Moncton Weather: Yellow Weather Warning because: freezing rain. Icy and slippery roads and walkways.
Snow and possible freezing rain this morning... Then a mix of snow/ rain/ possible freezing rain this afternoon. Snowfall 5 to 10 cms. Rainfall 5 mms. Windy. High plus 1.
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A New Brunswick cabinet manufacturer is relieved after the U.S. delayed a planned tariff hike, but the existing 25% duty has already caused a significant drop in their American sales (N.B. cabinet manufacturer hopes to maintain U.S. relations after tariff delay). The company is now focused on maintaining its U.S. customer base while actively seeking new markets to recover the lost business.
After a shutdown and a brief halt due to U.S. tariffs, the Woodland Pulp mill in Maine has reopened and is once again accepting wood shipments from New Brunswick (One of Maine’s largest mills reopens to New Brunswick wood | Telegraph-Journal). The mill has resumed purchasing hardwood, but future buying will depend on the economic viability of sourcing Canadian wood while the tariffs remain in place.
ICYMI, last week a Fredericton city bus flipped on its side during a freezing rain storm, sending seven people to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The city is investigating the crash and stated that despite the weather, no operators or dispatchers had reported unsafe conditions prior to the incident.
Creative Connections, a Saint John non-profit program run by L'Arche, provides a studio and gallery space for 16 talented artists with intellectual disabilities to create art together (N.B. non-profit highlights talents of artists with intellectual disabilities). The initiative fosters meaningful friendships and a sense of belonging, while showcasing and selling the artists' work through an annual show and their uptown gallery.
In response to renewed annexation threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Mark Carney has affirmed that Greenland's security is part of NATO and its future is a decision for Greenland and Denmark alone (Carney says Greenland’s security is part of NATO amid Trump threats - National | Globalnews.ca). This statement comes as Canada deepens its Arctic engagement by investing in military capabilities and opening a new consulate in Greenland's capital.
Canada has joined a "coalition of the willing," pledging to help secure Ukraine from future Russian invasions if a viable peace deal is reached (Canada co-signs pledge to secure Ukraine under future peace deal - National | Globalnews.ca). The declaration outlines a U.S-led ceasefire monitoring system and long-term military support, with a binding plan to aid Ukraine if Russia breaks the agreement.
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