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Methinks Higgy and his cop buddies etc are reading every word posted in here whether they be censored or not because this article is about the RCMP N'esy Pas?
https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2020/03/nb-covid-19-roundup-15-new-cases.html
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/covid-19-new-brunswick-total-cases-rcmp-officer-1.5522067
N.B. COVID-19 roundup: RCMP officer tests positive, another in isolation
West District RCMP member isolating at home after diagnosis
· CBC News · Posted: Apr 04, 2020 1:12 PM AT
New Brunswick RCMP say the confirmed case of COVID-19 within their ranks 'is not believed to be related to frontline interaction.' (CBC)
A member of the RCMP in New Brunswick has tested positive for COVID-19, the RCMP said Saturday.
In a media release, the RCMP said the police officer in the West District is isolating at home after being diagnosed with the respiratory infection.
RCMP spokesperson Cst. Hans Ouellette said there was no interaction between the police officer and member of the public while they were conducting their duties.
"I can assure you that this case is not believed to be related to any frontline interaction," he said. "And there's no anticipated impact on frontline policing at this time."
This release comes hours after the province announced three new cases of COVID-19 Saturday. All of the new cases are in the Fredericton area, bringing the total infections to 98.
This was not unexpected for us
- Cst. Hans Ouellette, RCMPOuellette said privacy concerns prevent him from sharing what duties the officer had, how they contracted the disease and when they were diagnosed.
The police officer is part of the west district detachments, which starts at the border in Edmundston all the way down to St. Stephen and St. George, Ouellette said.
Ouellette said one other employee was placed in isolation "as a precaution" because they had contact with the officer who tested positive. He could not say if the second employee was displaying symptoms.
He said the New Brunswick RCMP has been prepared for a COVID-19 diagnosis among its workers.
"This was not unexpected for us," he said.
Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, says the province continues to look for community transmission. (Ed Hunter/CBC)
Ouellette said the RCMP is allowing some office staff to work from home and is implementing physical distancing for people who continue to work in offices.
All frontline officers have personal protective equipment, he said.
"You will see some of our police officers wearing masks, for example, or gloves or goggles when responding to certain calls that may involve possible exposure," he said.
Ouellette said when getting calls, dispatchers ask callers questions like if anyone has been out of the country, or have been exposed to COVID-19, before sending officers out.
Province investigates transmission mode of six cases
On Saturday the province provided an updated breakdown of how most cases were transmitted.
Of the 98 total cases, 57 are travel related, 31 are close contacts of confirmed cases and four cases are from community transmission. The province is still investigating how six cases were transmitted, including the most recent three.
As of Saturday, six patients have been hospitalized and two have been discharged. Four patients remain in hospital, including one person in the intensive care unit, the release said.
April 4, 2020: A message from Dr. Jennifer Russell
The new cases have been confirmed with testing at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre lab in Moncton. As of Saturday, the province has conducted 5005 tests, but that does not mean 5005 people were tested. One person could have been tested more than once.
The release says 28 patients have recovered so far.
The new cases are:
- A person aged 20-29 in Zone 3 (Fredericton region)
- A person aged 30-39 in Zone 3 (Fredericton region)
- A person aged 50-59 in Zone 3 (Fredericton region)
"We are adapting daily to this changing health-care crisis. But the one thing that has not changed is the importance of people staying home."
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David Amos
Methinks Higgy and his cop buddies etc are reading every word posted in here whether they be censored or not because this article is about the RCMP N'esy Pas?
Lou Bell
Reply to @David Amos: The RCMP is a Federal Police Force. Funny you're the only one always complaining about the Police in NB ! Doesn't appear to be anything they've been doing wrong !!!
David Amos
Reply to @Lou Bell: Methinks you should explain that to the RCMP dudes who falsely arrested me N'esy Pas?
Reply to @Lou Bell: Better yet Methinks your buddies in Horizon Health should explain to you why they want the RCMP to arrest me again N'esy Pas?
David Amos
"The RCMP says "the case is not believed to be related to frontline interaction," but does not say how the officer contracted the disease."
Surprise Surprise Surprise
Lou Bell
Reply to @David Amos: Their statement said " they believe it wasn't related to front line action " which means they're not 100 % certain where he got it !!!!!!!!! !! Whadda ye want ??? A GUESS ???????????????????????????????
David Amos
Reply to @Lou Bell:
Nope I am demanding that the Crown properly anwser my lawsuit Methinks
any lawyer would agree that judges using Federal Court Rule 55 against
me was far from ethical N'esy Pas?
Jim Cyr
Even during the worst pandemic of the last 200 years, the censors on here are still on the job. Can you believe it?....
David Amos
Reply to @Jim Cyr: YUP
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @Jim Cyr:
Censorship thrives during times of crisis. The 1918 Influenza Pandemic
was known as the "Spanish flu" because WWI censors wouldn't allow
reports of deaths to be published in Germany, the UK, France and the
States. Spain was neutral and Spanish newspapers reported freely, so
people in other countries assumed that's where the pandemic had started.
By the way, I'd say 100 years rather than 200.
David Amos
Reply to @SarahRose Werner: Your point is?
Ben Haroldson
There's the old privacy concern excuse again. That should have gone out the window with the rest of our freedoms when the state of emergency was declared.
David Amos
Reply to @Ben Haroldson: Methinks you must recall what old Ben Franklin said about such nonsense N'esy Pas?
David Amos
Reply to @David Amos:
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety" Ben Franklin
FYI
"As the Brookings Institute’s Benjamin Wittes observes, “Very few people who quote these words, however, have any idea where they come from or what Franklin was really saying when he wrote them.”
According to Wittes, the words appear in a letter widely presumed to be written by Franklin in 1755 on behalf of the Pennsylvania Assembly to the colonial governor. “The letter was a salvo in a power struggle between the governor and the assembly over funding for security on the frontier, one in which the assembly wished to tax the lands of the Penn family,” he explains.
The letter wasn’t about liberty but about taxes and the ability to “raise money for defense against French and Indian attacks. The governor kept vetoing the assembly’s efforts at the behest of the family, which had appointed him.”
Indeed, if you look at the text surrounding the famous quote, it’s pretty clearly about money: “Our assemblies have of late had so many supply bill, and of such different kinds, rejected, on various pretences,” wrote Franklin.
There’s not much on liberty, as we understand the concept, in the entire letter."
FYI
"As the Brookings Institute’s Benjamin Wittes observes, “Very few people who quote these words, however, have any idea where they come from or what Franklin was really saying when he wrote them.”
According to Wittes, the words appear in a letter widely presumed to be written by Franklin in 1755 on behalf of the Pennsylvania Assembly to the colonial governor. “The letter was a salvo in a power struggle between the governor and the assembly over funding for security on the frontier, one in which the assembly wished to tax the lands of the Penn family,” he explains.
The letter wasn’t about liberty but about taxes and the ability to “raise money for defense against French and Indian attacks. The governor kept vetoing the assembly’s efforts at the behest of the family, which had appointed him.”
Indeed, if you look at the text surrounding the famous quote, it’s pretty clearly about money: “Our assemblies have of late had so many supply bill, and of such different kinds, rejected, on various pretences,” wrote Franklin.
There’s not much on liberty, as we understand the concept, in the entire letter."
Justin Gunther
Go for a walk, or a bike ride. Just not in the park. Oh wait, that was the stupidest idea ever, of course in the park, because that way you can actually practice physical distancing without walking on the road.
Justin
Gunther
Reply to @Justin Gunther: Are you paying attention "Premier McNeil"?
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @Justin
Gunther: Did they close the parks where you live? Saint John's keeping
theirs open, but they've put up signs reminding people that if we want
this to continue, we need to practice social distancing. So far it
seems to be working well.
David Amos
Reply to @Justin
Gunther: Methinks you have no idea how many members of Premier McNeil's
clan are cops.Trust that If you did then you should understand why he
would wholeheartedly support a police state just like Higgy certainly is
N'esy Pas?
Lou Bell
Reply to @David Amos: No one mentioned " cops " but you . What did you do ???????????????????????????????
David Amos
Reply to @Lou Bell: Methinks you should checkout the picture at the top of this article N'esy Pas?
Michael G. L. Geraldson
Wishing those infected a full and speedy recovery.
Mac Isaac
Reply to @Michael G.
L. Geraldson: Thank you Mr. Geraldson! It's really heartening to read a
sane comment mixed in with the hysterical rantings. Keep your
positivity coming!! We need it now more than ever.
David Amos
Reply to @Mac Isaac: So you say
Terry Hughes
Went to Super Store today. Waited in line to get in. Employees doing a good job. Aisles are marked with arrows to keep people going in the same direction. One lady was going the wrong way in an aisle and when I politely told her, she looked at me and gave a snive remark. YIKES.
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @Terry Hughes: There's a few rotten apples in every barrel.
David Amos
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Reply to @Terry Hughes: Methinks nobody should be surprised by your actions N'esy Pas? David Amos
Reply to @SarahRose Werner: Methinks a few rotten apples went "Poof" N'esy Pas?
David Amos
Reply to @Terry Hughes:" If you donated a cool mil, we would all be your fan !"
Methinks everybody knows why I would never be a fan of yours N'esy Pas?
SarahRose Werner
Three new patients but also three new recoveries. Still no deaths and let's hope it stays that way. Sending all good wishes for the person in the ICU! Oh, and people who insist on walking smack down the middle of 6'-wide sidewalks and won't budge to either side? Cut it out!
Vernon McPhee
Reply to @SarahRose
Werner: Out here in the boondocks without sidewalks we walk on the left
side of the road facing traffic. Maybe you can use the same system where
you have sidewalks on both sides of the street.
David Amos
Reply to @Vernon McPhee: Good point
Lou Bell
All are doing a great job ! Keep it up ! Keep isolating ! Kudos to Premier Higgs and Doctor Russell !! Although there will be some who are really disappointed with such low numbers !
David Amos
Reply to @Lou Bell: Yea Right
David Amos
Reply to @Lou Bell: Go Figure
"Ouellette said the RCMP is allowing some office staff to work from home and is implementing physical distancing for people who continue to work in offices.
All frontline officers have personal protective equipment, he said.
"You will see some of our police officers wearing masks, for example, or gloves or goggles when responding to certain calls that may involve possible exposure," he said.
Before sending officers out, dispatchers ask callers questions such as whether anyone has been out of the country, or been exposed to COVID-19."
"Ouellette said the RCMP is allowing some office staff to work from home and is implementing physical distancing for people who continue to work in offices.
All frontline officers have personal protective equipment, he said.
"You will see some of our police officers wearing masks, for example, or gloves or goggles when responding to certain calls that may involve possible exposure," he said.
Before sending officers out, dispatchers ask callers questions such as whether anyone has been out of the country, or been exposed to COVID-19."
Louis Leblanc
Good numbers for now. Lets keep it up.
