David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos
Replying to @DavidRayAmos @alllibertynews and 49 others
Methinks I should respond to a noname spindoctor supporting Higgy et al by simply saying the Fat Lady ain't sung yet and the Legislature has yet to sit this month N'esy Pas?
https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2020/05/nb-covid-19-roundup-new-policy-will.html
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/covid-19-coronavirus-pandemic-outbreak-roundup-1.5569313
N.B. COVID-19 roundup: Province extends state of emergency, announces no new cases
Premier Blaine Higgs said the province could reopen border with Quebec as early as July
· CBC News · Posted: May 14, 2020 3:33 PM AT
Premier Blaine Higgs said New Brunswick's border with Quebec could reopen as early as July. (Government of New Brunswick/Submitted)
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"Both cabinet and the all-party cabinet committee have approved the extension," the province said in a news release issued this afternoon.
The renewed declaration contains a clause to allow drivers who need to renew their Class 5 permit to do it online starting May 21. The current photograph on a valid Class 5 driver's license will be used so that the license can be renewed.
New Brunswick has been under a state of emergency since March 19.
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David Amos
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Methinks I should
respond to a noname spindoctor supporting Higgy et al who made a rather
snide comment to me at the last minute today in an effort to get my
goat. I will simply say the Fat Lady ain't sung yet and the Legislature
has yet to sit this month N'esy Pas?
David Amos
Methinks Ray Oliver et al knows that his hero Higgy does not care if the RCMP clues in or not just as long as he keeps spinning his nonsense N'esy Pas?
Go Figure
Brandon Manitoba
Reply to @David Amos: Step aside Scheer here comes my boy Higgs to the rescue!!
David Amos
Reply to @Brandon Manitoba: Methinks you were more effective for Higgy's Police when you posted as Mr Oliver or Mr Jones or whatever other ID you use The Crown must admit that town out west just won't do as per the rules N'esy Pas?
Brandon Manitoba
Reply to @David Amos: That really eats you up doesn't it. Does it sting even a little knowing most everything you fought for in this life has all been a waste?
8 hours ago
Brandon Manitoba
Reply to @David Amos: Have an Alpine take a load off it's the long weekend. Unless you gonna sue her again big boy
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David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos
Replying to @DavidRayAmos @alllibertynews and 49 others
Methinks Higgy et al must notice that other than crickets the only responses I see generated by my comments that manage to appear come from nasty critics who support their Police State N'esy Pas?
https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2020/05/nb-covid-19-roundup-new-policy-will.html
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/roundup-covid-19-coronavirus-1.5565728
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/coronavirus-covid-19-roundup-1.5567422
N.B. COVID-19 roundup: Restaurants take slow, steady approach to reopening
Premier Blaine Higgs, Dr. Jennifer Russell to hold news briefing at 2:30 p.m.
CBC News · Posted: May 13, 2020 11:48 AM AT
Cora Breakfast and Lunch in Moncton is officially open for business after being closed for two months because of COVID-19. (Shane Magee/CBC News)
Eating out is going to look a little bit different during the COVID-19 era.
Last week, the province loosened restrictions on some non-essential businesses as part of its COVID-19 recovery plan. That included allowing restaurants to reopen — as long as they maintain proper physical distancing and follow Public Health guidelines.
"Gloves and masks are mandatory for all the staff … they're also going to be temperature checked everyday before their shift starts," said Steve Gallagher, owner of The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Moncton.
He said there will be some other changes to the pub experience, including reducing the number of seats from 160 to 75.
"We're also doing one-way traffic so patrons and servers don't cross paths."
He said his staff worked hard to prepare for their grand re-opening Wednesday after being closed for eight weeks.
The pub will also set up hand sanitizing stations and removing stools from the bar.
"I just want to get the customers when they walk in to not be angst-filled or feel we're not following protocols," said Gallagher.
WE
ARE SO EXCITED!!! Opening day will be announced Monday as we prepare
our logistical planning for our opening. We want to make sure everything
is done in the safest manner and adhere to all guidelines from the
provinces health officials before a formal announcement but we were too
excited to contain it. Look out for the reveal as well and other fun
news to go with it as we progress through this together. Good job
everyone!!! We are super happy with our province that we could all do
this together so that we can enjoy some sense of social activities done
in the most careful way. See you soon!
He, too, is reducing his seat count — from 32 to 18 — and only allowing one seating a night.
"We're taking it really, really slowly," said Doucet.
"With 18 I think we should be ok."
The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Moncton is reopening Wednesday after the province moved into phase two of its COVID-19 recovery plan last week. (Facebook)
Gallagher said downtown businesses are hurting right now and he hopes the city will do something to help them.
One possibility is closing down Main Street over the summer months to allow for patio dining.
Here's what will open in phase two of New Brunswick's pandemic recovery. (CBC News)
"If we're going to close down Main Street, this is the year to do it," Gallagher said.
"It'll save a lot of the businesses."
Gallagher said he's written a letter to council about this and said they are seriously considering the idea.
Keeping New Brunswick borders closed
New Brunswick's public safety minister says he's "comfortable" with the restrictions put in place at provincial borders to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Both residents and travellers have expressed concerns about complications at New Brunswick's border crossing. And at least one group is looking to challenge the constitutionality of government's decision to close provincial borders.
"I, like many people, wish [the restrictions] weren't there," said Public Safety Minister Carl Urquhart.
"When you're in a state of emergency, and you need to protect the health of our citizens, it's something that had to be done."
The minister said he understands why people are concerned and upset about the restrictions, but a decision was made to keep New Brunswickers healthy.
Once the state of emergency is put into place, the protection of society falls under a different set of eyes than it did prior.
- Carl Urquhart, public safety ministerThe decision to restrict access at provincial borders was made when the province declared a state of emergency at the end of March because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This barred all non-essential travel to the province.
Delivering goods, moving to or travelling through New Brunswick to get to other provinces is allowed.
But entering the province to shop or visit friends and family is still prohibited.
Urquhart said the province sees as many as 4,500 people daily trying to get into New Brunswick, with an average of 39 people being turned away each day.
He said a lot of people have been calling the department before travelling to the province to make sure they can enter, or to change their plans if they can't.
Last week, the Canadian Constitution Foundation said they were seeking a test case in order to challenge the constitutionality of New Brunswick's border restrictions.
Compliance officers check vehicles at the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border near Amherst during the first week of April. Provincial staff stop and question anyone entering the province as part of the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. (Andrew Vaughan/Canadian Press)
A Dalhousie law professor said while the result of that case would come down to the court's interpretation of the Constitution Act, that the province has a good chance of winning that case.
Urquhart said he's glad people are keeping an eye out and holding the province accountable, but believes the state of emergency declaration shields the province.
"Under normal conditions, probably in January or February it probably would've been a violation of the charter," said Urquhart.
"Once the state of emergency is put into place, the protection of society falls under a different set of eyes than it did prior."
120 confirmed cases of COVID-19
Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, will be providing a virus update in Fredericton this afternoon. (Government of New Brunswick/Submitted)
Since March, the province has seen a total of 120 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick.
There are currently two active cases of the virus in the province, both of which are travel related.
Premier Blaine Higgs and Dr. Jennifer Russell will be providing a virus update at 2:30 p.m. in Fredericton.
What to do if you have symptoms
People concerned they might have COVID-19 can take a self-assessment on the government website. People with two of those symptoms are asked to:- Stay at home.
- Immediately call Tele-Care 811 or their doctor
- Describe symptoms and travel history.
- Follow instructions.
With files from Jordan Gill
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David Amos
Methinks the "New Normal" is just more of the same old with new tazation looming on the horizon to help Higgy's Police State out of the hole they have put us into in less than a couple of months N'esy Pas?
