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.
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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/
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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
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icymi, Influenza A (the flu) is coming on strong:
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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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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
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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
🏫 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/