David Amos
Reply to @Louis
Leblanc: Methinks the numbers only relate to how many folks were
actually tested If they don't test many then the numbers would be low
N'esy Pas?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/covid-19-pandemic-coronavirus-1.5520351
N.B. COVID-19 roundup: 4 new cases bring province's total to 95
Projections to be announced next week, says chief medical officer Dr. Jennifer Russell
· CBC News · Posted: Apr 03, 2020 12:02 PM AT
Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, is urging New Brunswickers to seek out reliable information and ensure the truth 'does not become another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic.' (Ed Hunter/CBC)
New Brunswick has four new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the province's total to 95, chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell announced Friday, but case projections for the province won't be announced until next week.
Demands on the health-care system will be significant, whether the modelling is accurate or not, she told reporters during the daily update in Fredericton.
Russell said she shares Premier Blaine Higgs's concerns about test supplies and protective equipment, but the province is working with federal partners to ensure there will be enough when they are needed.
She remains confident there will be, "as long as we are prudent in our use," she said.
These are our neighbours, our friends, our fellow New Brunswickers.
- Jennifer Russell, chief medical health officerThe federal government has said a shipment is slated to arrive on April 6, she added.
As of Thursday, the province had about 3,700 testing kits and 4,900 swabs left, Russell said.
The lab in Moncton is analyzing about 500 tests a day but has the capacity to do about 1,000 and will be ramping up in the coming days.
The new cases include:
Zone 3, Fredericton region:
- Three individuals, aged 30 to 69.
- One individual in their 30s.
Russell stressed it's important to think of these as not just cases, but people.
"These are our neighbours, our friends, our fellow New Brunswickers," whose lives have been "dramatically altered by this disease."
She urged everyone to show kindness and compassion.
There are 95 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick. (Photo: CBC New Brunswick)
Of the 95 cases, 54 are travel-related, 28 are close contacts of confirmed cases, three cases are from community transmission and 10 cases remain under investigation.
Twenty-five people have recovered, to date.
Russell said she remains "hopeful," but "we cannot afford to take chances with this virus."
It's crucial people who have been directed to self-isolate continue to do so and that others stay at home as much as possible to help flatten the curve of COVID-19 and protect health-care providers.
"This is in your hands, so keep your hands clean," she said.
Here is a roundup of other developments:
Government provides funding to university students
Premier Blaine Higgs also announced an emergency bridging fund for vulnerable post-secondary students in New Brunswick. Up to $500,000 is available in this fund for students directly impacted by COVID-19.
The funds will be distributed by post-secondary institutions in New Brunswick based on eligibility criteria, including international students who demonstrate a financial gap in meeting their basic needs between now and the end of the term.
The province will provide a one time amount of up to $750 per student.
Projections could become obsolete almost as soon as they're made because of new information coming in, chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell said Friday. She said it’s hard to predict when COVID-19 cases will peak in New Brunswick. 3:40
To qualify, students need to be directly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and must not qualify for the $900 emergency relief fund distributed by the province as of March 30.
They also cannot have access to funds through student loans, employment insurance, personal savings or other COVID-19 related financial assistance programs.
"Students must contact their institution directly to be considered and will be assessed on a case–by–case basis," he said. "All post-secondary institutions are encouraged to provide additional funding where possible."
Localized flooding in some parts of New Brunswick
The province is starting to see some minor localized flooding in the northwest.
Premier Blaine Higgs said New Brunswick's Emergency Measures Organization is monitoring water levels across the province and "are ready to help."
"It's much too early to say what the freshet will look like."
Although there is no major flooding in the forecast, Higgs said now is the right time to start getting ready for flooding season.
"If you've experienced flooding before, it's important to take steps now to protect your property and your family. And be ready in case you need to evacuate."
Premier Blaine Higgs announced a new program today to help post-secondary students affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, but who don't qualify for other benefits. (Office of the Premier)
The province has seen severe flooding over the past two years.
Higgs hopes the province won't need to call in the military to help with flooding, but "it's nice to know they're there when we need them."
State of emergency and evictions
Premier Blaine Higgs said there has been some confusion around New Brunswick's state of emergency declaration and tenants.
The right of landlords to evict tenants for not paying rent has been suspended until May 31.
"People can still be evicted, just not because they can't pay rent due to COVID-19," Higgs said. "All other tenant obligations remain."
If a tenant can't pay rent, he said it's important they discuss the issue with their landlord.
"This is no time to abuse either your landlord or the situation we're in," he said. "This is the time to protect those that need protection."
Saint John men's shelter moves to new location, open 24/7
Outflow Men's Shelter has extended its hours and moved to a new location to wait out the pandemic.
The shelter is now open 24/7 and has relocated to the Boys and Girls Club, located at 1 Paul Harris St.
Outflow Men's Shelter was located at 162 Waterloo St., an old baptist church built in 1842. The shelter moved to a new location earlier this week so that its staff and residents could practice physical distancing.
"As we move forward, I think there'll be some some different ideas of how we can approach this and, you know, keep guys busy, but apart from one another," said Jayme Hall, executive director of Outflow Ministry.
Outflow Ministry operates the men's shelter and several social enterprises in the city, including Catapult Coffee.
The new shelter space also has a TV lounge area, although staff have to limit the number of people allowed in the room at once.
Plexiglass barriers have been erected between beds and at the intake area, to protect staff when a new person enters the shelter.
There are 30 men staying there.
Hall expects the shelter will stay at the Boys and Girls Club for at least three months.
Northside Market closes in Fredericton
The Northside Market in Fredericton has permanently closed, leaving dozens of vendors without a place to sell their products.
The market made the announcement in a Facebook post Thursday night, blaming the closure on the COVID-19 outbreak.
With
The Northside Market closed permanently we are looking for a new
location!! If anyone has any ideas or secret hidden gems send us a
message.
We would also like to thank everyone for their support the last 8.5 years!! You haven’t seen the end of us so stay tuned. The comeback is always stronger than the setback so we can’t wait to see what’s in store for us next. Love to you all! 💕💕💕
We would also like to thank everyone for their support the last 8.5 years!! You haven’t seen the end of us so stay tuned. The comeback is always stronger than the setback so we can’t wait to see what’s in store for us next. Love to you all! 💕💕💕
"We are all unsure how long it will take to be back to normal or what normal will be," said owner Peter Perry in the Facebook post.
"We are all experiencing hardship and uncertainty."
Many vendors are struggling to find a new home for their businesses and have been left wondering why they weren't told about the closure sooner.
Update:
Unfortunately the market will not be opening again even after the dust
from the Covid19 settles, at this time I do not have anyway of selling
my product but I am trying to find a way, hopefully we will be able to
continue in another way as soon as possible. Stay safe everyone and stay
home! Thank you so much for help making the Ginger Beef Company
successful! 
A number of businesses have been posting their concerns over Facebook and have been looking for new locations to set up, including Ginger Beef Company and Buttercream Dreams Fredericton.
The Facebook post has since been taken down.
Maple syrup industry hit by COVID-19
New Brunswick's maple syrup industry is expecting to lose more than $1 million this year because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Louise Poitras, executive director of the New Brunswick Maple Syrup Producers Association, said that money doesn't even include a drop in maple syrup sales.
"Everybody was so ready to have a great success around the maple season and unfortunately everything was cancelled," Poitras said.
Poitras is working with producers to ensure they have a plan in place, in case sales hit an all-time-low this upcoming season.
The maple syrup industry expects to lose over $1 million because of COVID-19 (Photo: James Fraser/Submitted)
David Briggs, owner of Briggs Maples near Fundy Park, produces syrup at his operation in Riverview. He's keeping busy, but sales are "in the toilet."
In the spring, Briggs typically sees a "huge" increase in sales. This year, sales have dropped off significantly, he said.
He has also had to lay off employees.
"It's really hitting us quite hard with the season hitting us at the same time as the virus," Briggs said.
Codiac Soccer gives out free balls
Codiac Soccer is working to keep their players engaged while the season is on hold.
The club posts a challenge for its players daily online, said Kyle Reade, Codiac Soccer's technical director.
The club has also been placing soccer balls on people's lawns to encourage new people to partake in the sport.
Anyone who reaches out to the club and doesn't have a soccer ball is eligible for a free one, Reade said.
So far the club has given out more than 150 free soccer balls in the Moncton area.
Moncton-area man asks government to contact people exposed on flights
A Moncton area man says Public Health officials should be notifying airplane passengers if they were on a flight with someone who tests positive for COVID-19.
Tony Austen says his wife had no idea she may have been exposed to the coronavirus until they saw it on the news. Austen's wife, Tish, did not want to do an interview with CBC.
Tish Austen had travelled to Montreal to visit her twin sister and returned home on Air Canada flight 8900, one of the flights where a passenger later tested positive for COVID-19.
"I do think that Public Health, once they have the knowledge that somebody on the plane was ill, then they should be contacting the airline, retrieving the passenger list … and then informing them to self–isolate," Austen said.
Why are we told to keep two arm lengths from others during the pandemic? Here's a detailed explanation, with facts from Dr. Alfredo Américo Miroli, immunologist from the National University of Tucumán in Argentina. 2:21
Austen and his wife have not experienced any symptoms of COVID-19.
There are six flights where passengers are currently suspected for being at risk of COVID-19, including:
- Sunwing Flight WG445 arriving to Moncton on March 20 from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
- Air Transat Flight TS2653 arriving to Moncton on March 18 from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
- Air Canada Flight AC7518 departing from Toronto on March 17 and arriving in Moncton on March 18.
- Air Canada flight 8900 from Montreal to Moncton on March 16.
- WestJet flight 3456 arriving to Moncton March 16 from Toronto.
- WestJet flight 3440 arriving to Moncton on March 8 from Toronto.
What to do if you have symptoms?
Symptoms of coronavirus include fever, cough or breathlessness. In this case, residents should:
- Stay at home.
- Immediately call Tele-Care 811.
- Describe symptoms and travel history.
- Follow instructions carefully.
With files from Sarah Morin
64 Comments
Commenting is now closed for this story. Brian Decker
Daily at 2:30? Not as of yet! :-)
Terrry Tibbs
Reply to @Brian Decker:
I *think* the Ontario "numbers" on the CBC main page are forcing a bit of a re-think.
I *think* the Ontario "numbers" on the CBC main page are forcing a bit of a re-think.
David Amos
Reply to @Brian
Decker: Methinks every time Higgy speaks at the anointed hour folks
should understand why I smile as I recall my Yankee wife saying Tooth
Hurty is Chinese dentist time N'esy Pas?
Renee Garry
I gotta say. Higgs french is getting better. See anglophones? Any one can learn if they want to ;)
Terry Tibbs
Reply to @Renee Garry:
Ok, but why would one want to?
Ok, but why would one want to?
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Terry Tibbs: So they can stop harping that they cannot get a job because they cannot speak French.
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @Terry Tibbs: Because learning new languages improves your cognitive function.
Roy Nicholl
Reply to @Terry Tibbs:
Intellectual curiosity, cultural understanding, ability to communicate with a greater number of people on the planet ... there are lots of reasons one learns another language (or two).
Intellectual curiosity, cultural understanding, ability to communicate with a greater number of people on the planet ... there are lots of reasons one learns another language (or two).