Bob Lewis
Reply to @David Amos: Love your upbeat attitude.. Stay positive as you usually do.. lol
Beverley Kernan
Closing down Main Street sounds like a fabulous idea!!
Visualizing small vendors, artists, musicians along with the outdoor
patios !!
Even potential as an annual event !!
David Amos
Reply to @Beverley Kernan: Dream On
Beverley Kernan
Reply to @David Amos:
You are such a *Downer* : (
You are such a *Downer* : (
June Arnott
Reply to @Beverley Kernan: he is isn’t he. Lots of time on his hands it seems
Carlson MacKenzie
Reply to @Beverley Kernan: There are better words than that.
Beverley Kernan
Reply to @Carlson MacKenzie:
Don't I know !! ; ) They would likely be ruled inadmissible tho' .
Don't I know !! ; ) They would likely be ruled inadmissible tho' .
Carlson MacKenzie
Reply to @Beverley Kernan: You can sneak the odd one in if you're crafty about it.
Beverley Kernan
Why is the Canadian Constitution Foundation seeking to challenge only NB's border restrictions?
We are not the only province to do so. PEI, NS, NFLD and Labrador, PQ , the Northern Territories and SK has basically shut down their North.
The CCF better challenge them ALL ... not just one.
David Amos
Reply to @Beverley
Kernan: Methinks it is as they stated they are looking for a client and
many would agree that Higgy's Police State has been the most offensive
N'esy Pas?
June
Arnott
Reply to @Beverley Kernan: to make some money probably. It’s a pandemic and they don’t get it
June
Arnott
Reply to @David Amos: disagreeing on that. Not a fan of him but the response to this has been fantastic
Beverley Kernan
Reply to @June Arnott:
If one of their members was to 'get it' (COVID), maybe the CCF would then *get it* !
If one of their members was to 'get it' (COVID), maybe the CCF would then *get it* !
David Amos
Reply to @June
Arnott: Methinks Anthony Fauci has known since 2005 that HCQ is an
effective treatment for and preventative of CV N'esy Pas?
Brandon Manitoba
Reply to @David Amos: Lysol too I heard. Its widely known. Please. Inject some.
Lou Bell
Reply to @David Amos: I'm sure you have known ! Maybe go through your 3 million posts and let us know ! NOT !!!!!!!!!!
David Amos
Reply to @Brandon Manitoba: How is it that you get to register here with such a name?
Brandon Manitoba
Reply to @David Amos: The outrage! Police State! Check the wiretap tapes for clues.
Bob Lewis
Reply to @David Amos: Sounds like a conspiracy to me... I'd ask you to check it out but i assume you already know the answer.
wal wiseman
Reply to @David Amos: I would hardly call it a police state...LOL
wal wiseman
Reply to @June Arnott: Agreed the Higgs government has done a fantastic job! NB voted the safest place in North America.
Ferdinand Boudreau
Everything looking good
David Amos
Reply to @Ferdinand Boudreau: Yea Right
Lou Bell
Reply to @Ferdinand Boudreau: Perfect !!!
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/roundup-covid-19-coronavirus-1.5565728
N.B. COVID-19 roundup: Public health announces no new cases for 6 straight days
The active case that was still under investigation has now been deemed travel-related
· CBC News · Posted: May 12, 2020 1:51 PM AT |
Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, has said New Brunswickers will need to live with the virus until a vaccine is found, which could be two years away. (Submitted by the Government of New Brunswick)
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There are still two active cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick and 118 people who have recovered.
Both of those cases have been deemed travel–related. Neither of those individuals are in hospital.
As of today, close to 18,400 tests have been conducted across the province.
Premier Blaine Higgs and Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health will be providing the next news briefing at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
15,000 Horizon patients waiting for surgery
Priority elective surgeries at hospitals in the Horizon Health Network started again Monday, after the province moved into phase two of its COVID-19 recovery plan last week.Karen McGrath, president and CEO of the Horizon Health Network, said there are about 15,000 people waiting for surgery. Typically, Horizon performs about 45,000 surgeries every year and it could take up to two years for surgery wait-times to get back to normal.
"It's going to take us some significant time to catch-up," said McGrath.
There are no plans to increase the number of surgery slots by using operating rooms overnight as there is still a shortage of doctors and nurses.
There are about 15,000 Horizon Health patients waiting for surgery. (Syda Productions/Shutterstock)
Horizon is providing surgeries for patients who had scheduled appointments before the COVID-19 pandemic started and for patients in need of immediate care, including cancer–related surgeries.
"In some cases surgeries could be postponed for two weeks, three weeks, with no ill effects for the individual. But once you get to six or seven weeks, the priority actually changes," said McGrath.
She said the first round of surgeries went "remarkably smoothly," but there has been a change in the experience for patients.
"Individuals for surgery are having to be pre-tested," said McGrath.
"We're asking people once they're swabbed to maintain isolation in their home until their surgery."
Patients will be contacted about their new surgery date. McGrath is asking patients to avoid travelling to Horizon offices, as procedures are being done by appointment.
WorkSafeNB receives low number of calls
The president of WorkSafeNB has been surprised at the relatively low number of calls received from workplaces after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted last Friday."It started off light, we got a few more yesterday," said Doug Jones.
"Quite frankly when this thing started six, seven weeks ago, we were quite flooded with calls, but we're not getting as many right now."
The province moved into phase two of the COVID-19 recovery last week, which permitted non-essential businesses to reopen.
However, those businesses have been ordered to follow strict guidelines under New Brunswick public health, which includes observing physical distancing and wearing face masks whenever people can't keep six feet apart.
Some local retailers did have questions related to clothing that has been tried on by customers.
Jones said it would be impossible for WorkSafeNB to anticipate the workflow questions of every industry in the province, but encouraged business owners to reach out with questions. He said WorkSafeNB is not looking to punish retailers, but to help them reopen.
"The fear about doing something wrong, I think everybody has a little bit of fear because it's new," said Jones.
"People shouldn't have fear that we're going to come down and crack down unnecessarily, we're here to help them."
And a lot of it comes down to floor space.
A larger store might only have to "passively" implement certain requirements by installing signage and floor markers, while a smaller space might need to have employees informing customers about the rules.
COVID-19 is isolating for seniors living at home
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all seniors, not just the ones residing in assisted living facilities, a seniors advocate said.Suzanne Dupuis-Blanchard, research chair in population aging at the University of Moncton, said most of the focus has been on seniors in assisted living facilities and retirement homes during the pandemic.
But there are many seniors living in their own homes who would normally rely on support from family, friends and caregivers who aren't allowed to visit.
"It's really starting to have an impact physically, mentally and also socially on seniors," she said.
Dupuis-Blanchard said many seniors may already feel isolated simply because of the aging process and may not be able to get around as easily.
That means a lot of their socialization comes from people coming into their homes to visit or help out, which hasn't been happening as much during the pandemic.
Suzanne Dupuis-Blanchard, research chair in population aging at the University of Moncton, said there needs to be more focus on seniors living at home in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. (CBC)
And while there are obvious mental health concerns with this, there are also physical health concerns.
"Isolation is almost equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day on the body," said Dupuis-Blanchard.
"When we think of it that way, we really realize the impact that isolation can have."
For the family and friends of seniors she suggests increasing phone calls, writing letters and visits that observe physical distancing outdoors.
Province hosts virtual job fair
Job seekers and employers are also invited to take part in a virtual career fair Tuesday and Wednesday at www.WorkingNB.ca. More than 50 employers have registered for the event, and they will have virtual booths for job seekers to explore.
