Moncton Weather: Cold Wind Chill at first today. -6. Chance of flurries early then clearing this afternoon. High plus 2. Storm Links: https://www.newcountry969.ca/storm/
Local News
icymi, Riverview Teen Starts 'The Giving Tree' to Help Kids at Christmas A teenager from Riverview has launched a charitable initiative called "The Giving Tree" to ensure local children in need receive gifts during the holiday season.
(https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/riverview-nb-teen-starts-the-giving-tree-to-help-kids-at-christmas/) and see (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581394662158)
Provincial/ Regional News
The New Brunswick government and the province's doctors have finalized a new four-year, $270-million agreement aimed at improving primary care. The deal introduces innovative payment models with financial incentives for physicians who join collaborative care teams, accept more patients, and provide more timely access to services (https://tj.news/new-brunswick/province-doctors-sign-270m-contract).
A recent provincial inspection revealed that nine percent of New Brunswick gas stations were not conducting required daily checks on their underground fuel tanks to monitor for leaks. These inspections were initiated following a major diesel spill in Woodstock, and the daily checks are considered a critical first line of defense to prevent environmental contamination (https://nouzie.com/9-per-cent-of-inspected-n-b-gas-stations-werent-checking-tanks-daily-cbc-news/).
Four businesses, including Fredericton Exhibition Ltd., have filed formal objections to the City of Fredericton's plan to expropriate the Exhibition Grounds. The businesses are fighting the city's attempt to take over their leasehold interest in the land, which the municipality intends to redevelop for housing and a new school (https://www.fredericton.ca/business-development/current-projects/new-brunswick-exhibition-grounds-redevelopment) and (https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9.6988067).
NB Paramedics to Join Mental Health Study Paramedics across New Brunswick will participate in a new mental health study designed to monitor their well-being and intervene before serious issues arise. (https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/nb-paramedics-to-take-part-in-mental-health-monitoring-study-out-of-the-university-of-regina/)
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Power/ Senior Citizen Power Cut Story A New Brunswick senior was left
without heat after NB Power disconnected her electricity without
providing a reason, prompting an investigation into the incident.
(https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/i-had-no-heat-nb-power-cuts-seniors-power-with-no-explanation/)
National News & Beyond
Possible Deal Between Canada Post and Union The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and Canada Post have reached agreements in principle, suspending all strike and lockout activities across the country while the deals are reviewed. (https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/article/canada-post-says-another-bailout-needed-as-it-continues-to-bleed-cash/)
Gas prices normally change on Thursdays at midnight. See https://www.scottyandtony.com/2023/09/gas-price-predictions-are-bit-of.html
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Q League Hockey: Moncton Wildcats Sched: https://chl.ca/lhjmq-wildcats/schedule/1/211/
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🏫 Scotty and Tony's School News Page newcountry969.ca/school
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💊 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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🏒🏈🏀⚽⚾ Sports:
- Scores https://www.flashscore
- Moncton Wildcats Q League Hockey https://chl.ca/lhjmq-wildcats
- Moncton AAA Flyers U18 Hockey https://nbpeimu18hl.ca/teams/flyers
- Ladies High School Hockey www.leaguelineup.com/cehockeyec
- Boys High School Hockey www.easternconferencehockey.com
- West Kent Steamers Jr A Hockey https://www.westkentsteamers.com
- High School Football https://www.gridironnewbrunswick.org/highschool.php
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💰 Atlantic Lotto Winning Numbers... https://www.alc.ca/content/alc/en/winning-numbers.html
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🩸 Donate Blood:
- 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
- Moncton donor centre is
at at 500 Mapleton Road.
- GiveBlood app (iphone) (android)
- Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or book at Blood.ca.
- CBS Moncton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LifelineMoncton/