Michel Forgeron
Reply to @Renee
Garry: He surprised me, he's doing a pretty good job with the French
language. I think it must come quite quickly yo him.
David Amos
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: BINGO
David Amos
Reply to @SarahRose Werner: Too Too Funny Indeed
Lou Bell
Reply to @Renee Garry: Other than the parameters to get a government job are swayed in favour of the minority !
Terry Tibbs
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps:
A job? Harping?
No job, not for 35 years, why would I make money for someone else?
Harping about not having a job........... never happened yet.
A job? Harping?
No job, not for 35 years, why would I make money for someone else?
Harping about not having a job........... never happened yet.
Terry Tibbs
Reply to @SarahRose Werner:
Too old, on the downside, too many other things need fixing.
Too old, on the downside, too many other things need fixing.
Terry Tibbs
Reply to @Roy Nicholl:
I grew up in Quebec, I know all I wish to about french, and french folks.
I grew up in Quebec, I know all I wish to about french, and french folks.
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Terry Tibbs: Does it include Jean Béliveau and Guy Hemmings?
Terry
Tibbs
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps:
No, it does include the french folks emptying their ashtrays in the English kids bag on Halloween though.
No, it does include the french folks emptying their ashtrays in the English kids bag on Halloween though.
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Terry
Tibbs: ... as I know there are English folks who did much worse than
that over the years which is why I do not paint everyone with the same
brush as you inferred above.
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Marguerite
Deschamps: Jack the Ripper, Jeffrey Dahmer, Harold Shipman, John Wayne
Gacy, H.H. Holmes, Ted Bundy, Robert Pickton were wprse than that. How
would you like to be painted with that same brush, Mr. B?
maggie short
methinks the maritime provinces should direct all flights into one airport...the distances from one selected airport is very small (in some provinces this arrival to home distance is way more than in maritimes)...Moncton,fredericton,saint john airports are so close to make one wonder why a province of 777,000 has 3 airports!! perhaps Halifax airport should be chosen....I say this in comparing the safety aspect of services to airlines, in aspect of safety to airlines (ie instrument landings equipment)...
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @maggie
short: Spoken like someone who (1) has a car; (2) lives within easy
driving distance of the Halifax airport. I can see the advantages of
consolidating the three NB airports, but New Brunswick needs its own
airport.
David Amos
Reply to @maggie short: Methinks you may irritate some folks by using one of my favourite words N'esy Pas?
maggie short
Reply to @SarahRose
Werner: I live in western Canada , often flying into maritimes and I
have wondered why new Brunswick a province that says it is in poverty
has 3airports that fight for scheduled air traffic....ie it takes a lot
of tax dollars to keep an airport operational..ie rent to Ottawa, air
traffic control, airside instrument landing equipment, short runways and
airplanes flying mostly empty ...these airports make fuel very
expensive with high taxes. I ask how many tax dollars the NB
government spends just to keep 3 airports in use.? today, with
coronov19 chose one airport so that testing & masks etc can be paid
for..
SarahRose
Werner
Reply to @maggie
short: Right. Choose one airport *in NB*. Don't close *all* three NB
airports and expect people to drive or take the bus to Halifax.
Chantal LeBouthi
Not watching these two anymore
They cannot be honest or transparent at all
And project model with such low test done
Terry Tibbs
Reply to @Chantal LeBouthi:
You are too serious, think of them as a comedy team.
You are too serious, think of them as a comedy team.
Lou Bell
Reply to @Chantal
LeBouthi: And yet the results show you're wrong ! With the HIGHEST
RATIO OF THE MOST VULNERABLE people in Canada you'll be disappointed to
learn we have the lowest ratio of deaths. Anyone can be tested negative
today and show positive tomorrow ! Back to the drawing board there Terry
and Chantal , there's only one comedy team here and it's not those two
!!
Lou Bell
Reply to @Terry Tibbs: Appears you and Chantal won't be happy until we " zoom by 100 cases BIGLY fast " !
David Amos
Reply to @Lou Bell: Methinks he enjoys the circus as much as you and I do N'esy Pas?
Terry Tibbs
Reply to @Lou Bell:
I won't be "happy" until we stop importing this virus from elsewhere. If we don't, we will never control, or eradicate, it, besides any accurate "modelling" requires no outside introduction.
I won't be "happy" until we stop importing this virus from elsewhere. If we don't, we will never control, or eradicate, it, besides any accurate "modelling" requires no outside introduction.
Chantal LeBouthi
Well they are one case in zone 6 even if the government doesn’t say it
Keeping poeples doesn’t help no one in NB
Chantal LeBouthi
Reply to @Chantal LeBouthi:
Keeping poeples in the dark
Keeping poeples in the dark
Toby Tolly
Reply to @Chantal LeBouthi: people
David Amos
Reply to @Toby Tolly: Methinks she may be part of the poeplekind movement N'esy Pas?
Hank WGA
I rest my case lol.
David Amos
Reply to @Hank WGA: Not me
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/covid-19-panel-education-plan-1.5520372
Party leaders like plan for school year but worry some students lack internet access
People’s Alliance Leader Kris Austin admits there may not be a solution during pandemic
CBC News · Posted: Apr 03, 2020 12:36 PM AT
Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Dominic Cardy announced public schools would remain closed for the rest of the school year. (Maria Jose Burgos)
Listen to the full CBC New Brunswick COVID-19 Panel podcast by downloading from the CBC Podcast page or subscribing to the podcast in iTunes.
After a week where 40 new COVID-19 cases were announced, emergency measures tightened and an education plan for the remainder of the school year was announced, New Brunswick party leaders came together on the New Brunswick Political Panel on Friday to assess the pandemic as it plays out in the province.
Dominic Cardy, Education and Early Childhood Development minister, announced on Thursday that public schools will remain closed for the remainder of the year and that parents will have to help educate their children at home.
Students will advance to the next grade in the fall and Grade 12 students will still receive their diplomas.
The long-awaited announcement was applauded by all parties during the weekly COVID-19 panel broadcast on CBC's Information Morning shows every Friday.
Liberal Party Leader Kevin VIckers commended the government's education plan for the remainder of the 2019/20 academic year.
"I think the online situation of many students in the province is going to be a challenge, and I certainly would encourage the government to explore that and to be able to assist in any way."
Vickers wants to connect anglophone parents with francophone parents, so that anglophone students in French immersion can still receive a form of parental guidance when it comes to online learning.
Education Minister Dominic Cardy announced on Thursday schools will likely remain closed in New Brunswick until the end of the 2019-2020 school year. 2:22
Green Party Leader David Coon said teachers and the Department of Education did an "incredibly impressive" job of developing a plan for the rest of the school year on a tight timeline.
"The job that the education systems have done here to pull together resources and programs for parents and students is just, well, it was a Herculean task," Coon said.
People's Alliance Leader Kris Austin also applauded the education plan, but he remains worried some students in more rural areas with a lack of access to reliable Internet may fall through the cracks.
"Then on the other hand, you have to look at and say, 'Well, what can we do in this situation to help those kids? And I'm not sure there's an answer to that," Austin said, adding that he believes the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development made the most positive choice it could have under the circumstances.
The Political Panel from CBC News New Brunswick
April 3: New Brunswick's fight against COVID-19
In this week's update from the all party committee on COVID-19, we address the decision to end the school year, concerns about testing and the PPE supply, and what to expect in the coming weeks. Premier Blaine Higgs, Liberal leader Kevin Vickers, Green Party Leader David Coon and People's Alliance Leader Kris Austin joined the weekly political panel to discuss the province's fight against COVID-19. 26:06
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N.B. COVID-19 roundup: Premier addresses outbreak after Cardy lays out plans for school year
Education Minister Dominic Cardy announced schools in New Brunswick will remain closed
· CBC News · Posted: Apr 02, 2020 10:30 AM AT
Higgs and Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, will also be speaking at their daily news conference in Fredericton this afternoon.
Premier Blaine Higgs says he plans to release COVID-19 projections for New Brunswick in a week. (CBC)
New Brunswick could run out of COVID-19 testing supplies within a week with ramped up testing and personal protective equipment within three or four weeks, says Premier Blaine Higgs.
"But we have orders that are pending and hoping to arrive," he told CBC's Power and Politics on Thursday night.
Higgs said he planned to raise the issue of supplies during the premiers' evening conference call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The federal government can play a "big role" in the supply requirements, he said, and offer a consistent approach across the country.
New Brunswick has 10 new cases of COVID-19, including the first confirmed case in the Miramichi region, the chief medical officer of health announced on Thursday, bringing the province's total to 91.
Three people remain in hospital, including the first case in intensive care, Dr. Jennifer Russell said during her daily news conference in Fredericton.
The data is based on where people are tested, not necessarily where they live, said chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell. (CBC)
A possible imminent shortage of test kits and other supplies was not mentioned by Higgs nor Russell during Thursday's news conference.
On Wednesday, they told reporters they were confident the province will have enough supplies to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak.
But the supplies will have to be used "appropriately," they said, and protective equipment will have to be prioritized for health-care workers, who will be instructed on "judicious use."
"Granted, if we went to 1,000 tests a day we would be looking at supplies needed within about five days."
The global competition for scarce supplies is "very concerning," he said.
"And I think that, you know, certainly lends to the credence of the federal government playing a key role here in sourcing.
"We can't compete with each other here, one province to another, and we certainly aren't in a position of the United States as out there competing with the same suppliers."
Higgs previously called on the federal government to declare a national state of emergency. On March 23 he said he believed Canada needed a consistent, national approach to stop the spread of the virus.
Most premiers did not think it was necessary to invoke the federal Emergencies Act and give the federal government sweeping powers, Trudeau had said after their conference calls. But provinces could be called upon to share critical pandemic supplies, such as ventilators, with other provinces, he told reporters.
We need to make sure we have enough supplies for our citizens and do that equally across this country. That's the way we work together and that's the way we survive together.
- Blaine Higgs, New Brunswick premierAlthough New Brunswick manufacturers are retooling to produce some much-needed supplies, such as hand sanitizers and gowns, and other provinces, such as Ontario, are stepping up mask fabrication, none have immediate solutions, said Higgs.
"So I think the point is that the federal government has to be that sole sourcer for us and then providing a supply to us throughout the country," he said.
"We don't need to be hoarding in our own province. I mean that doesn't help our neighbours and our friends
"We need to make sure we have enough supplies for our citizens and do that equally across this country. That's the way we work together and that's the way we survive together."
New fine for getting too close
Premier Blaine Higgs announced revisions Thursday to the state of emergency declaration, which prohibits knowingly approaching within six feet of another person.
Throughout the outbreak, people have been told to keep at least six feet away from other people and not to gather. Now the government is threatening to fine anyone who purposely violates the physical distancing rule. The only exceptions would be for members of the same household or if a closer distance is required for certain work.
"Those who don't follow advice and who won't respond to warnings now face the risk of being charged for violating the order," he said.
In addition, owners and occupiers of land are now responsible to "take all reasonable steps to prevent social or recreational gatherings."
