Moncton Weather: sun and clouds. chance of late pm showers/ thundershowers. Windy. Humidex 26.
Summer Weather Links: NewCountry969.ca/storm
Forest Fire Dashboard from DNR: See HERE
Fire Ban Status Updated at 2p
- Local News
Gas Volatility: diesel and furnace oil jumped again last night.
City closes Irishtown Nature Park reservoir: blue green algae detected.
icymi, blue green algae (cyanobacteria) can be harmful to people and pets. Sometimes you can see it, sometimes you can't. Do not kayak/canoe/etc until the city gives the all clear and do not let your dog near the water to drink/swim/other.
Link: https://www.moncton.ca/en/news-notices/irishtown-nature-park-reservoir-closed-recreation-0
We also have the provincial blue-green algae tracker on our Summer Weather Page at NewCountry969.ca/storm
The measles exposure warning from the NB health dept was for ppl on Air Canada Flight 1986 from Toronto to Moncton July 7th, or ppl inside the Greater Moncton Romeo LeBlanc International Airport arrivals area later that night/early July 8 (from 12:30a to 3:10a) … also to anyone at The Moncton Hospital emergency department on July 8 from 6a until 12p.
1) check your immunity status (when were you vaccinated?)
2) monitor yourself for symptoms for 21 days ("high fever, cough, runny nose, red/sore eyes, and small white spots inside the mouth. A red blotchy rash typically follows 3 to 5 days later, starting on the face and spreading downward")
3) isolate if symptoms appear (please don't go to the emergency room unless it is an emergency, avoid the doctor's office/ clinic/ school/ or workplace. Instead call 811 to speak with Tele-Care for what to do next.)
Advice from the gov of NB here.
Atlantic Nationals Hot Rod and Car Show happens this weekend in Moncton.
There are some street closures downtown starting Thursday. Map: https://www.moncton.ca/en/news-notices/atlantic-nationals-street-closures-2
Sussex Fundyfest Featuring Dallas Smith happens Friday and Saturday:
Friday: Gates open at 5:00 PM, music ends at 11:00 PM
Saturday: Gates open at 2:00 PM, music ends at 11:00 PM
- What You Can Bring:
Lawn chairs are welcome.
- You may bring one empty reusable water bottle. Free water refill stations are available inside the canteen.
- All bags and pockets will be checked by security upon entry.
icymi RCMP shared this on social media: "The Codiac Regional RCMP advising the public that the Hub City Theatre Group will be using imitation weapons during performances at the Caseley Park in #Riverview on July 14, 16, 17, 18 and 19, as well as at Centennial Park in #Moncton on July 23, 24, and 25."
Link… https://www.facebook.com/share/1E2yUinDtP/
The Friends of the Royals RHS fundraising group has proposed a $5.5 million project to redevelop the grass field at Riverview High School into a multi-use facility with a turf field/ running track/ washrooms/ concessions/ and a multi-sport court.
Riverview Town Council voted to have a comprehensive report detailing project funding/ maintenance needs/ and the partnership with Anglo East School District.
Report expected to be presented to council on September 28. To be continued.
Link: https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/council-requests-further-review-of-proposed-riverview-turf-field
Blood donations needed: Canadian Blood Services Moncton is in need of blood donors. Summer tends to bring a decrease in donors along with an increase in the need for blood supply. Story link:
🩸 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 500 Mapleton Road.
- GiveBlood app (iphone) (android)
- Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or book at Blood.ca.
- Provincial/ Regional News
NB gov acknowledges that new virtual healthcare service, Virtual Care NB, has long wait times for prescription renewals. They are working on a solution.
Link: N.B. government says prescription problems being addressed with new virtual care provider.
https://tj.news/fredericton-west/hospitals-er-hit-400-per-cent-capacity-doctor
icymi, the Province has posted about blue-green algae, just as a reminder that it happens around here and we all need to be mindful of it. It can be really bad for pets and also make people ill, and sometimes you can't even see it. So just a heads-up to watch for posted signs and online warnings this summer and keep your pets safe around the water. We also have the provincial blue-green algae tracker on our Summer Weather Page at NewCountry969.ca/storm.
icymi, During Miramichi bridge repairs they have HERE's the ferry schedule.
- National News & Beyond
Maestro Fresh Wes out of Amazing Race: https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/maestro-fresh-wes-duane-do-gibson-eliminated-from-the-amazing-race-canada/
If you bought beef sometime since 2015, you might want to check this out.
Some beef suppliers have offered settlements after some allegations. Basically, it's alleged that some meat companies secretly agreed to make the price of beef too high (paraphrase, not a lawyer.) If the settlement gets court approval (the judge has to decide if it's a fair deal), and you are eligible, there might be some cash in your future. Not yet though. There's a court hearing in September. Too be continued! See: https://www.beefclassaction.ca/
MLB: Blue Jays get back to business on Friday vs. Chicago White Sox.
Gas prices normally change on Thursdays at midnight. See https://www.scottyandtony.com/2023/09/gas-price-predictions-are-bit-of.html.
🏫 Scotty and Tony's School News Page newcountry969.ca/school.
💊 Health Care and E.R. Wait Times Resources:
- To use the Virtual Care NB service, start with the symptom checker tool or by calling Tele-Care 811.
- https://www.sowhywait.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.
🏒🏈🏀⚽⚾ Sports:
- Scores Flashscore.ca
- 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
💰 Atlantic Lotto Winning Numbers... https://www.alc.ca/content/alc/en/winning-numbers.html
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