Virtual job fair hosted by the government will try to connect unemployed New Brunswickers with open positions across the province. 1:07
New Brunswickers looking for jobs will be able to speak with WorkingNB employment counsellors about employment and training concerns. They will have access to information on applying for Employment Insurance and other programs.
Employers can use the platform to discuss issues such as recruitment, retention and training with a WorkingNB workforce consultant.
"New Brunswick needs you," Premier Blaine Higgs said at a news briefing Monday. "I encourage you to step up to build a stronger New Brunswick."
What to do if you have symptoms
People concerned they might have COVID-19 can take a self-assessment on the government website. People with two of those symptoms are asked to:- Stay at home.
- Immediately call Tele-Care 811 or their doctor
- Describe symptoms and travel history.
- Follow instructions.
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David Amos
Methinks Anthony Fauci has known since 2005 that HCQ is an effective treatment for and preventative of CV N'esy Pas?
David Amos
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BINGO David Amos
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Methinks Higgy et al
must notice that with the sole exception of dude who uses the name of a
British comedian the only responses I see generated by my comments that
manage to appear come from critics who support his agenda. Meanwhile
those who claim that they are not fond of Higgy's Police State say
nothing and allow the crickets to do the talking for them N'esy Pas?
David Amos
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Methinks Higgy et al
must notice the only responses I see generated by my comments that
manage to appear come from critics who support his agenda while the
crickets who don't care about his Police State say nothing N'esy Pas?
David Amos
Need I holler BINGO???
Terry Tibbs
Reply to @Terry Tibbs:
How is the truth about the casual yelling of "BINGO" offensive? Is there something wrong with your heads?
David Amos
Reply to @Terry Tibbs: Do you recall why I do so?
Terry Tibbs
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Reply to @David Amos:
Yes. And I teased you about yelling BINGO, but it went "poof"
When I was young bingo was held in an arena in the town I lived in. In the summer the windows were all open because of the heat. If you yelled BINGO through an open window I'm pretty sure the old ladies inside would tar and feather you if they could catch you.
David Amos
Reply to @Terry Tibbs: When I touch a nerve and my words go poof I often holler BINGO to upset the old ladies
David Amos
Whereas Felicity Osepchook, manager of the New Brunswick Museum's archives and research library, is asking New Brunswickers to submit a letter or email about their experience of the COVID-19 pandemic I gave her a call today and left a voicemail to inform her that I would be doing just exactly that. Methinks that may put little Lou's and her hero Higgy's fancy blue knickers in quite a knot N'esy Pas?
Ray Oliver
Reply to @David Amos: You scare no one.
David Amos
Reply to @Ray Oliver: So says a dude without the sand to offer his real name
Lou Bell
Reply to @David Amos: Thanks for the laugh !
David Amos
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Reply to @Lou Bell: Methinks you would not be laughing if you were denied your right to Medicare by your hero Higgy N'esy Pas?
Rick Grayson
Reply to @David Amos: how were you denied Medicare? Why are you so angry? Why do you start most of your posts with “methinks” and end with “n’esy pas”? Why can’t you have any respect and call our elected Premier by his name and not your derogatory nick name for him. I think people would take your comments better if you made them in a respectful and professional manner instead of acting like a petulant child and deflecting or calling names. Try it, it may work for you.
Bo Zam
Pat Holland
I hope someone will report the deaths because of backing up the health care system, so we can see the true cost of the decision to close down the province and the world
Lou Bell
Reply to @David Amos: Thanks for the laugh !
David Amos
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Reply to @Lou Bell: Methinks you would not be laughing if you were denied your right to Medicare by your hero Higgy N'esy Pas?
Rick Grayson
Reply to @David Amos: how were you denied Medicare? Why are you so angry? Why do you start most of your posts with “methinks” and end with “n’esy pas”? Why can’t you have any respect and call our elected Premier by his name and not your derogatory nick name for him. I think people would take your comments better if you made them in a respectful and professional manner instead of acting like a petulant child and deflecting or calling names. Try it, it may work for you.
Bo Zam
Reply to @Rick Grayson: I thought i was the only one wondering those things..
David Amos
Reply to @Rick
Grayson: Methinks many would agree that I already told you several times
to take up your concerns about me with Higgy and the RCMP N'esy Pas?
Pat Holland
I hope someone will report the deaths because of backing up the health care system, so we can see the true cost of the decision to close down the province and the world
Bo
Zam
Reply to @Pat Holland: are you interested in "true costs" or are you interested in conspiracy theories?
David Amos
Reply to @Pat Holland: Me Too
David Amos
Reply to @Bo
Zam:Methinks you should get a real name and take up your concerns about
conspiracy theories with the RCMP N'esy Pas?
Graeme Scott
The feds and the province have been spending like drunken sailors. If huge deficits aren't that big a deal maybe they should fix health care while they have the taps open.
David Amos
Reply to @Graeme
Scott: Methinks a good start would be Higgy et al taking the "Stay" off
my Medicare Card before I sue the Crown again N'esy Pas?
David Peters
Reply to @Graeme Scott:
The gov't idea for fixing healthcare, which they have monopolized, is to build another wing on an already massive building...but then, not be able to staff it.
The gov't idea for fixing healthcare, which they have monopolized, is to build another wing on an already massive building...but then, not be able to staff it.
Jagmeet Sandhu
While every essential or non essential business and office are allowed to open in New Brunswick but still service New Brunswick haven’t started taking written driving tests. Also, every business/ office given exact date and time for re-opening. But, service New Brunswick still not giving any timeframe for driving test department for reopening.
Terry Tibbs
Reply to @Jagmeet Sandhu:
Clearly you aren't from NB. The locals all know it to be (no) Service New Brunswick.
Clearly you aren't from NB. The locals all know it to be (no) Service New Brunswick.
David Amos
Reply to @Terry Tibbs: Oh So True
David Amos
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Reply to @Terry Tibbs: BTW Trust that Higgy et al will be duly informed that I just suffered through two more "Poofs" that nobodyy ethical would ever understand. One was rather rich in which you were given honourable mention and then its related BINGO followed suit. Methinks free speech is a myth within our purportedly profound "Just Democracy" N'esy Pas?
David Amos
Reply to @Terry Tibbs: Methinks you know where to find what is missing N'esy Pas?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/coronavirus-covid-19-roundup-1.5564216
N.B. COVID-19 roundup: Province allows 2 visitors per palliative care patient
1 case of COVID-19 is still being investigated by New Brunswick public health officials
· CBC News · Posted: May 11, 2020 12:03 PM AT
Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, said two visitors can visit a patient in palliative care in a hospital or nursing home setting. (Government of New Brunswick/Submitted)
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- 80% less traffic coming into New Brunswick
- Premier defends decision to close New Brunswick borders
- Province should be able to decide how it can spend its federal funds
- Connecting New Brunswickers with available jobs
- Businesses stick with curbside pickup
- Pandemic is one for the history books
- What to do if you have symptoms
New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health said Friday the province planned to introduce the new policy, which is independent of the phase two recovery stage that was also announced last week.
"The elderly, particularly those with underlying health conditions, are at grave risk from the COVID-19 virus," said Dr. Jennifer Russell.
"We will maintain our vigilance on their behalf. But I believe we can provide compassionate access for loved ones while continuing to protect those at greatest risk."
Patients will be permitted to designate two visitors to provide comfort and support. The two individuals selected will be the only visitors permitted and only one visitor is permitted at a time. And no substitutions will be allowed.
If a person has travelled outside the province, they must self-isolate before visiting a palliative care patient. And the two visitors cannot interchange.
No new cases in 5 days
There have been no new cases of COVID-19 for five consecutive days.There are still two active cases in the province and 118 people who have recovered. The province has said none of the active cases are in hospital.