And the owners and managers of premises that permit the seasonal docking of multiple recreational vessels must either prohibit docking or take steps to ensure minimal interaction of people.
Vehicles are being screened at New Brunswick's borders, such as this one at the Quebec border in Campbellton. (Serge Bouchard/Radio-Canada)
Fines can range between $292.50 and $10,200.
Campgrounds have been added to the list of businesses that are prohibited from admitting patrons for at least two weeks, said Higgs.
Adjustments have also been made at the new provincial border control points to allow people to get to work, to see their children, and to access necessities, he said.
And open fires are prohibited until May 1.
"We know that people will continue to get sick and that some will likely die. These steps we take now as individuals and as a government have the power to make a difference."
The province's enhanced pandemic operational plan will likely be released next week, he said.
Here is a roundup of other developments.
Church has 5 confirmed cases
There is a church community in New Brunswick with five COVID-19 cases.
All members of the church have been notified, chief medical health officer Dr. Jennifer Russell said Thursday. The church was not identified.
The 10 new cases of Covid-19 include:
Zone 2, Saint John:
- One individual in their 70s.
- Three individuals between the ages of 20 and 59.
- Three individuals between the ages of 50 and 69.
- Two individuals in their 70s.
- One individual in their 20s.
Chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell urged New Brunswickers to seek out reliable information and ensure the truth 'does not become another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic.' (Ed Hunter/CBC)
The data is based on where people are tested, not necessarily where they live, Russell reiterated.
Of the 91 cases, 49 are travel-related, 25 are close contacts of confirmed cases, three cases are from community transmission and 14 cases remain under investigation.
Two people have been discharged from hospital. A total of 22 people have recovered.
Tele-Care 811 is getting about 450 calls a day, said Russell.
Roughly half of the calls are "focused on COVID-19," she said. About 45 of them meet the current criteria for testing.
Faster test results now possible at 7 hospitals
New Brunswickers will soon have access to faster test results, thanks to a donation from the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation's COVID-19 emergency fund that will enable testing at seven hospitals across the province in both regional health authorities.
The sites are in Edmundston, Campbellton, Bathurst, Miramichi, Moncton, Fredericton and Saint John.
Until now, all testing has been handled by the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre in Moncton.
Two portable machines that oxygenate the blood, allowing the lungs to rest, are also being purchased with funds from the foundation, Premier Blaine Higgs announced Thursday.
As COVID-19 is a respiratory illness, lung capacity and function can be severely affected.
"This donation is one example of how the people in this province are coming together to support one another," he said.
Education minister lays out plans for rest of school year
Schools in New Brunswick will remain closed for the rest of the school year Education Minister Dominic Cardy announced Thursday.
At a news conference, Cardy said the school calendar "will not be extended" unless the situation of COVID-19 changes.
All students who were "on track" to graduate from Grade 12 this spring will graduate and receive a diploma. Other students will also move on to the next academic year when school resumes.
The Department of Education has been working on a possible virtual learning plan for students during the COVID-19 outbreak.
All public schools closed almost three weeks ago because of the coronavirus. The closure was initially for two weeks, but now schools have been closed indefinitely.
Education Minister Dominic Cardy announced on Thursday schools will likely remain closed in New Brunswick until the end of the 2019-2020 school year. 2:22
Cardy has not been available for interviews since he announced the school closure.
However, Premier Blaine Higgs has applauded Cardy's decision foresight in sending students home early on in the pandemic in this province.
"Here in New Brunswick we made the tough decision to implement these measure early on,"
Higgs said at a COVID-19 briefing this week. "Taking action before … the pandemic may have seemed extreme at the time, but I know it was the right think to do."
Increased screening
Nursing homes workers will now be screened for COVID-19 symptoms and have their temperatures taken before starting their shifts, Premier Blaine Higgs announced Thursday.
Nursing homes are also being equipped to test residents with symptoms, he said.
Provincial government employees are also having their temperatures checked every day, sometimes twice a day, before they enter the building, said chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell.
50,700 apply for income benefit
Higgs said 50,700 workers or self-employed people who have lost their jobs have registered for the $900 one-time income benefit so far.
"This number illustrates just how critical this program is," he said.
The province will continue to find ways to cover any gaps to protect New Brunswickers and the economy, he added.
Police chief worries over safety of officers
Police forces across New Brunswick are working together to respond to calls.
Fredericton Police Chief Roger Brown said all nine police agencies in New Brunswick are coordinating shifts to make sure there's a reserve of police officers ready to aid other departments.
"Should anything happen anywhere in the province, all policing agencies are able to work together to help each other," Brown said.
Fredericton police Chief Roger Brown says he's worried about the safety of his officers when dealing with cases of impairment. (Submitted by the Fredericton Police Force )
Police are still responding to urgent calls, like break-and-enters, but have switched other operations to online, such as criminal background checks.
Because some services have switched online and can be done remotely, Brown said he has only 30 per cent of staff working on a daily basis.
"We've manoeuvred our shifts to meet the demands. Where we have low call volume, we have lower numbers," he said. "Where we have high call volume, we have higher numbers."
Local police stations are also working more closely with New Brunswick RCMP to respond to calls.
Police have equipment, like masks and gloves, to protect themselves, should they have to respond to a call involving COVID-19.
Brown said some calls, like those involving impairment, can make it hard for officers to maintain a safe physical distance.
He's worried about his officers becoming sick and unable to work.
"My ability to police or our ability to do core police functions would be limited."
More people are relying on community kitchens in Moncton
The number of new people visiting community kitchens in Moncton is continuing to rise, according to homeless advocates in the area.
"We're getting a number of new people coming with their children and a lot of new seniors and a few people that are basically out of work that are coming to eat now," said Charlie Burnell, founder of the Humanity Project, a social services organization that runs a free meal program.
Organizations that help the homeless are trying to address the many problems that come with not having a home when there's a need to practise physical distancing.
"The ability to be able to wash your hands, use your bathroom, be able to isolate properly is a very privileged capability," said Lisa Ryan, community development coordinator for the Greater Moncton Homelessness Steering Committee.
Some of the most urgent problems facing the homeless population in Moncton include a lack of public garbage cans and washroom facilities.
Since stores are closed and many businesses aren't allowed to let anyone inside, homeless people are forced to use the washroom outside.
There's only one portable toilet in the city, at the Avenir Centre, which is being cleaned and maintained at the moment.
"I'm hearing that they have to use the bathroom outside, which is a major inconvenience for them," Burnell said.
"It's going to lead to an even bigger problem for our community."
Online hub established for businesses in Moncton area
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton has created an online information hub with economic development agencies to help businesses in the region respond to COVID-19.
John Wishart, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton, wanted to create a space to share clear, credible and comprehensive information for struggling businesses.
"There's such a dizzying array of programs announced on almost a daily basis and it's hard to keep up with what's the latest," Wishart said.
The online hub provides information about where business owners can find applications for receiving money from the provincial and federal governments.
"The platform is really meant just to ease the stress of finding the right information."
The hub also includes tabs for municipal resources, advice for businesses and updates from the World Health Organization.
Fredericton's Chamber of Commerce has set up a similar platform for business. Its website includes a daily update post, a resource page and a list of businesses that are open.
The Saint John Chamber of Commerce posts regular updates on its website as well, and shares webinars and advice for businesses.
Book launches and poetry readings cancelled over COVID-19
Book launches and poetry readings may be cancelled for the foreseeable future, but a New Brunswicker has stepped up to give poets a place to share their work during the pandemic.
Nathaniel Moore created an online poetry journal called Meltdown to display the work of poets from across the country.
"This is an opportunity to take a look at what poets in Canada are doing right now," Moore said.
Moore says the site will also include videos and audio of poets reading their work.
What to do if you have symptoms?
Symptoms of coronavirus include fever, cough or breathlessness. In this case, residents should:
- Stay at home.
- Immediately call Tele-Care 811.
- Describe symptoms and travel history.
- Follow instructions carefully.
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David Amos
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Methinks the RCMP know why I blogged and tweeted about this nonsense while Higgy was still bragiing about his police state. Its because I never believe anything until it is denied by a cop then I know it must be true when it my words goes "Poof" N'esy Pas?
Brian Decker
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Reply to @David Amos:
Just cause you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you!
Fay Briggs
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Reply toi@David Amos: Everything is not about you.
David Amos
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Reply to @Brian
Decker: Methinks I can be fairly certain when they falsely arrest me on
both sides of the 49th then lock me up in solitary confinement for days
then later deny that any of it ever happened N'esy Pas?
David Amos
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Reply to @Fay Briggs: From where I am sitting it certainly is I can get as sick as you correct?
David Amos
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Reply to @David Amos:
Hi'y'amigo Amos !!
Que pasa?
What's this story of
false arrest
"on both sides of the 49th"?
Hi'y'amigo Amos !!
Que pasa?
What's this story of
false arrest
"on both sides of the 49th"?
David Amos
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Reply to @Lou Parks: Try Google and read my lawsuit
David Amos
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At least Cardy admitted that many folks can't get and or afford High Speed Internet
David Amos
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Reply to @David Amos: For Instance High Speed Internet is not available where I live to I had to resort to expensive cell phone data billing plans to access the Internet. Trust that my phone bills are much higher than my NB Power bills. I pity the young families whose parents are out of work and their children are not in school.
Methinks its not fair that Cardy et al in governments can still collect full pay while they sit home and no doubt buy their butter tarts on our dimes N'esy Pas?
Reply to @David Amos: For Instance High Speed Internet is not available where I live to I had to resort to expensive cell phone data billing plans to access the Internet. Trust that my phone bills are much higher than my NB Power bills. I pity the young families whose parents are out of work and their children are not in school.
Methinks its not fair that Cardy et al in governments can still collect full pay while they sit home and no doubt buy their butter tarts on our dimes N'esy Pas?
Christie
Mitton
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Reply to @David Amos: And you are contributing what to society? They are working day in and day out to make NB better.. you sit behind a computer and bash people for things you know noting about.
Reply to @David Amos: And you are contributing what to society? They are working day in and day out to make NB better.. you sit behind a computer and bash people for things you know noting about.
David Amos
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Reply to @Christie Mitton: Methinks there is a strong possibility that you are cousin of mine and the Green MLA with the same last name as you from Sackville (The Town I was born in) who is too dumb to research a person before choosing to attack him N'esy Pas?
Reply to @Christie Mitton: Methinks there is a strong possibility that you are cousin of mine and the Green MLA with the same last name as you from Sackville (The Town I was born in) who is too dumb to research a person before choosing to attack him N'esy Pas?
Adam Bentley
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Reply to @Christie Mitton: Amen!
David Amos
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Reply to @Adam Bentley: Methinks the same holds true for you N'esy Pas?
SarahRose Werner
Hey, didn't Higgs say
that he'd be announcing an "expanded pandemic plan" by the end of this
week? Think he'll have the announcement ready by tomorrow?
David Amos
Reply to @SarahRose Werner: Who cares?
Terry Tibbs
Reply to @SarahRose Werner:
No, it was supposed to be announced today.
