CMA Award Nominations 2024

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TL;DR Morgan Wallen got the most noms (7) including Entertainer of the Year... Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert were surprisingly not nominated this year... The article from Taste of Country says Post Malone was snubbed because he only got 4 noms... it also says Nate Smith's "World on Fire" not being nominated was a definite snub. Read the whole snubbin' thing at https://tasteofcountry.com/2024-cma-awards-nominations-biggest-snubs-surprises/  ... 

The 2024 CMA Awards will air on ABC on November 20... a couple of the big categories to watch are Entertainer of the Year (Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson) ... Single of the Year (“Tipsy” by Shaboozey, “Dirt Cheap” by Cody Johnson, “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen, “Watermelon Moonshine” by Lainey Wilson, and “White Horse” by Chris Stapleton) ... Album of the Year (“Deeper Well” by Kacey Musgraves, “Fathers & Sons” by Luke Combs, “Higher” by Chris Stapleton, “Leather” by Cody Johnson, “Whitsitt Chapel” by Jelly Roll). More at https://countrychord.com/morgan-wallen-receives-the-most-nominations-at-the-2024-cma-awards-including-entertainer-of-the-year/

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Post Malone and Morgan Wallen win Song of the Summer Title for 2024

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TL;DR
• Post Malone and Morgan Wallen's "I Had Some Help" is Billboard's Song of the Summer for 2024
• that makes it 2 years-in-a-row for Morgan Wallen (last Summer it was Wallen's "Last Night")
• Morgan Wallen's the first artist since 1970s Andy Gibb to get back-to-back honors
The 1970s (artist rendering)
• Country music has been doing pretty good on the charts these days... Post and Morgan got Song of the Summer and Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" coming in at No. 2.

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Amazing Race Canada in Miramichi for last night's episode

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The Amazing Race Canada contestants flew into Moncton Airport and drove to Miramich in last night's ep. Video Link 
Icymi… Amazing Race Canada primer: Racers started in Niagara Falls and go through a bunch of  Canadian provinces, finishing in Edmonton. winners get CA$250,000, a trip around the world, and two new  Chevys. Season started on CTV July 2, 2024... wikipedia link
Last night's ep roundup: 
• Teams flew to Moncton and drove to Neguac. They searched an oyster farm for a gold oyster. (Scotty note: I've only seen the promo, but it looks like Red Bank is also featured.)
• Paddy Quinn, Deputy Mayor of Miramichi, greeted teams at one point.
Next Tuesday (Sept. 10) it's the finale.... contestants will fly out of Moncton into Alberta. (Scotty note: remember when we flew out of Moncton to rhe north pole?! Good times, good times. Here's a LINK)
Funal thoughts (praise for the Amazing Race Canada crew)
The places they go to look great on TV...  like there's one scene this week where they are learning a dance in front of the dollar store and it looks beautiful! The most beautifully-shot dollar store you'd ever see on television. And they pronounced Miramichi right!, which doesn't happen everyday. 9/10 would recommend. 

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What's Trending Friday 16 Aug 2024: Keeping an Eye on Ernesto, Point Lepreau Delays/ Costs, Gas

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Today's weather: Mainly sunny. High 25.
Sat... Sunny. High 27.
Sun... Cloudy. High 26.
Mon... right now the forecast is clouds & Hurricane Ernesto is tracking to miss us.
Keep an eye on Hurricane Ernesto at https://weather.gc.ca/hurricane/index_e.html

Here's what happened with gas prices...
- Gasoline went up point eight cents (was 170, now 170.8)
- Diesel went up less than a cent also (was 169.4, now 170.1)
- Furnace oil - same thing, up less than a cent (was 139.5, now is 140.3)
See https://www.scottyandtony.com/2023/09/gas-price-predictions-are-bit-of.html

Point Lepreau nuclear plant to remain offline until mid-November... longer than expected... that's gonna cost more money than first expected ... NB  Power is already dealing with debt and seeking approval to increase power rates.
https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1.7295646

Our School Supply Drive is on today... We're broadcasting from the Real Atlantic Superstore in Riverview (429 Coverdale Rd) collecting donations of school supplies to help kids and families during an expensive and difficult time of year for many.
Thanks to sponsors Chris Brothers Meats, SE Mutual Insurance Company, and Postech Screw Piles Moncton.
https://www.scottyandtony.com/2024/08/school-supply-drive-on-friday-at.html.

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School Supply Drive on Friday at Riverview Superstore

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*UPDATE! Our school supply was a great success because of your generosity. Thanks for helping the kids!! If you didn't have a chance to donate on Friday but would still like to help, here is some info... reach out to Anglo East School District HERE or Franc South HERE

Some videos from our school supply drive 2024... 