One is travel-related and the other is still under investigation. As of Monday, more than 18,000 tests have been conducted.
Two people can now visit patients nearing the end of their lives in hospital and nursing homes, said chief medical officer Dr. Jennifer Russell on Monday. 1:07
"We cannot afford to lower our guard," said Dr. Jennifer Russell during Monday's news briefing.
"The virus is with us and will be with us for some time to come."
Some New Brunswickers still aren't following the rules
Premier Blaine Higgs said he is concerned that people weren't following the guidelines set out by public health over the weekend.Higgs said he immediately noticed a pickup in traffic in the Fredericton area on Friday, after the province announced it was moving into phase two of its COVID-19 recovery plan.
There are no new cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick. (CBC News)
"I think people were anxious to get out in the open and exercise some degree of normalcy."
Higgs said he would like to think residents were continuing to observe physical distancing and following the family bubble concept.
"All things in moderation. It's important that through it all, people are recognizing we are only going to be able to continue on this path of recovery if our health requirements continue to be met," he said, "Let's not overdo it."
80% less traffic coming into New Brunswick
Although some workers from outside New Brunswick are coming into the province to work, Premier Blaine Higgs said up to two per cent of travellers are being turned away at the province's land borders."In all cases, every car is stopped and evaluated," Higgs said.
Compared to a year ago, Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, said there is 80 per cent less traffic cross the border into New Brunswick than a year ago.
The province is going through the analysis of the number of cars and said there will be an increase in traffic because of the number of people coming to work on construction projects throughout the summer.
Higgs said it's important the province knows who these workers are, where they're going and that they're self-isolating as soon as they arrive.
Premier defends decision to close New Brunswick borders
The Canadian Constitution Foundation is looking for a test case it could use to ask the courts to strike down Blaine Higgs's decision to close New Brunswick borders due to COVID-19.But Higgs said Monday he will defend his decision to close New Brunswick borders.
He said public health is the province's main focus and noted neighbouring provinces like Quebec, which continue to struggle with a high volume of COVID-19 cases.
"If someone wants to put a challenge forward, I would suggest public health is an overriding factor here."
Virtual job fair hosted by the government will try to connect unemployed New Brunswickers with open positions across the province. 1:07
The province has restricted entry to the province as part of its efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Provincial enforcement officers are stationed at seven road crossings and two airports and are turning away anyone considered to be travelling for non-essential reasons.
Higgs said people have the right to challenge the constitution if there is a violation.
"We will defend the right we have to protect public health," he said.
Province should be able to decide how it can spend its federal funds
Premier Blaine Higgs is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to give the province more flexibility on how it can spend the $673 million in federal money that will help jump start New Brunswick's economy during COVID-19."This funding has to meet the unique needs of our province," Higgs said.
Of the $673 million, Higgs said the province is only allowed to determine 10 per cent, or $67 million, of where those funds will be allocated.
That money will be used to upgrade health centres, schools and other public buildings.
But federal rules say the federal money can't be used on roads and bridges, while some of it must be spent on upgrades to public transit.
Fredericton, Saint John, Moncton and Miramichi are the only cities in the province with public transit.
"My concern is our opportunity is here to put this money toward areas where we need it most," he said.
Higgs said the details are still being worked out and he plans to raise the issue during a premiers call, as well as Trudeau.
Connecting New Brunswickers with available jobs
More than 500 positions have been posted and close to 370 job seeks have active accounts on the JobMatchNB website.Premier Blaine Higgs said there are still several job opportunities in the seafood processing sector, including fish plant labourers, seafood plant workers and lobster processors.
Job seekers and employers are also invited to take part in a virtual career fair Tuesday and Wednesday at www.WorkingNB.ca. More than 50 employers have registered for the event, and they will have virtual booths for job seekers to explore.
New Brunswickers looking for jobs will be able to speak with WorkingNB employment counsellors about employment and training concerns. They will have access to information on applying for Employment Insurance and other programs.
Employers can use the platform to discuss issues such as recruitment, retention and training with a WorkingNB workforce consultant.
"New Brunswick needs you," Higgs said Monday. "I encourage you to step up to build a stronger New Brunswick."
Businesses stick with curbside pickup
Many local businesses might be allowed to reopen but curbside and online shopping will remain a major part of their bottom line.On Friday, the province moved into phase two of the COVID-19 recovery. This means a lot of businesses, museums, campgrounds and other operations can reopen if they can provide for physical distancing in their operations.
"It forced us to do something that we hadn't done before and we will continue with it," said Heather Suttie, co-owner of Room 2 Remember in downtown Fredericton.
Suttie's store, which specializes in home decor accessories, reopened Saturday afternoon after being closed since mid-March. She expects a significant online presence going forward.
Here's what can open in phase two of New Brunswick's pandemic recovery. (CBC News)
She said one of her employees has been uploading all of their products to Shopify, which allows businesses to create an online website for their stores.
Suttie said she and other family members worked through the night Friday to get the shop in good shape to reopen.
A lot of that was focused on cleaning up the store.
But it also included installing signs, hand sanitizing stations and closing off two of the store's three entrances to make sure people would enter in an orderly fashion.
Heather Suttie, co-owner of Room 2 Remember in downtown Fredericton, has limited the number of people in her store to 15 at a time. (Elizabeth Fraser/CBC News)
"We've limited the number of people in the store to 15," said Suttie, who received around 50 customers over the seven hours they were open.
"[We] have distance markers on the floor, discourage socializing, encourage mask wearing."
"In this small space, there's no way we can continue to serve customers the way that we have through this shutdown and continue to get as many people served as we've been able to, if we reopened those doors," he said.
Even though in-store shopping has been halted, Randall has been surprised to see how well his business is doing. He said the business has been nearly at full-capacity in sales.
A sign was posted on the door of Room 2 Remember back in March, saying the Fredericton business was closing because of COVID-19. (Elizabeth Fraser/CBC News)
But as businesses open up, Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, has said there are still risks from the virus.
"We are on this adventure together. I get that it's nerve-wracking and can cause some anxiety," she said.
Parks, golf courses and drive-in church services were allowed to operate in the first recovery stage.
Saint John businesses are also navigating the unknown roads of operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trent Wheaton had planned to open his new business Riff Raff Skateshop during the first week of April. Instead, he started selling his products online with the help of his wife, Pam Wheaton, owner of Heartbreak Boutique.
Pam said her business already had a small online presence, which had to be ramped up after restrictions were implemented.
The local store includes signage that promotes physical distancing. (Elizabeth Fraser/CBC News)
"It's a lot more work definitely than just having the store open regular hours," she said.
"But we were super thankful we were able to do it."
Pam said she plans on reopening her retail location soon, a prospect she calls both exciting and intimidating.
Some New Brunswick businesses are turning to Shopify, a Canadian business that helps stores create their own websites for consumers. (Mike Blake/Reuters)
"I'm leaning towards doing it by appointment, so I have time between each customer to properly clean everything," said Pam.
She said this would allow her to act like a "personal shopper" minimizing the number of people handling stock.
Premier Blaine Higgs said not all businesses have to open at once.
But they do have to be in compliance with health and safety regulations. He said WorkSafeNB is visiting work sites to make sure employees are also being protected.
"They should take their time to understand they can do it right, but it shouldn't really have been a surprise," Higgs said.
Pandemic is one for the history books
The New Brunswick Museum is asking New Brunswickers to take part in a writing contest, where they can share their personal experience with the COVID-19 pandemic.Felicity Osepchook, curator of archives and manager of the research library at the New Brunswick Museum, said this gives New Brunswickers a chance to participate in "living history."