No, it was supposed to be announced today.
David Amos
Reply to @Terry Tibbs: YUP
Chantal
LeBouthi
Reply to @David Amos:
Me don’t you
Me don’t you
David Amos
Reply to @Chantal
LeBouthi: Nope I would be far more interested to know how many folks
died from complications from having pneumonia or the flu in New
Brunswick this winter Thus far the COVID-19 virus has claimed none but
the job losses etc caused by the Nanny State could generate many a
needless demise going forward N'esy Pas?
James Jones
Reply to @David Amos:
You mentioned you are self-isolating due to this. Seems to me you've
got more fear regarding your outcome from this than the everyday run of
the mill flu. You contradict yourself. This isn't Higgs or anyone else
using this current catastrophe to institute some new police state or any
other stranglehold on freedoms. It's a necessary evil to combat this at
this given time.
David Amos
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Reply to @James Jones:
Methinks the RCMP and your buddy Higgy know why I have been in and out
the emergency rooms since last fall and why I have to pay for my Health
Care because of a "Stay"put on my right to Medicare. Perhaps you dudes
should review all my words particularly the one that went "Poof" then
explain to the folks why I am self-isolating because the flu or
pneumonia can render me just as dead as this virus or the corrupt cops
who have pointed their guns at me over the years N'esy Pas?
David Amos
Reply to @James Jones: Ask the RCMP
James Jones
Reply to @David Amos: No I'm not going to put a big target on my back by needlessly harassing them constantly. That's your rodeo
David Amos
Reply to @James Jones: Too late
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @SarahRose Werner: Okay, now he says he's announcing it next week. That answers that!
Adam Bentley
Reply to @David Amos:
Sounds a little Trump-esque. And, he finally listened to common sense.
Sorry, I'll take the "Nanny State".
Roy Kirk
Reply to @James
Jones: "This isn't Higgs or anyone else using this current catastrophe
to institute some new police state or any other stranglehold on
freedoms."
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Not here, thankfully. But the news out of the Balkans is not so rosy.
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Not here, thankfully. But the news out of the Balkans is not so rosy.
James Jones
Reply to @Roy Kirk: I
wouldn't compare on any scale the freedoms and values afforded to North
Americans with those of the majority of the nations in the Balkan
region.
David Amos
Reply to @Adam Bentley: Methinks you say that so easily after your insult of me went "Poof" N'esy Pas?
Adam J. C. J. Salesse
Premier Blaine Higgs is doing an exceptional job handling this crisis.
David Amos
Reply to @Adam J. C.
J. Salesse: Methinks after our encounter at a debate in Fundy Royal that
you were not invited to the folks that were there that day in October
of 2019 would agree that nothing a former People's Party of Canada
candidate would say should surprise me any more N'esy Pas?
Terry Tibbs
Reply to @Adam J. C. J. Salesse:
Certainly Mr Higgs has become a "legend", too bad it's all in his own mind.
Chantal LeBouthi
Reply to @Adam J. C. J. Salesse:
Not to my standards anyway
Mike Connors
Reply to @Adam J. C. J. Salesse: LOL
Mike Connors
Reply to @Adam J. C. J. Salesse: Can't wait till the next provincial election to show him my appreciation lol. That's if the Emperor allows us to have elections anymore. He is creating new laws daily.
David Amos
Reply to @Mike
Connors: Methinks Salesse has been there and done that before he hooked
up with Maxime Bernier last fall N'esy Pas?
UNB Grad Runs For Ward 3 Seat
Saint John, NB, Canada / Country 94
Brad Perry
May 03, 2019 01:31 pm
"Adam Salesse is running in the municipal byelection for Ward 3 in Saint John. (Submitted)
A candidate from last fall’s provincial election is looking for a seat around the council horseshoe.
Adam Salesse — a former independent candidate in the riding of Saint John Harbour — is one of seven people running in the Ward 3 byelection.
Salesse said he thinks the city is on the up-and-up, pointing to the strategic priorities established by council several years ago.
“For me, personally, with the business degree and the background that I have, I think my biggest contribution will be towards fiscal responsibility and helping to grow the GDP of Saint John,” said Salesse."
UNB Grad Runs For Ward 3 Seat
Saint John, NB, Canada / Country 94
Brad Perry
May 03, 2019 01:31 pm
"Adam Salesse is running in the municipal byelection for Ward 3 in Saint John. (Submitted)
A candidate from last fall’s provincial election is looking for a seat around the council horseshoe.
Adam Salesse — a former independent candidate in the riding of Saint John Harbour — is one of seven people running in the Ward 3 byelection.
Salesse said he thinks the city is on the up-and-up, pointing to the strategic priorities established by council several years ago.
“For me, personally, with the business degree and the background that I have, I think my biggest contribution will be towards fiscal responsibility and helping to grow the GDP of Saint John,” said Salesse."
Brian Decker
Reply to @Mike Connors:
Surely you jest!
Roy Kirk
Reply to @Adam J. C. J. Salesse: Perhaps so, but someone acting as his fluffer doesn't help his image.
David Amos
Reply to @Brian Decker: Methinks the RCMP often do N'esy Pas?
Brian Decker
Reply to @David Amos:
Too many scotch, too little restraint. Signing off!
June Arnott
Reply to @Adam J. C. J. Salesse: I can’t fault him even if I’m not a party supporter. These are unprecedented times. No play book for this.
Tyson McGee
Who would be
qualified to criticize one way or the other? Perhaps high ranking
medical practitioners but they're the ones really calling the shots.
Only time will really show how things are going.
Ron Willis
Reply to @Chantal LeBouthi: Still dreaming of the glory days under Brian Gallant?
Pierre Cyr
Reply to @Adam J. C.
J. Salesse: The same guy who mere months ago was at war with healthcare?
Telling us we had too many hospitals? LOL... And now he says we will
run out of testing material in a week. After testing how many? How few I
should say... What a disaster.
Brian Decker
One thing I'm curious about, and of course would not be on the agenda for these conferences, is what measures are being taken to shut down as many of the wild animal markets around the world as possible, given one such market is suspected to be ground zero. Since there doesn't seem to be a desire to completely shut down the airline industry in these cases when they occur, there better be some thought as to how to eliminate the root cause of the issue, at least in instances where animal to human transmission is suspected. Haven't seen any discussion anywhere about this. It's another one waiting to happen.
Adam J. C. J. Salesse
Reply to @Brian Decker: Horseshoe Bat
Bob Smith
Reply to @Brian
Decker: They've tried before when H1N! and SARS were active. Regulations
were announced, crackdowns were declared...then, as time passed, things
reverted back to the norm. Why? Shutting down a 4 billion dollar
business takes a stance by local and state governments that fades sadly
over time.
Brian Decker
Reply to @Bob Smith:
You are right unfortunately.
You are right unfortunately.
David Amos
Reply to @Adam J. C. J. Salesse: Methinks you watch too many movies N'esy Pas?
David Amos
Reply to @Brian Decker: "Just cause you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you!"
Methinks I can be fairly certain when they falsely arrest me on both sides of the 49th then lock me up in solitary confinement for days then later deny that any of it ever happened N'esy Pas?
Michel Jones
Reply to @Brian Decker: The wet markets have alrady opeed up.. The Communist Party of China is the torturer of the Chinese people... Can't believe any stats coming out of China..
Brian Decker
Reply to @Michel Jones: Ill informed.
Jim Johnston
I was happy to see the updates on poetry readings.
David Amos
Reply to @Jim Johnston: Me Too
David Amos
"Cardy has not been available for interviews since he announced the school closure."
Methinks many folks are beginning to understand why I have been looking forward to the equally outspoken Minister Cardy to reappear N'esy Pas?
Terry Hughes
Reply to @David Amos: No other Education Minister in Canada has spoken.
David Amos
Reply to @Terry Hughes: Why should I care what one of Cardy's best buddies think about anything?
James Jones
Reply
to @David Amos: Curious as to why anyone who corrects your statements
or opposes your opinion that you believe they're friends with those who
you bash? It's okay to disagree without being "out to get ya" David!!
David Amos
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Reply to @James Jones: Why did you join this circus yesterday and attack only yours truly?
Reply to @James Jones: Why did you join this circus yesterday and attack only yours truly?
James Jones
Reply
to @David Amos: Bored and cooped up doing some self isolating drove me
to this haha. Long time reader just thought I'd join the circus. I'm not
law enforcement you can relax take a deep breath
David Amos
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I never believe anything until it is denied by a cop then I know it must be true Why else would you be so concerned about the RCMP and its dirty laundry while I was commenting about a virus?
David Amos
Reply to @James Jones: Methinks that was interesting reply to go "Poof" N'esy Pas?
I never believe anything until it is denied by a cop then I know it must be true Why else would you be so concerned about the RCMP and its dirty laundry while I was commenting about a virus?
David Amos
Reply to @James Jones: Methinks that was interesting reply to go "Poof" N'esy Pas?
Ferdinand Boudreau
So can the teachers be laid off?
David Amos
Reply to @Ferdinand Boudreau: Why not?
David Amos
Reply to @David Amos:
Methinks the Feds won't pay them EI because no doubt they have a
contract with New Brunswick Hence we will have to continue to pay them
while they sit home like the bureaucrats are thanks to Cardy's old union
buddies N'esy Pas?
Employment Insurance and teachers
If you are a teacher you may be paid Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. However, because of contractual arrangements in the teaching profession there are some variations to the EI rules. This means that:
if you are a teacher under a continuing contract in pre-elementary, elementary, intermediate, secondary, including technical and vocational schools, you cannot be paid regular benefits during non-teaching periods, even though you are unemployed, unless your contract ends. However, you may be paid maternity, parental, compassionate care, the Family caregiver benefit for children or the Family caregiver benefit for adults
if you are a teacher above the secondary school level—at universities, community colleges and CEGEPs—the same rules for regular benefits will apply as other claimants
if you are a casual or substitute teacher you can be paid regular benefits during non-teaching periods
Non-teaching periods
Non-teaching periods are periods during which no work is performed by people engaged in teaching. They generally include the summer break, Christmas and the mid-winter or spring break. A statutory holiday is not considered a non-teaching period, unless it falls within a non-teaching period.
The non-teaching periods may vary among provinces and even from one school to another within a region
Employment Insurance and teachers
If you are a teacher you may be paid Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. However, because of contractual arrangements in the teaching profession there are some variations to the EI rules. This means that:
if you are a teacher under a continuing contract in pre-elementary, elementary, intermediate, secondary, including technical and vocational schools, you cannot be paid regular benefits during non-teaching periods, even though you are unemployed, unless your contract ends. However, you may be paid maternity, parental, compassionate care, the Family caregiver benefit for children or the Family caregiver benefit for adults
if you are a teacher above the secondary school level—at universities, community colleges and CEGEPs—the same rules for regular benefits will apply as other claimants
if you are a casual or substitute teacher you can be paid regular benefits during non-teaching periods
Non-teaching periods
Non-teaching periods are periods during which no work is performed by people engaged in teaching. They generally include the summer break, Christmas and the mid-winter or spring break. A statutory holiday is not considered a non-teaching period, unless it falls within a non-teaching period.
