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.
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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
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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/
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Q League Hockey:
- Cats have a couple home games this week on Thursday night and Saturday night at Avenir Centre.
TICKET LINK
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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
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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
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🏫 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/