"These stories will offer future generations an intimate glimpse into a pivotal time in modern history," said Osepchook.
Osepchook said personal stories are subjective, but can give historians a better understanding into the real lives and emotions of people living through the pandemic.
She said the museum has a lot of documents related to the 1918 pandemic, and most of it is newspapers and government records, not personal stories from people just going about their lives.
She said this was a catalyst for the project, to make sure future historians have more data to work with.
Felicity Osepchook, manager of the New Brunswick Museum's archives and research library, is asking New Brunswickers to submit a letter or email about their experience of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Graham Thompson/CBC)
The narratives should be less than 500 words and can be sent in a physical letter or through email.
Everyone that enters will get one free admission to the museum, and the winner of the contest will get a season pass as well as a gift basket from the museum's gift shop.
"I've read all the ones that have come in so far and they're really quite thought provoking," said Osepchook.
"There's been high school students, seniors, people in mid-life."
Osepchook said the documents will be incorporated into the museum collection and will be used for research purposes
"They'll be there for future generations," said Osepchook.
The contest closes on July 1 and a winner will be chosen on July 15.
What to do if you have symptoms
People concerned they might have COVID-19 can take a self-assessment on the government website. People with two of those symptoms are asked to:- Stay at home.
- Immediately call Tele-Care 811 or their doctor
- Describe symptoms and travel history.
- Follow instructions.
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Robert Langue
What's with the social distancing signs? The proper term is physical distancing. Didn't they get the memo?
James Smith
Reply to @Robert Langue: Every time I hear either term I throw up in my mouth.
Robert
Langue
Reply to @James
Smith: As least physical distancing is the proper term. Social
distancing sounds like a term invented by woke people aka Liberals to
sound cute.
Joseph Vacher
Reply to @Robert
Langue: and they would have gotten away with it if it was for you pesky
republicans..... that's you... that's what you sounds like when you make
every comment political
Carroll
Cameron
Reply to @Robert Langue:
I think the term social distancing came because when people are being social they hang wih their friends, like 4 to a bench in a restaurant etc. And todays generation only know the word "social", so, add distancing to it they'd figure it out quicker. The bit older generations know it's actually physical distancing.
Sorry, but I don't have anything to site or back this up, except me.
I think the term social distancing came because when people are being social they hang wih their friends, like 4 to a bench in a restaurant etc. And todays generation only know the word "social", so, add distancing to it they'd figure it out quicker. The bit older generations know it's actually physical distancing.
Sorry, but I don't have anything to site or back this up, except me.
Lou Bell
Reply to @James Smith: Get tested !
Lou Bell
Reply to @Carroll
Cameron: Sounds very reasonable to anyone who can understand reasonable
answers , although many appear to not want a reasonable answer !
James Smith
Reply to @Lou Bell: I just got my results back.
I tested positive for not buying into the hysteria, negative for covid.
I tested positive for not buying into the hysteria, negative for covid.
David Amos
Reply to @James Smith: Good for you
Leslie Jackson
Kudos New Brunswick! Well done! Continued success.
Johnny Almar
Reply to @Leslie
Jackson: Even with our increased testing. NB still has the lowest per
capita testing rate in Canada. Asymptomatics walk among us and will
manifest as more and more opens up and then the Contact Tracing Army
rounds them up for house arrest.
Carroll Cameron
Reply to @John Smith:
Over react much John? A state of emergency needs extrodinary actions to prevent a catastrophic outcome.
That group, CC?, that want to take the province to court over border closures actually said they are looking for someone in NB to agree to launch the suit. They'll do all the work, they just need and NBer to get it started
You would be perfect for that. You think like they do, you're angry at everyone on here that are okay with playing it safe. So, this is your chance to stand up for what you believe and I certainly encourage you to do so.
I dont know right off, how to get in touch with the group, so I cant provide you with any contact info.
Anyway, I hope others on here will also encourage you to take this on.
Over react much John? A state of emergency needs extrodinary actions to prevent a catastrophic outcome.
That group, CC?, that want to take the province to court over border closures actually said they are looking for someone in NB to agree to launch the suit. They'll do all the work, they just need and NBer to get it started
You would be perfect for that. You think like they do, you're angry at everyone on here that are okay with playing it safe. So, this is your chance to stand up for what you believe and I certainly encourage you to do so.
I dont know right off, how to get in touch with the group, so I cant provide you with any contact info.
Anyway, I hope others on here will also encourage you to take this on.
Lou Bell
Reply to @John Smith: Did you enjoy it back then ?? Tell us how it was !
Lou Bell
Reply to @Johnny
Almar : The conspiracy theorists hard at work . Always looking back ,
not ahead ! Turn around Johnny , look ahead.
Johnny
Almar
Reply to @Lou Bell:
I’m a professional biometrician. I know my stuff when it comes to data
amongst living populations. Humans, trees, politicians; whatever your
fancy.
With that, comes looking at everything from/at all angles.
I’m not the sunshine and lollipops type person. My training made me this way. If you want, I can tell you where we will be 1 year, 5 years, 10 years out with a relative degree of accuracy.
It ain’t pretty.
It’s not negativity. Even though I’ve heard that my whole life. It’s algorithms. They lack emotion. A benefit of my training has made it so I was financially independent at 35. I can pick stocks better than any expert.
There I’ve said enough about me. Probably too much.
With that, comes looking at everything from/at all angles.
I’m not the sunshine and lollipops type person. My training made me this way. If you want, I can tell you where we will be 1 year, 5 years, 10 years out with a relative degree of accuracy.
It ain’t pretty.
It’s not negativity. Even though I’ve heard that my whole life. It’s algorithms. They lack emotion. A benefit of my training has made it so I was financially independent at 35. I can pick stocks better than any expert.
There I’ve said enough about me. Probably too much.
David Amos
Reply to @Johnny Almar: Tell us again how clever you are I need a good laugh
Billy Joe Mcallister
Reply to @Johnny
Almar: Lol ! Yes I like the part at the end where it says "less" I
would actually like to make that "much less"
David Amos
Reply to @Johnny
Almar: Methinks Higgy et al and I should take you back in time to Fundy
Royal before you were born. Back then I was the go to guy for the RCMP
because of my expertise in motorcycles. (Higgy rides a bike too and he
know I am not joking about this)
Anyway in the Summer of 1982 New Brunswick was swamped with French speaking RCMP officers out of Quebec because of the recent Charter and some of the cops did not like the locals very much at all so the New Brunswick Highway Patrol was created. That said the RCMP hired me to investigate an incident involving the RCMP and a motorcycle then testify at a Coroners Inquiry with I did.
On or about my birthday a story about what had occurred during the Inquiry not only made it above the fold of the Telegraph Journal it made it above the heading with a cartoon depiction of what occurred. Need I say that the widow's lawyer hired me and the RCMP were sued for wrongful death and promptly settled out of court?
Go figure why the RCMP has attacked me ever since.Trust that who the cop was should amaze everyone but Higgy et al
Anyway in the Summer of 1982 New Brunswick was swamped with French speaking RCMP officers out of Quebec because of the recent Charter and some of the cops did not like the locals very much at all so the New Brunswick Highway Patrol was created. That said the RCMP hired me to investigate an incident involving the RCMP and a motorcycle then testify at a Coroners Inquiry with I did.
On or about my birthday a story about what had occurred during the Inquiry not only made it above the fold of the Telegraph Journal it made it above the heading with a cartoon depiction of what occurred. Need I say that the widow's lawyer hired me and the RCMP were sued for wrongful death and promptly settled out of court?