The non-teaching periods may vary among provinces and even from one school to another within a region
Terry
Hughes
Reply to @Ferdinand Boudreau: Teachers get paid 12 months of the year and work 10.
Christie Mitton
Reply to @Terry
Hughes: Not true. Do some research. Teacher get paid a certain # of
days based on the collective agreement. Those days are then spread out
over 12 months. Basically 19% of their wage each week is held back to
pay for summer months.
Lou Bell
Reply to @Terry Hughes: Nope , paid for 10 , spread out over 12 months . Try to keep up .
Tracey Smith
I'm sure the teacher's union plays a part in this decision.
David Amos
Reply to @Tracey Smith: Of course
Jimmy Brittin
If our province wasn't still in 1960, we could do online learning. Pathetic in 2020 not to have the ability to offer this.
Christie Mitton
Reply to @Jimmy Brittin: And you've contributed to the betterment of education in NB how?
David Amos
Reply to @Christie Mitton: Methinks he paid his taxes N'esy Pas?
Lou Bell
Reply to @Jimmy Brittin: 30 % of the students have no access to online learning . If you don't mind paying arouns a million dollars for laptops , I'm sure it'll happen !!
Jimmy Brittin
French program? Hope it's better than the Immersion program. My daughter in Grade 11 French Immersion at Harrison Trimble can't even take courses in French because there aren't enough French teachers.
David Amos
Reply to @Jimmy
Brittin: I heard folks complaining of the fact in Fundy Royal when I
first ran for a seat in Parliament in 2004. In fact an immigrant from
Europe asked a question during a debate in Clifton Royal. He claimed he
came to Canada to teach French in New Brunswick and was complaining in
English that he could not get a job here so he was preparing to return
home. Five years ago a nurse from New Zealand told me a similar story.
Lou Bell
Reply to @Jimmy Brittin: Most students coming out of High Schools now don't use it in their jobs or lives anyway. Spanish would be much more useful today.
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Lou DumBell: How much Spanish do you speak?
Marguerite
Deschamps
Reply to @Lou DumBell: Given that I speak fluent French, it was much easier for me to learn Spanish and Italian.
David Amos
Reply to @Marguerite
Deschamps: Methinks often times one does not have to say a word to send
messages that a truly important in the pursuit of happiness. For
instance folks in New Mexico know that I have a certain fondness for the
green eyed ladies even though I don't try to speak their lingo they
could always tell by the look in my blues eyes N'esy Pas?
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @David Amos: Some irresistible gringo you are!
David Amos
Reply to @Marguerite
Deschamps: I was 30 years ago Now i am just another old dude some ladies
find interesting Methinks you would never understand such things
because I doubt the fat bald little dude you must be has ever had a date
in your life let alone been married and had kids and grandchildren as
well N'esy Pas?
Marguerite
Deschamps
Reply to @David Amos:
Let's put it this way; suppose I am what you profess I am and you were
that "God's gift to women" that you seem to brag about that you were,
then you would have no merit for winning the generic lottery any more
than it would be my fault for my sorry lot.
David Amos
Reply to @Marguerite
Deschamps: My point is I am a Grandfather with a real name who has sued
more lawyers than you can name for reasons that you refuse to
understand. On the other hand I believe that you are are a strange
little SANB dude from Quebec who constantly brags how well traveled he
is and how many languages he knows while pretending to be a woman for no
reason i will ever understand.
Marguerite
Deschamps
Reply to @David Amos: And I know you're not even way off in left field, but you're not even in the ball park.
Jimmy Brittin
If a question is asked in English, answer it in English first, if it is asked in French, answer it in French first.................how hard is this?????
David Amos
Reply to @Jimmy Brittin: What is Radio-Canada for?
Jimmy Brittin
Reply to @David Amos: For French, exactly
David Amos
Reply to @Jimmy Brittin: If you wish a good laugh on a bad day just Google the following
Dominic Cardy Butter Tarts
Dominic Cardy Butter Tarts
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Jimmy Brittin: Because our Premier, the elusive Higgs Bozon, would not be able to answer.
Lou Bell
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Bozon ? Oh. BOSS ONE ! The big cheese . Big guru ! The big guy !
Lou Bell
Reply to @Marguerite
Deschamps: Get over your loss . The " 3 amigos " rule the roost in NB !
Your guy Vickers is on the outside lookin' in . His strings have been
detached and Melanson and the " shediac 5 " have become irrelevant in 70
% of the province .
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Lou DumBell: You do NOT speak for 70% of the province!
David Amos
Reply
to @Marguerite Deschamps: Nor do you strange SANB/liberals Methinks you
should go easy on poor old Lou though Even her hero Higgy is clever
enough to know that you can't fix stupid N'esy Pas?
Marguerite
Deschamps
Reply to @David Amos: Neither do I! and you even less. But the difference is that I do not pretend to.
David Amos
Reply to @Marguerite
Deschamps: Methinks you are a strange SANB dude who pretends to be
nobody at all At least Lou and I have a real names N'esy Pas?
val harris
So if schools are closed what happens to the support staff.. ie bus drivers, educational assistants or cafeteria workers.. do they get laid off?
David Amos
Reply to @val harris: They should be just like the rest of the folks are
Chantal LeBouthi
Reply to @val harris:
I believe so
I believe so
Chantal LeBouthi
l’hydroxychloroquine Experiment in NB
No thank you Mr, Gilles lanteigne
You want to try it go ahead no way in hell they will try this crap on me
No thank you Mr, Gilles lanteigne
You want to try it go ahead no way in hell they will try this crap on me
David Amos
Reply to @Chantal LeBouthi: Say Hey to Gilles Lanteigne for me will ya?
David Amos
Methinks many folks may be wondering if Cardy and Higgy have stocked up butter tarts to see them through these dire times N'esy Pas?
David Amos
Reply to @David Amos:
Here is some old news about Cardy and I in better times for him but
during the worst Yuletide season of my life
NDP gets help from democracy expert
CBC News · Posted: Jan 09, 2006 4:23 PM AT
An international expert on democracy has flown all the way from Egypt to help NDP candidate John Carty campaign in Fredericton.
Dominic Cardy is with a group called The National Democratic Institute. Its members include such people as former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. The group's mission is to teach democratic values and spread democracy around the world.
Cardy has taught about democracy in Algeria, Bangladesh, and Cambodia during the past few years. When he heard his friend John Carty was running for office back in his home town of Fredericton, he hopped on a plane.
NDP gets help from democracy expert
CBC News · Posted: Jan 09, 2006 4:23 PM AT
An international expert on democracy has flown all the way from Egypt to help NDP candidate John Carty campaign in Fredericton.
Dominic Cardy is with a group called The National Democratic Institute. Its members include such people as former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. The group's mission is to teach democratic values and spread democracy around the world.
Cardy has taught about democracy in Algeria, Bangladesh, and Cambodia during the past few years. When he heard his friend John Carty was running for office back in his home town of Fredericton, he hopped on a plane.
David Amos
Reply to @David Amos: Continued
"It was a strange experience," Cardy said. "One evening I was watching the sun go down over the pyramids, and the next evening watched it go down over Fredericton airport as I came into land."
Cardy is no relation to the NDP candidate. But he loves elections and loves getting people pumped up about democracy.
Carty the candidate is running against federal Indian Affairs Minister Andy Scott, Conservative Pat Lynch, Green candidate Philip Duchastel and independent David Amos. The riding has sent Scott to Ottawa for the last four elections, despite the best efforts of the other parties.
Cardy says he doesn't care how tough the race his – he just wants people to participate in the process. "People have forgotten how incredibly precious these gifts that our ancestors fought for are and were just giving them away. It makes me furious when I talk to people and people just say 'ah there's no point in voting.'"
After election day, Dominic Cardy is flying back home to his wife in Kathmandu, Nepal. He hopes to leave behind a new Member of Parliament for Fredericton, his friend John Carty for the NDP.
"It was a strange experience," Cardy said. "One evening I was watching the sun go down over the pyramids, and the next evening watched it go down over Fredericton airport as I came into land."
Cardy is no relation to the NDP candidate. But he loves elections and loves getting people pumped up about democracy.
Carty the candidate is running against federal Indian Affairs Minister Andy Scott, Conservative Pat Lynch, Green candidate Philip Duchastel and independent David Amos. The riding has sent Scott to Ottawa for the last four elections, despite the best efforts of the other parties.
Cardy says he doesn't care how tough the race his – he just wants people to participate in the process. "People have forgotten how incredibly precious these gifts that our ancestors fought for are and were just giving them away. It makes me furious when I talk to people and people just say 'ah there's no point in voting.'"
After election day, Dominic Cardy is flying back home to his wife in Kathmandu, Nepal. He hopes to leave behind a new Member of Parliament for Fredericton, his friend John Carty for the NDP.
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Methinks Higgy and the RCMP should explain why the US Secret Service came to my door 17 years ago today bearing false allegations of a presidential threat AFTER I had won 4 judgements in two lawsuits N'esy Pas?
https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2020/03/nb-covid-19-roundup-15-new-cases.html
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/covid-19-coronavirus-pandemic-1.5517234
N.B. COVID-19 roundup: State of emergency extended as confirmed cases climb to 81
Some of the confirmed cases include health-care workers as concerns rise about protective equipment supplies
· CBC News · Posted: Apr 01, 2020 12:54 PM AT
Premier Blaine Higgs and Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, spoke to reporters at 2:30 p.m. (Office of the Premier)
New Brunswick has extended the state of emergency for another two weeks, Premier Blaine Higgs announced on Wednesday, as the COVID-19 outbreak continues, with 11 new confirmed cases, bringing the province's total to 81.
The government will continue to extend the state of emergency as needed, he said.
Some of the confirmed cases include health-care workers, the chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell announced.
But they contracted the virus outside the health-care setting, she told reporters during the daily update in Fredericton.
"This virus doesn't discriminate," she said. "We are all vulnerable to it."
The infected health-care workers have self-isolated and will not return to work until they are healthy, she said.
Russell acknowledged there are concerns about the supply of personal protective equipment for health-care workers.
"I am confident we have what we need," she said. "But we have to maintain our supplies and use them appropriately."
She urged the general public not to use N95 masks. They're not necessary for the general public, but essential for health-care workers, she said.
There is a supply of personal protective equipment on its way to New Brunswick from the federal government, she added.
The new cases include:
Zone 1, Moncton area:
- Two cases between the ages of 20 and 59.
- Three cases between the ages of 40 and 69.
- Four cases between the ages of 30 and 59.
- Two cases between the ages of 50 and 69.
Of the 81 cases, 43 people travelled outside New Brunswick in the 14 days prior to becoming ill, 22 had close contact with people who had travelled, three are community transmissions and 13 are still under investigation.
On Tuesday, Russell said people shouldn't be lulled into complacency when she doesn't report a high increase in cases at her daily briefing and should continue to stay home.
Here is a roundup of other developments.