(coming soon)

*END UPDATE*

We will be broadcasting from the Real Atlantic Superstore in Riverview (429 Coverdale Rd) on Friday (Aug 16) collecting donations of school supplies (from 6a to 6p). If you are able to swing a donation it will help kids and families during an expensive and difficult time of year for many.

Thanks to sponsors Chris Brothers Meats, SE Mutual Insurance Company, and Postech Screw Piles Moncton.

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Look in the Sky, See stuff!

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You guys, remember when things like the Northern Lights were uncommon? 

Now we've got Northern Lights, Jupiter and Mars, the Milky Way Galaxy, the Perseid Meteor Showers, and secret moon bases!* (citation needed)

1) Jupiter and Mars thing:

"the close conjunction of Mars and Jupiter. In the pre-dawn sky of August 14, the two planets will blaze brightly in the constellation Taurus and stand just 0.3° apart, less than the width of the Full Moon in the sky. The sight will be visible in the early-morning hours; the planets rise together in the east around 1 A.M. local daylight time and reach 45° in altitude in the hour before dawn."

via https://www.astronomy.com/observing/how-to-see-tomorrows-conjunction-of-mars-and-jupiter/



https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/visible-planets-tonight-mars-jupiter-venus-saturn-mercury/


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Cat Walk for CARMA Cat Rescue on Sat Aug 17 from n to 3p

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What: Cat Walk and Fun Fundraising afternoon!
When: Sat Aug 17 from noon to 3p (rain date is Sun Aug 18) 
Why: help Carma to help our city's kitties!
More: it's $20 to register... there's a BBQ/ Face Painting/ Fun!/ Cat Food Drive/ Auction/ 50-50 Draw/ Meet Ennui the Cat!!

See the Facebook Event HERE ... see Carma Cat Rescue on Facebook HERE ... donate to the charity at https://www.ca-r-ma.org/donate/




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Donate Blood this Summer and Save Lives!!

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This August long weekend you can do something monumental: donate blood with a friend!
For the rest of the summer the Moncton centre has 855 appointments they need to fill to keep up with demand. The clinic is open Friday (Aug 2) from 9a to 2p and on Monday (Aug 5) from 3p to 8p.
 
More info... 
🩸 Moncton Blood Donation Centre Hours are:
- Monday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Tuesday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Wednesday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
🩸 The Moncton donor centre is at at 500 Mapleton Road.
🩸 Get an appointment through the GiveBlood app (iphone) (android), call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or book at Blood.ca.
🩸 Check the CBS Moncton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LifelineMoncton/

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*UPDATE* Ticketmaster Data Breach: Things to know if you use Ticketmaster...

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SUMMARY:

Somebody got into the Ticketmaster cloud database and accessed credit card info. Ticketmaster says affected customers should cancel their credit card. If you used a different kind of card, contact your bank. Use two-factor authentication. This impacts customers in Canada, USA, and Mexico. Ticketmaster has been emailing affected people. 

*UPDATE:

How to check your credit score https://nomoredebts.org/blog/credit-scores-ratings/how-to-get-a-credit-report-in-canada

Also, Here’s what you can do to spot identity theft:

"Track what bills you owe and when they’re due. If you stop getting a bill, that could be a sign that someone changed your billing address.
Review your bills. Charges for things you didn’t buy could be a sign of identity theft. So could a new bill you didn’t expect.
Check your bank account statement. Withdrawals you didn’t make could be a sign of identity theft.
Get and review your credit reports. Accounts in your name that you don’t recognize could be a sign of identity theft. Here’s how you can get your free credit"


GOOD TO KNOW:

. Ticketmaster is paying for identity theft monitoring for Canadian customers. 

. Check if your email has been involved in a data breach at https://haveibeenpwned.com/

. More  at https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7257764

. Find your bank here



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Radio Show Notes Fri Jul 5th 2024: Gas Prices UP/ Atlantic Nationals/ Beach Water Report

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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.
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)
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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
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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
  • 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. 
  • 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 "

Atlantic Nationals street closures map

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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!"

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Radio Show Notes: Thurs July 4 2024

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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/1.7253182
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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
  • 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 "

Atlantic Nationals street closures map

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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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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!"

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Radio Show Notes Wed July 3 2024

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*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
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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:

 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."
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Radio Show Notes Tues July 2, 2024

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☼ 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.
👀 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...
- 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.
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.
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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
Street Closures from 6a until 11:59p on 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 Canada Day  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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