Go figure why the RCMP has attacked me ever since.Trust that who the cop was should amaze everyone but Higgy et al
mabel short
majority of english only speaking new brunswickers have been active in building up alberta since the 70s+...and every summer we all travel home to new brunswick often with extended vacation times...many of us keep up family cottages & camps all year. this pamdemic will affect our homing hearts this year methinks......
Johnny Almar
Reply to @mabel short: Yes David. Me thinks.
Johnny Almar
Reply to @Johnny Almar: erm methinks n’esy pas?
Johnny Almar
Reply to @mabel short: how many accounts do you have on here?
Is this a full time job or a hobby?
Is this a full time job or a hobby?
Chantal LeBouthi
Reply to @mabel short:
What a load of rubbish
What a load of rubbish
Bob Smith
Reply to @mabel short: I don't think you'll find sympathy from people who live in NB year around.
Troy Murray
Reply to @mabel short: funny. Albertan’s built Alberta. Maritimers helped out but left once it got too cold for them.
David Amos
Reply to @mabel short: Methinks you have upset Higgy's fan club by using only one word N'esy Pas?
David Amos
Reply to @Johnny Almar: Methinks your hero Higgy and his buddies in the RCMP know that I NEVER pretend to be anyone N'esy Pas?
Chuck Valderrama
Reply to @Johnny Almar: 291 accounts to be exact
Just Wondering
Excellent New Brunswick. As soon as the provincial borders are open and safe, I plan a vacation to New Brunswick's Deer Island, Grand Manan Island, and Campobello Island. Campobello via the Deer Island ferry and not via the Excited States of America.
David Amos
Reply to @Just Wondering: Just wondering how your name fits CBC's rules?
Rick Grayson
Reply to @David Amos: just wondering how you can make call our premier higgy when that isn’t his name n’esy pas
David Amos
Reply to @Rick Grayson: Methinks you should ask your hero Higgy why I do N'esy Pas?
Rick Grayson
Reply to @David Amos:
why do you reply in such a strange manner with methinks and n’esy pas??
Why should I ask “Higgy” whom isn’t not my hero by any stretch about
the shortened name you
use to insult the man? If you were a true activist you would not act like such a petulant child calling names. Last week you insulted the Fredericton police, every day you use you nick name for our premier.
use to insult the man? If you were a true activist you would not act like such a petulant child calling names. Last week you insulted the Fredericton police, every day you use you nick name for our premier.
Anton Pachenko
Paranoia, reporting your neighbours, socializing discouraged, tracking individuals, mass surveillance, sanitize everything and kill off the bacteria and organisms that we need for our health and well being. I'm actually over the moon with glee at the society that is being created for us. Where can I apply for a position as political commissar or public safety officer?
Johnny Almar
Reply to @Anton
Pachenko: If I had that job, I could fill 10 to 15 school buses per day
of violators of social distancing laws and crowd-gathering laws. If I
did it on commission, I would be rich within one month.
That being said, I say open it all up. No rules. Let those that want to venture forth do so. Let those who do not, stay home.
That being said, I say open it all up. No rules. Let those that want to venture forth do so. Let those who do not, stay home.
Gil Murray
Reply to @Anton
Pachenko: The US? Russia? Even North Korea (although cannot be certain
about that one). Anyway, good luck with your plan.
James Smith
Reply to @Anton Pachenko: At the Ministry of National Socialist Distancing, we fired the last guy in 1945.
David Amos
Reply to @James Smith: Alas poor Yorick I remember him well
David Amos
Reply to @James Smith:
A little Deja Vu for you I agree with you and felt that your words
twere well worth repeating so I did so earlier today with the Bernardo
character who did not respond to you.
BTW I was in a coma for a month as a child because of viral infection and was not expected to live and then about 20 years ago I was stricken with this bug in Boston and nearly died once again
James Smith
Reply to @Marco Bernardo: If you have ever have any viral infection before in your life (highly probably, we all have), it is almost certain someone has caught it from you. It has passed on from that person throughout the population. Eventually, an at risk person likely caught this same virus, and unfortunately passed away. This has always been the case, still IS the case, and will CONTINUE to be the case until the very last human on earth draws their last breath. Just because this virus is novel doesn’t make anybody along this hypothetical as-yet-to-occur viral chain of infection that you’re alluding to, a “murderer”. This is completely the absolutely preposterous new narrative that you and so many misguided others are trying to convince others to accept. I don’t accept it, nor should you. The purpose of my “freedoms” is that they add more life to my years, as opposed to years to my life, and that my friend is the entire point of existence.
BTW I was in a coma for a month as a child because of viral infection and was not expected to live and then about 20 years ago I was stricken with this bug in Boston and nearly died once again
James Smith
Reply to @Marco Bernardo: If you have ever have any viral infection before in your life (highly probably, we all have), it is almost certain someone has caught it from you. It has passed on from that person throughout the population. Eventually, an at risk person likely caught this same virus, and unfortunately passed away. This has always been the case, still IS the case, and will CONTINUE to be the case until the very last human on earth draws their last breath. Just because this virus is novel doesn’t make anybody along this hypothetical as-yet-to-occur viral chain of infection that you’re alluding to, a “murderer”. This is completely the absolutely preposterous new narrative that you and so many misguided others are trying to convince others to accept. I don’t accept it, nor should you. The purpose of my “freedoms” is that they add more life to my years, as opposed to years to my life, and that my friend is the entire point of existence.
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Methinks the RCMP and Higgy et al understand why I am honoured by the fact that the spindoctors who support their Police State hate me N'esy Pas?
https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2020/05/nb-covid-19-roundup-new-policy-will.html
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/covid-19-recovery-phase-new-brunswick-1.5562527
As New Brunswick enters new recovery phase, here's what you need to know
Premier Blaine Higgs announces start of new phase that will open restaurants, daycares
· CBC News · Posted: May 08, 2020 7:32 PM AT
Premier Blaine Higgs announced the launch of the next phase in New Brunswick's COVID-19 recovery plan. (Government of New Brunswick/Submitted)
New Brunswick has entered the next COVID-19 recovery phase, triggering a new round of loosened restrictions and reopening a large swathe of the economy, Premier Blaine Higgs announced Friday.
Under the new phase — the orange one, for those at home studying government graphics — daycares will reopen, hospitals will ramp up non-emergency health services and thousands of non-essential businesses will be able to welcome back customers.
Now, outdoor gatherings of 10 or fewer people outside the two-household bubble will be permitted.
Public Health, however, continues to emphasize the importance of physical distancing, handwashing and proper cleaning to reduce the spread of the virus in a province that's managed to flatten the curve.
Here's what you need to know:
What's allowed to re-open?
Here's a quick list, and check below for further details. Each facility must follow Public Health guidelines, such as physical distancing.- Restaurants
- Retail facilities, including malls
- In-person programs at post-secondary institutions, though virtual education is still preferred
- Cultural venues, including museums, galleries and libraries
- Offices
- Campgrounds and other outfitters, like zoos and outfitters
- Regulated daycares can reopen May 19
- Non-regulated daycares and daycamps can open immediately, if proper controls are in place
- All-terrain vehicle trails
When does the phase start?
Effective immediately. However, government officials say they do not expect every business to open the following day. It could take time, days or weeks, for employers to line up staff, gather inventory and adhere to Public Health guidelines.What about my bubble?
The two-household bubble rule remains in place for the duration of this phase.What's the deal with public gatherings?
New Brunswickers can now gather outdoors with no more than 10 people outside of their two-household bubble in a physically distant manner.Let's use the example of gathering around a firepit at a house. You can enjoy the fire with as many as nine other people, but everyone should stay two-metres apart and you can't bring the party inside.
"This isn't about trying not to get a speeding ticket or get around the law," Higgs said. "It's about trying to protect your parents and your grandparents and your friends and relatives across the province."