Passengers on 6th Moncton flight at risk of exposure
The Greater Moncton Romeo LeBlanc International Airport is reporting a sixth flight where passengers are suspected of being at risk of COVID-19 exposure.
Air Canada flight 8900 from Montreal arrived at the Moncton airport on March 16 at 10:12 a.m., according to a news release Tuesday.
The flight has not been mentioned by medical health officer Jennifer Russell or Premier Blaine Higgs at any of the daily news briefings
The Greater Moncton Airport Authority said it is continuing to monitor developments of the spread of COVID-19.
"The health and wellness of our passengers, visitors, business partners and employees are our top priority."
Six flights that stopped in Moncton carried passengers who later tested positive for COVID-19. (Photo: Shane Magee/CBC News)
The authority said it is aware of six people who have now tested positive for COVID-19 who passed through the airport, including at least two people from Prince Edward Island.
Flights where passengers could've been put at risk include:
- Sunwing Flight WG445 arriving to Moncton on March 20 from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
- Air Transat Flight TS2653 arriving to Moncton on March 18 from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
- Air Canada Flight AC7518 arriving to Moncton on March 18 from Toronto.
- WestJet flight 3456 arriving to Moncton March 16 from Toronto.
- WestJet flight 3440 arriving to Moncton on March 8 from Toronto.
Anyone who has been in close contact with someone on one of those flights is urged to self-isolate for 14 days and should call 811 if they develop symptoms.
Renovation still ongoing at Fredericton International Airport
Construction at the Fredericton International Airport could see potential impact with supplies coming in from other provinces.
"We're expecting to have some challenges there," said Johanne Gallant, CEO and president of the airport authority.
The renovation project, which started almost two years ago, is ongoing.
"That's a closed site so the mingling between our employees and the construction workers, that has completely stopped over a few weeks ago," said Gallant.
The airport changes are expected to include more ticket counters, a larger kitchen, renovated washrooms, a children's play area, more seating and more energy-efficient geothermal heating.
The Fredericton airport has been operating above capacity for almost a decade.
The airport hasn't laid anyone off during the outbreak, but Gallant said it's been "very quiet."
The airport is looking at a 70 per cent loss in revenue for the year and Gallant is hoping the federal government will step in to help.
"This is a huge impact for all airports across the nation and all over the world."
JDI donates $1 million to food banks
J.D. Irving Ltd. has announced it will donate $1 million to the Food Depot Alimentaire, which supplies food banks in southeastern New Brunswick.
The company said the donation would help offset the growing demand on New Brunswick's network of 60 food banks across the province because of the financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
"J.D. Irving has been a strong community partner of the Food Depot Alimentaire over the past number of years with both food and funding support," said Dale Hicks, president of Food Depot Alimentaire.
Why are we told to keep two arm lengths from others during the pandemic? Here's a detailed explanation, with facts from Dr. Alfredo Américo Miroli, immunologist from the National University of Tucumán in Argentina. 2:21
"This significant donation, at an unprecedented time in our history, is a testament to their continued support of our programs and those New Brunswickers who benefit from this generosity through local food banks."
While many food banks have lost their ability to raise money, it is anticipated there will be a 50 per cent increase in the meals the Food Depot Alimentaire will need to provide across New Brunswick.
What to do if you have symptoms?
Symptoms of coronavirus include fever, cough or breathlessness. In this case, residents should:
- Stay at home.
- Immediately call Tele-Care 811.
- Describe symptoms and travel history.
- Follow instructions carefully.
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david amos
Methinks Higgy is doing an awesome job N'esy Pas?
Terry Tibbs
Reply to @david amos:
A "legend" in his own mind I'm sure!
A "legend" in his own mind I'm sure!
David Amos
Reply to @Terry Tibbs: Methinks Higgy and the RCMP knows that is not me pretending to be me N'esy Pas?
David Amos
Methinks it is interesting that the "Powers That Be" would pick the name "James Jones" to join this forum today in order to attack me on behalf of the RCMP N'esy Pas?
David Amos
Methinks we now live in a police state thanks to Higgy N'esy Pas?
David Amos
Reply to @David Amos: Methinks this news should concern Higgy very much N'esy Pas?
Dow Slammed 965 Points On China Coronavirus Concerns;
DAVID SAITO-CHUNG
01:05 PM ET 04/01/2020
The Dow Jones Industrial Average got hit hard at the open during the first day of the second quarter and is trading at session lows in early-afternoon trading, down more than 4.2%. Amid the coronavirus stock market crash, the 30-stock Dow Jones cut a 4.1% loss to about half of that during the lunchtime hour on Wall Street before sellers returned in droves.
Dow Slammed 965 Points On China Coronavirus Concerns;
DAVID SAITO-CHUNG
01:05 PM ET 04/01/2020
The Dow Jones Industrial Average got hit hard at the open during the first day of the second quarter and is trading at session lows in early-afternoon trading, down more than 4.2%. Amid the coronavirus stock market crash, the 30-stock Dow Jones cut a 4.1% loss to about half of that during the lunchtime hour on Wall Street before sellers returned in droves.
James Jones
Reply to @David Amos:
He is just following a logical strategy that other provinces and states
in North America have taken to try to slow this thing down. You're
always a critic of Higgs but never have a theory on how to tackle the
issue in a better manner that he speaks on. So let's hear it David!!
Terry Hughes
Reply to @David Amos: So this must be our Premier's fault
David Amos
Reply to @James Jones:
I don't know you personally but you seem to pretend to know me correct?
That said if you had bothered to read my words on this topic I have
suggested several times that people such as myself who would suffer
greatly from catching such a bug should isolate themselves However no
amount forcing the general population to follow such ridiculous
draconian orders is going to stop the virus from running its course
particularly after Higgy ordered all the the folks to come home ASAP and
bring the virus with them N'esy Pas?
David Amos
Reply to @Terry Hughes: The police state is
Ian Scott
Reply to @James Jones: He never does. Takes up a lot of oxygen.
David Amos
Reply to @Ian Scott: Scroll up
James Jones
Reply to @David Amos:
You appear to want everyone to know you, as per airing your dirty
laundry in RCMP and Govt dealings on here non stop to which no one else
knows anything of. Stick to a constructive conversation pertaining to
the article. Stay on track pal
David Amos
Reply to @James Jones: Obviously you know about the RCMP and I Are you a cop?
David Amos
Reply to @David Amos: If your last name is true then you must know of my family's association with the RCMP Correct?
Les Cooper
Reply to @David Amos: the whole world is in lock down. Be thankful you are in Canada! Give your head a shake!!
David Amos
Reply to @Les Cooper: Do you know how many times I have been falsely arrested???
David Amos
Reply to @James Jones: Methinks Higgy or Commissioner Lucki must have your tongue N'esy Pas?
Terry Tibbs
Maybe, instead of parks Mr Higgs, it's past time to close the airports?
David Amos
Reply to @Terry Tibbs: Higgy talks of "public mischief" in his last sentence today.
Methinks it way past High Time that folks ask Higgy and the RCMP to explain why I ran for public office 7 times after the US Secret Service and herd of Yankee cops came to my door 17 years ago today bearing false allegations of a presidential threat AFTER I had won 4 judgements in two lawsuits involving 3 of their fellow Treasury Agents N'esy Pas?
Methinks it way past High Time that folks ask Higgy and the RCMP to explain why I ran for public office 7 times after the US Secret Service and herd of Yankee cops came to my door 17 years ago today bearing false allegations of a presidential threat AFTER I had won 4 judgements in two lawsuits involving 3 of their fellow Treasury Agents N'esy Pas?
Terry Hughes
Reply to @David Amos: Glad you were never elected !!
Edmund Bourque
They've got to start thinking of solutions soon.. this is a dumb response.. a few more weeks are people are going to start losing it. Just read an article about a man who couldn't visit his dying mother.
Terry Hughes
Reply to @Edmund Bourque: So you are saying this is a N.B. issue only ? It is world wide.
David Amos
Reply to @Terry Hughes: Say hey to Higgy and his Irving buddies for me will ya?
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @Edmund Bourque: There's a lot of people who can't visit dying relatives, new-born relatives, etc, right now.
Tom Simmons
I always thought they'd try to tax fresh air someday....maybe I'll have to get my papers and fee to walk outdoors.
David Amos
Reply to @Tom Simmons: Methinks many a true word is said in jest N'esy Pas?
Jacob Minton
What are these "open spaces" the premier refers to, where NBers can go for exercise and fresh air, when he expects all parks municipal, provincial, and federal to be closed?
Charles GALL
Reply to @Jacob Minton: lots of empty parking lots
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @Jacob
Minton: I'm expecting that any day now, someone will send the premier a
photo of cars parked along a city street and he'll start demanding that
all the streets be closed.
David Amos
Reply to @SarahRose Werner: Yesterday you wanted Grand Manan shut down why not your street too?
Chantal LeBouthi
CBC can you ask if they will open a service NB in Acadian peninsula
Poeples especially seniors don’t want to travel to Bathurst or miramichi for services
And they don’t understand why travel to other’s cities for services
David Amos
Reply to @Chantal LeBouthi: Why did you say Bs to me yesterday?
Ian Scott
Reply to @Chantal LeBouthi: Maybe try the one in Tracadie or the one in Caraquet. How many do you need?
David Amos
Reply to @Ian Scott: Methinks you get the governments you deserve N'esy Pas?
Jeff LeBlanc
Reply to @Chantal LeBouthi: there is this thing called ServiceNb.ca...works great. Dont need to travel at all.
BruceJack
Speculator
Reply to @David Amos: seems to be the case, because despite your 7 efforts we did not find a seat for you
David Amos
Reply to @BruceJack
Speculator: Hence I will deal with Higgy et al alone as usual Methinks
that it is a far easier task when I don't have to care about your
concerns N'esy Pas?
Luke Armstrong
Great donation from JDI.
Chantal LeBouthi
Reply to @Luke Armstrong:
Agreed poeples going to need it
Agreed poeples going to need it
David Amos
Reply to @Chantal LeBouthi: You support the Irving Clan?
Terry Hughes
Reply to @David Amos: If you donated a cool mil, we would all be your fan !
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/covid-dying-mother-palliative-1.5518039
Nurse drives from B.C. to visit dying mother in Saint John, ends up in isolation instead
Tammy Keleher has given up hope of being able to say a final farewell to her mother in person
· CBC News · Posted: Apr 01, 2020 6:20 PM AT
A screen shot of Tammy Keleher and her mother Laura Judith Gray. Keleher travelled across Canada to see her dying mother in person one last time, but she was forced into two-week self-isolation once she entered the province. (Submitted by Tammy Keleher)
With her mother dying of breast cancer, nurse Tammy Keleher wanted to be by her side to offer care and comfort in her mother's final days.
So, on March 21, in the midst of a global pandemic, Keleher jumped into her Jeep in Prince George, B.C., and headed for her childhood home of Saint John.
With four solid days on the road, she had plenty of time to envision her reunion with her mother and the days they would spend together in the palliative care unit at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Keleher said she wanted to put her 72-year-old mother, Laura Judith Gray, "at the centre of everything."
