school district with a mission of providing "quality education and support to all students within the Anglophone East School District.")
How we got here: the Anglo East DEC disagrees with the Provincial Gov's 'Policy 713'... that's the policy centered around gender identity and chosen names or pronouns.
Basically, the education council doesn't want to adhere to the policy because they feel it violates student rights/ the Province wants the policy enforced in schools to protect parent rights (*paraphrase)
Dissolving the DEC is a bit of a process and the Province has put that process in motion... meanwhile (quote from the article) "the DEC is prepared to defend its integrity through all available channels,"
https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1.7254024
How we got here: the Anglo East DEC disagrees with the Provincial Gov's 'Policy 713'... that's the policy centered around gender identity and chosen names or pronouns.
Basically, the education council doesn't want to adhere to the policy because they feel it violates student rights/ the Province wants the policy enforced in schools to protect parent rights (*paraphrase)
Dissolving the DEC is a bit of a process and the Province has put that process in motion... meanwhile (quote from the article) "the DEC is prepared to defend its integrity through all available channels,"
https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1.7254024
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Atlantic Nationals car show is on through this weekend https://www.atlanticnationals.com/show-schedule/ ... some street closures downtown...
- now til 3a on Saturday (July 6):
- Full closure of Main Street from Mechanic Street to Downing Street
- Full closure of Main Street from Mechanic Street to Downing Street
- now til 3a on Saturday (July 6):
- Full closure of Main Street from Mechanic St 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.
- Full closure of Main Street from Mechanic St to Lutz Street with a detour on Foundry St
- 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 "
- A full closure of Canada Street from Main Street to entrance of Indigo Parking Lot "
Traffic Reminder...
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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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!"
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!"
Wholesome Canada Post interaction pic.twitter.com/80CyrkUDWI
— Alex Cooke (@ACookeHFX) July 3, 2024
Radio Show Notes: Thurs July 4 2024
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/1.7253318
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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...
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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
- 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 "
- A full closure of Canada Street from Main Street to entrance of Indigo Parking Lot "
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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Gas price prediction: no info. Check https://www.scottyandtony.com/2023/09/gas-price-predictions-are-bit-of.html
Gas price prediction: no info. Check https://www.scottyandtony.com/2023/09/gas-price-predictions-are-bit-of.html
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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!"
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!"
Wholesome Canada Post interaction pic.twitter.com/80CyrkUDWI
— Alex Cooke (@ACookeHFX) July 3, 2024
Radio Show Notes Wed July 3 2024
*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
And CBC story https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1.7248598
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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:
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."
Radio Show Notes Tues July 2, 2024
@scottyhorsman #duet with @scottyhorsman ♬ original sound - scottyhorsman
Happy UFO Day (https://nationaltoday.com/world-ufo-day/)
☼ 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.
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...
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.
More safety info https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/hzd/trnds-drng-en.aspx
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.