But aren't some indoor gatherings permitted?
Yes. Indoor public gatherings of 10 or fewer are allowed for certain celebrations or ceremonies, such as religious services, funerals and weddings.Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province's chief medical officer of health, said the distinction between outdoor and indoor gatherings is that it's easier to maintain two metres of distance outside.
Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, speaks to reporters Friday. (Government of New Brunswick/Submitted)
"There are more chances [individuals] will touch surfaces, use the bathroom, touch things, and all of that will increase the risk level indoors," Russell said.
Do I have to wear a mask?
A mask is required in public when one cannot maintain a distance of two metres. There are exceptions for children two years and under as well as individuals who have trouble breathing or cannot remove their masks without assistance. Masks should not be shared.Workplaces can require the public to wear a mask to gain entry.
What does a business need to reopen?
Before reopening, workplaces must develop an operational plan for how daily operations will be handled to meet Public Health measures. Those include physical distancing, hand and respiratory hygiene, screening for symptoms, cleaning and disinfecting practices, signage, facial coverings and enforcement.The plan must be written, implemented and on hand for review at all times.
On Friday, the province released a guide for businesses seeking advice on forming a plan. WorkSafeNB offered something similar that included a template.
I can't find sector-specific information for my business. What should I do?
Russel said documents developed by Public Health and WorkSafeNB to assist businesses were intentionally broad so they would apply to every workplace.However, businesses with specific questions can contact Opportunities New Brunswick's Business Navigators at nav@navnb.ca or calling 1-833-799-7966.
Who is monitoring workplaces for compliance?
A workplace operational plan does not need to be submitted to Public Health, but workplaces must ensure all employees read such plans and they're to be on hand in the event of an inspection.Inspectors from Public Health, WorkSafeNB and the Department of Public Safety will be conducting unannounced or pre-scheduled visits to workplaces.
New Brunswick has entered the orange alert phase of recovery. Here are the measures that are now in effect. For more information please visit https://bit.ly/3a7Dqho https://bit.ly/2zo1fEq
4:05 PM - May 8, 2020
If a business is found without an operational plan, it could be closed until that directive is met. If the plan is found to be insufficient, public officials will work with the business to bring them in line.
What if a customer chooses not to comply with the measures?
Like any other occasion in which a business had to deal with an unruly customer, businesses can contact the authorities. If an individual is purposely putting others at risk, they could face consequences from Public Safety or the police.What's happening in restaurants?
Restaurants are not mandated to cap seating at 50 per cent. Instead, they are obliged to maintain physical distancing measures — among other controls — which will affect a restaurant's capacity.Asked why restaurants are able to have more than 10 patrons inside a building, Russell said inspectors can go check to see if proper controls and distancing are in place — something that won't be conducted at private residences.
What health services are now being offered?
Non-emergency surgeries, diagnostic procedures and allied-health professionals will be permitted to resume. However, the level of non-emergency or elective surgeries will not return to normal. That will increase with each phase.Regulated health professionals, like dentists, physiotherapists, optometrists and massage therapists, will be allowed to resume service. Non-regulated professionals, those without a college or regulatory association, are not.
Are we done with the stricter emergency measures?
Hopefully, but the provincial government has said three unlinked community outbreaks in a six-day period will trigger restrictions. However, a "significant acceleration of disease curve" or new information related to the virus could also bring out new controls."At any time, restrictions that have been lifted may quickly be reinstated to protect public health," the province's recovery guide states. "Restrictions may be put in place based on provincial, regional or local circumstances such as unlinked community outbreaks or cases that cannot be traced."
When is the next phase?
The next phase — the yellow one — could begin in two to four weeks, if there hasn't been a new wave of cases.What happens then?
The list is subject to change, but the yellow phase will allow:- Expansion of bubble to friends and family
- Gatherings of 50 or fewer
- More elective surgeries and non-emergency health care
- Personal service businesses, like barbers, salons
- Non-regulated health professionals and businesses
- Gyms as well as yoga and dance studios
- Swimming pools, saunas and waterparks
- Indoor recreational facilities
- Pool halls and bowling alleys
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David Amos
Methinks logic commands that Higgy et al must read my Tweets as well N'esy Pas?
David Amos
Methinks its too little too late N'esy Pas?
Lou Bell
" Stepping Up For My New Brunswick " . Great lessons for Mr. Arsenault , Mr. Gauvin and Mr. Northrup to learn . When the time comes to make the tough calls , they're just not able to do it .
David Amos
Reply to @Lou Bell:
Methinks Higgy et al should give you some sort of award for helping to
preserve the Police State you deserve N'esy Pas?
Ferdinand Boudreau
Reply to @Lou Bell:
You got no way of telling if they can't make tough calls. This is
uncharterd area-- Higg id doing good he has make some mistake. But I am
sure others could lead just as well. This is not a time to starts
showing you colors.
DJ Redfern
Reply to @David Amos:
Mr. Amos did you not run for a political position? If you had been elected as part of a government It would be interesting to have seen how you would have handled the last two months..... My notion is this, based on reading a number of your past posts, that we would be in deep do-do......
Mr. Amos did you not run for a political position? If you had been elected as part of a government It would be interesting to have seen how you would have handled the last two months..... My notion is this, based on reading a number of your past posts, that we would be in deep do-do......
BruceJack
Speculator
Reply to @DJ Redfern:
My thoughts exactly . . . but if this were indeed a "police state" we
certainly would NOT be hearing much from the guy with all the failed
election attempts.
David Amos
Reply to @BruceJack
Speculator: Methinks the RCMP and Higgy et al understand why I am
honoured by the fact that the spindoctors who support their Police Sate
Hate me N'esy Pas?
Lou Bell
Well planned and precise . Like running a Marathon . We're at the 1/2 way mark and running strong . Meanwhile many others have slowed down , droppin' out , while some are " woofin' their cookies " ! Great work Premier Higgs / Dr. Russell !
David Amos
Reply to @Lou Bell: BS
Murray Brown
Reply to @Lou Bell:
.. After weeks of daily fear and loathing, we'er all pretty much
'woofin' our cookies' and have had enough of this nonsense... But
everything is okay now... No need to fear and loath... What a farce.
David Amos
Reply to @Murray Brown: I Wholeheartedly Agree Sir
Dan Flanagan
Reply to @Lou Bell:
Don't forget Cardy. He laid the foundation of our successful (so far) response. The numbers speak for themselves.
Gerry Ferguson
It is going to be SO NICE to go out to a restaurant again. I don't eat out alot but occasionally it's nice to take the Mrs out for a meal.
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @Gerry
Ferguson: I'm looking forward to having the library open again myself. I
bet everyone's got something in particular that they're looking forward
to. :-)
David Amos
Reply to @SarahRose Werner: Say Hey to Higgy's buddy Kevin Cormier for me Will Ya?
Joseph Vacher
Reply to @David Amos: TY
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Reply to @Carlson MacKenzie: Methinks I know exactly who you are referring to and so does the RCMP and Higgy et al N'esy Pas?
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/covid-update-may-9-1.5563025
No new cases of COVID-19 as N.B. enters next phase of recovery
Only two active cases of COVID-19 in the province
· CBC News · Posted: May 09, 2020 1:10 PM AT
Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, announced Friday the province would move into Phase 2 of its recovery plan. (Government of New Brunswick/Submitted)
Public Health recorded no new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, according to a news release from the Government of New Brunswick.
There are two active cases in New Brunswick, none in hospital. One case is related to travel and the other remains under investigation.
As of today, 17,426 tests have been conducted and 118 people have recovered.
On Friday, the province announced it will move into the next phase of recovery.