"I just want to be fully dedicated to my mother and … do whatever I could do to help her as her daughter and as a nurse," she said.
I want to be able to be with my mother 24/7 until she takes her last breath.
- Tammy KeleherDuring her cross-country journey, however, her mother took a turn for the worse. She stopped eating, didn't want visitors and was beginning to show signs of depression.
It was a helpless feeling for Keleher.
"And I just thought, 'Oh my heavens, I have to reach her and make sure she knows how amazing she has been.'"
The thoughts of being there for her mother helped get her through the long drive.
"I really wanted to give my mother reassurance that, 'Mom, I'll be there for you, and I won't leave your side. I'm going to be there 24/7.'"
But as Keleher approached, the New Brunswick government ordered everyone entering the province must self-isolate for 14 days.
Keleher was heart-broken and set about trying to see her mother. She contacted health officials and even wrote an email to Health Minister Ted Flemming.
She told him, "I want to be able to be with my mother 24/7 until she takes her last breath."
A screen shot of Tammy Keleher communicating with her mother through FaceTime. (Submitted by Tammy Keleher)
She said, "As a nurse, I am expected to take care of everyone else and I hope and pray I can do the same as a daughter of a mother who needs her more than ever. I need her soul to rest easy as she transitions after life."
Someone from the government's "COVID-19 Public Inquiries Team" replied to say that the rules are in place to stop the spread of the virus and, "I trust given your healthcare background you can understand why these difficult decisions must be made."
It took her a few days, but she's finally come around.
"I've got to know when a battle is worth fighting and when it's not," she said. "I need to put my energy where it is needed."
And that's with her mother, said Keleher. She's now trying to make the best of a difficult situation.
So, with the help of her twin sister and some nurses, she has FaceTimed with her mother and even had some "parking lot therapy," where the nurses have been able to get her mother into the window of her hospital room to see Keleher in the parking lot on a cellphone. Her mother waved a white facecloth, while Keleher jumped around waving her arms.
While she's disappointed that she likely won't get to see her mother in person before she dies, she hopes that "shedding light" on the issue will help someone else.
"I don't get the opportunity to see my mom," she said. "I want somebody else to get the opportunity to see their mom because this isn't going away."
Although she's not certain what the answer is, she hopes officials can figure out a way for loved ones to say goodbye in person.
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David Amos
My heart goes out to Tammy Keleher and her Mother. Heres hoping that this article will cause Higgy et al to have a change of heart ASAP
Randall Gagnon
Have her tested, if negative let her go see her dying Mother.
David Amos
Reply to @Randall Gagnon: I agree
Bruce Sanders
Reply to @Randall Gagnon: If there ever was a reason!
Neil MacLean
Reply to @Randall
Gagnon: Your solution would set a precedent that must be considered
carefully. Under what conditions shall travelers be able to demand
expedited testing? What does agreement to such testing imply in terms of
potential loss of life by making those tests unavailable elsewhere?
Testing is limited. And is the lady in question observing her qurantine?
If she is out in a car, how is she being fed? I have a lot of sympathy
but also concerns.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/covid-19-pandemic-coronavirus-1.5515894
N.B. COVID-19 roundup: 'Enhanced' pandemic plan coming, says Higgs
Dr. Jennifer Russell announces 2 new cases, urges New Brunswickers not to be 'lulled' by low numbers
· CBC News · Posted: Mar 31, 2020 12:49 PM AT
Premier Blaine Higgs said the enhanced pandemic operational plan will go through a lot of 'checks and balances' before it's finalized, most importantly with medical professionals in the field. (Office of the Premier)
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Commenting is now closed for this story.David Amos
Methinks the Radio-Canada dude learned his lesson about teasing Higgy N'esy Pas?
Paul Estey
It would have been nice for translation services to have been up and running especially, in my case, when Dr Russell provided a very long answer as well as a follow up to one reporter....I had no idea what she was commenting on
David Amos
Reply to @Paul Estey: Methinks Radio-Canada does not translate things for its Anglophone audience N'esy Pas?
Chantal LeBouthi
Reply to @David Amos:
Bs
Bs
Marc Martin
Reply to @David Amos: English broadcast do not translate in French what Higgs say so whats your point?
SarahRose Werner
Don't let anyone on the ferry in Blacks Harbour who can't show some kind of ID with a Grand Manan address - driver's license or provincial ID, hydro bill, phone bill, etc.
David Amos
Reply to @SarahRose Werner: What if someone from Grand Manan returns to the island with the virus???
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @David Amos:
That could happen, but I don't see that there's much that could be done
about it. Keeping outsiders off at least reduces the chances of
spread.
David Amos
Reply to @SarahRose Werner: Why not block strangers from both ferries and the one road to where I live as well?
Pat Holland
Reply to @David Amos:
If you are a stranger it means your not doing what your supposed to be and have no reason to be going there in the first place.
If you are a stranger it means your not doing what your supposed to be and have no reason to be going there in the first place.
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David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos
Replying to @DavidRayAmos @alllibertynews and 49 others
BTW Higgy still has a "Stay"on my Medicare Card
https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2020/03/nb-covid-19-roundup-15-new-cases.html
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/covid-19-coronavirus-cases-new-brunswick-1.5514209
N.B. COVID-19 roundup: 15 new cases confirmed, province's total rises to 66
Health officials continue to look for evidence of community transmission
· CBC News · Posted: Mar 29, 2020 3:48 PM AT
New Brunswick has 15 new cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. (NIAID-RML/The Associated Press/The Canadian Press)
New Brunswick sees the largest increase to date in COVID-19 cases Sunday.
The province announced 15 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 66.
In a news release Sunday, the province said two people have recovered from the illness, and they are conducting "further analysis" to find more details about the new cases, "including whether community transmission has occurred."
In a statement, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jennifer Russell said her recommendations haven't changed: people should keep frequently washing their hands and staying at home.
The province announced 15 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 66.
In a news release Sunday, the province said two people have recovered from the illness, and they are conducting "further analysis" to find more details about the new cases, "including whether community transmission has occurred."
In a statement, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jennifer Russell said her recommendations haven't changed: people should keep frequently washing their hands and staying at home.
"Only go out for essential services like buying food, getting prescriptions, or attending medical appointments, and return home immediately after," she said.
"It is important to continue to practise physical distancing. These practices will save lives."
This is the list of cases and where they are located:
- Zone 1 (Moncton Region): 17
- Zone 2 (Saint John Region): 15
- Zone 3 (Fredericton Region): 23
- Zone 4 (Edmundston Region): 4
- Zone 5 (Campbellton Region): 7
Province asks low-income seniors to apply for benefit online, by mail
New Brunswick's low-income seniors are encouraged to apply for their $400 benefit online or through the mail this year.
In a press release Sunday, the province said applications for the 2020 Low-income Seniors' Benefit will be posted online on April 1.
Because of concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the release says New Brunswickers are "strongly encouraged" to apply online, and applications forms will not be available at Service New Brunswick Centres.
Instead, people can apply online or print the application and mail it to Finance and Treasury Board.
The deadline for the application is Dec. 31, 2020. More information is available from Finance and Treasury Board, Revenue Administration Division, at 1-800-669-7070.
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SarahRose Werner
I'd suggest that if you're reading this and you know a senior who doesn't have the means to download the form at home, you might do that for them. :-)
Monsieur Rioux
Reply to @SarahRose
Werner: Ever since I first knew about it (from browsing that Prime
magazine) I've been doing it for my mother in law. It would be useful if
the province actively notified people rather relied on the media. It's
passported by GIS and OAS (if 60-64) and this is already known by the
province from tax returns. Indeed the prescription coverage for seniors
is renewed every year based on the same thing. Other provinces issue the
payment automatically without the need for an application for something
that many don't even know exists.
Joined up thinking is a good thing :)
Joined up thinking is a good thing :)
David Amos
Reply to @SarahRose
Werner: I did it online in in December of 2018 ain't received the $400
benefit yet When I called about the same benefit Christmas and tried to
apply online again the form they offered had the wrong dates on it and
could not explain why. They also claimed my benefit from year before
had been sent but had no proof that the cheque had been cashed. Methinks
I should give up on Higgy's minions N'esy Pas?
David Amos
Reply to @SarahRose Werner: BTW Higgy still has a "Stay"on my Medicare Card as well
"To request the replacement of a lost, stolen or damaged New Brunswick Medicare card please visit your local Service New Brunswick (SNB) office or send New Brunswick Medicare a cheque or money order made payable to the Minister of Finance in the amount of $10.00 for each replacement card. To inquire if you are eligible for a replacement or to verify if your New Brunswick Medicare card has expired, call 1-888-762-8600.
Exempt from the $10.00 replacement card fee are: seniors who receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement, income assistance recipients, and individuals who received damaged or misprinted cards."
"To request the replacement of a lost, stolen or damaged New Brunswick Medicare card please visit your local Service New Brunswick (SNB) office or send New Brunswick Medicare a cheque or money order made payable to the Minister of Finance in the amount of $10.00 for each replacement card. To inquire if you are eligible for a replacement or to verify if your New Brunswick Medicare card has expired, call 1-888-762-8600.
Exempt from the $10.00 replacement card fee are: seniors who receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement, income assistance recipients, and individuals who received damaged or misprinted cards."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/roundup-covid-19-coronavirus-1.5507804
N.B. COVID-19 roundup: Province expands testing to include those with no travel links
Newest confirmed case is a woman in her 20s in southeastern New Brunswick, bringing total up to 18 cases
· CBC News · Posted: Mar 24, 2020 12:32 PM AT
Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, said Tuesday there has been another confirmed case of COVID-19 in the province. (CBC News)
111 Comments
Greg Miller
International travel: hindsight is a great telling view but it's next to useless. However, I wish people took this threat more seriously 6 weeks ago and I wish the Federal Government had come down hard on international travel earlier.
Brian Robertson
Reply to @Greg Miller:
Yes, the Feds should have. But, you know how Justin hates to offend any of his international elites. How can he rub shoulders with the globalists if he's ticked them off.
So what's a few thousand Canadians thrown under the bus for a good cause.
Yes, the Feds should have. But, you know how Justin hates to offend any of his international elites. How can he rub shoulders with the globalists if he's ticked them off.
So what's a few thousand Canadians thrown under the bus for a good cause.
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Brian Robertson: All the while the elusive Higgs Bozon is sitting on his posterior doing nothing.
Bob Smith
Reply to @Greg
Miller: Remember when the Sussex schoolers were going to head off to
Italy and their parents supported the trip? Yeah, that was the pov of
far too many in the public.
David Amos
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Methinks its rather obvious that you SANB dudes enjoy Higgy's circus as much a I N'esy Pas?
Greg Miller
Reply to @Greg
Miller: Now they are telling us that the Federal Government has no
testing available for people who are coming home on flights from heavily
infected areas. Some of these air travelers are getting on these
planes with corona virus symptoms. Totally irresponsible of the Federal
Government to allow these "Trojan Horses" land in Canada.
