Moncton Weather: clouds and drizzle. High 10.
Wildfire Season/ Fire Ban Info: https://www.gnb.ca/en/emergency/fire-watch.html
Storm Page: NewCountry969.ca/storm
- See https://www.scottyandtony.com/2023/09/gas-price-predictions-are-bit-of.html
- Gas Buddy Price Comparison https://www.gasbuddy.com/GasPrices/New%20Brunswick/Moncton.
- Wildcats FB HERE
The Sackville Memorial Hospital Foundation is seeking to raise $120,000 for new emergency department equipment. (Foundation hoping to raise $120K for ER equipment for Sackville hospital | Telegraph-Journal). This fundraising effort is in response to a significant increase in ER visits and will cover the purchase of essential items.
icymi, Moncton City Council has scheduled a special public meeting for April 23 at 6 p.m. to gather feedback from residents on a new Crime Reduction Report. (Meeting set for council to hear from public on crime reduction report | Telegraph-Journal).
Article about fatal, moose-related crash on NB Highway 7, and wildlife fencing in NB (N.B. residents hope for more wildlife fencing).
Maritime Fishermen's Union optimistic about lobster prices for the upcoming spring season: from the article "no longer facing the threat of tariffs", also a favorable exchange rate... but there are challenges posed by high bait and fuel costs, which could impact fishermen's net earnings. (tj.news)
Federal Liberal party members have voted in favour of creating a new "Maritime Rail Corridor," a Crown corporation intended to operate passenger rail service, starting with a route from Saint John to Halifax (Federal Liberals vote in favour of new ‘Maritime Rail Corridor’ | Telegraph-Journal). While this is now official party policy, the resolution is non-binding, and a local MP has cautioned that the project may not be economically realistic in the near future.
Fredericton Community Kitchens has closed its dining hall due to a rise in violent incidents after a change in security protocols, though meals are still being distributed through a window service (Community Kitchens closes dining hall amid security issues | Telegraph-Journal). The Department of Social Development is looking into finding a solution.
NB influenza activity at its highest level. (Another COVID death, N.B. flu activity at highest level | Telegraph-Journal).
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/
- https://horizonnb.ca/services/emergency-department/estimated-emergency-department-wait-times/
- ER Room Wait Time Estimations resources continued... see https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/2b0cd71fe6614d7bacf3985e9b6a6fe6 (also medical imaging wait times at that link)
- NB Gov's My Health NB website: https://myhealth.gnb.ca
- How to BOOK A VACCINE appointment in NB: see HERE
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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/
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