Phase 2 allows businesses, museums, campgrounds and other operations to reopen if they're able to provide physical distancing.
This is what can reopen in New Brunswick under the new recovery phase according to premier Blaine Higgs. 4:08
"New Brunswick is moving forward and we are continuing on our road to recovery," Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, said during Friday's COVID-19 news briefing.
The two-household bubble still applies in the new recovery stage.
Here's what will open in Phase 2 of New Brunswick's pandemic recovery. (CBC News)
The government also announced Friday it will introduce a new policy independent of the Phase 2 recovery stage. The policy allows two people to visit a palliative-care patient at a hospital or nursing home.
Parks, golf courses and drive-in church services were allowed to operate in the first stage of recovery.
What to do if you have symptoms
Stay at home. People concerned they might have COVID-19 can take a self-assessment on the government website. People with two of those symptoms are asked to:- Immediately call Tele-Care 811 or their doctor
- Describe symptoms and travel history.
- Follow instructions.
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David Amos
Methinks Higgy et al are making everybody Happy Happy Happy N'esy Pas?
Terry Hughes
Reply to @David Amos: Everyone except you. You sound like you want failure !!!
Lou Bell
Reply to @Terry Hughes: The leader of the " Me Party " .
Roger Markus-Laundry
Reply to @Terry Hughes: ole shameless Amos is a failure therefor he desires what he only knows... Amos tell us about your successful run in politics? Somewhere in New England theirs a village missing Mr Amos
Roger Markus-Laundry
Reply to @Terry Hughes: ole shameless Amos is a failure therefor he desires what he only knows... Amos tell us about your successful run in politics? Somewhere in New England theirs a village missing Mr Amos
Dave
Corbin
So
I can hang out with any strangers at Tims but can't hang out with any
family members still unless they are my "bubble family". got it.
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @Dave
Corbin: You need to stay 2 meters away from the other customers at
Tim's. Tim's is responsible for ensuring that you do so. You also need
to stay 2 meters away from other family members.
Lou Bell
Reply to @Dave
Corbin: Really not that hard for any intelligent to understand . One
doesn't need to social distance with their " bubble family" ; One can
get together with up to 10 others for an occasion / event but MUST
social distance ; One MUST follow whatever rules are in place AT TIMMIES
!!! GOT IT ???????????
Lou Bell
Reply to @SarahRose Werner: Really it's that simple that no one should need to be told what the rules are .
David Amos
Reply to @Lou Bell: Methinks your hero Higgy hasn't made everybody happy N'esy Pas?
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @sandy mechefske: With Tim's coffee?
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @sandy mechefske: With Tim's coffee?
Rod Hebner
Reply to @SarahRose
Werner: Reality check Tim is not responsible for what others choose to
do and it would be a hard sell in hello to find Tim's responsible for
whatever anyone catches as they wouldn't be anywhere near when the
diagnosis takes place and the rest of the clan lines up for their double
doubles.
Jim Cyr
NB needs to thank its lucky stars that it has an effective leader.
David Amos
Reply to @Jim Cyr: Surely you jest
Rod Hebner
Reply to @Jim Cyr: Ok, I'll bite, what is his name and where did he lead them ?
Tim Biddiscombe
Reply to @Jim Cyr:
Apparently the only lucky stars we actually have are citizens who took
the virus seriously from the beginning.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/phase-two-higgs-province-1.5560963
N.B. COVID-19 roundup: New policy will allow palliative care patients up to 2 visitors
Public health announces no new cases of disease as province lets businesses reopen
· CBC News · Posted: May 08, 2020 10:42 AM AT
Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, said Friday there are no new cases of COVID-19 in the province. (Government of New Brunswick/Submitted)
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- Province moves to Phase 2 of recovery plan
- Masks are to be worn if physical distancing is not possible
- 188 New Brunswickers register with province's job matching website
- Unemployment rate jumps to 13.2% last month
- Ottawa and New Brunswick to top up payments for low-wage essential workers
- Firm puts New Brunswick's long-term debt rating at A (high)
- What to do if you have symptoms
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Brunswick's chief medical officer of health said the province will
introduce a new policy that's independent of the phase two recovery
stage announced Friday.
The policy will allow two people to visit a palliative care patient, whether it's in a hospital or nursing home setting.
"For compassionate reasons we will be allowing visitation to palliative care patients," said Dr. Jennifer Russell at Friday's news briefing.
If a person has travelled outside the province, they must self-isolate before visiting a palliative care patient. And the two visitors cannot interchange.
The decision to go to the next phase of recovery comes after only two new cases of the respiratory illness were found in the province in more than two weeks.
The policy will allow two people to visit a palliative care patient, whether it's in a hospital or nursing home setting.
"For compassionate reasons we will be allowing visitation to palliative care patients," said Dr. Jennifer Russell at Friday's news briefing.
If a person has travelled outside the province, they must self-isolate before visiting a palliative care patient. And the two visitors cannot interchange.
Phase 2 of the recovery plan
Russell also announced no new cases of COVID-19 on Friday as the province announced a lot of businesses, museums, campgrounds and other operations can reopen if they can provide physical distancing.The decision to go to the next phase of recovery comes after only two new cases of the respiratory illness were found in the province in more than two weeks.
This is what can reopen in New Brunswick under the new recovery phase according to premier Blaine Higgs. 4:08
One case is travel-related and the other is still under investigation. The province has recorded 118 other cases, but those people have recovered.
"New Brunswick is moving forward and we are continuing on our road to recovery," Dr. Jennifer Russell said in a coronavirus briefing.
Here's what will open in phase two of New Brunswick's pandemic recovery. (CBC News)
Under the new phase of the recovery plan, the two-household bubble still applies. The list of things that can reopen, restart or happen again includes:
- Elective surgeries and non-emergency health services
- Outdoor gatherings of up to 10, with physical distancing
- Religious services, weddings, funerals for up to 10, with physical distancing
- In-person programs at post-secondary institutions
- Museums, galleries and libraries
- Offices not deemed essential during initial emergency phase
- Retail establishments, including malls
- Restaurants
- Campgrounds and outdoor recreational activities
- Licensed early learning and child care centres, starting May 19
- Unlicensed child-care providers
- Day camps
- ATV trails
A popular restaurant in Fredericton, like many others, closed in March because of the state of emergency in New Brunswick. (Mike Heenan/CBC)
"We are on this adventure together. I get that it's nerve-wracking and can cause some anxiety," she said.
Parks, golf courses and drive-in church services were allowed to operate in the first recovery stage.
Masks are to be worn if physical distancing is not possible
Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, said anyone who cannot physically distance themselves from others should wear a mask, with the exception of children under two, people who can't wear a mask because of trouble breathing, or can't move a mask without assistance.Masks should not be made out of plastic or other "non-breathable materials," or paper tissues that can easily fall apart.
"Masks should not be secured with tape and must not impair your vision. And under no circumstances are you to share your mask with any other person," she said.
Residents who can't find or purchase a mask, can make masks out of cloth such as cotton bandanas or T-shirts. They can be secured with the help of elastics, string, rubber bands or hair ties.
188 New Brunswickers register with province's job matching website
Premier Blaine Higgs reiterated that a number of jobs are still available in New Brunswick's aquaculture and agriculture sectors.Instead of his usual suit and tie, Higgs was sporting a navy T-shirt Friday that read: Stepping up for my New Brunswick — a phrase Higgs has been saying over the past two weeks.
"We all need to do our part during this difficult time to ensure our various sectors have the workers they require," he said.
The Happy Baker with empty seats inside its closed location in downtown Fredericton. (Mike Heenan/CBC)
He said employees and employers are being connected for those jobs. As of Thursday, there have been 188 who registered on the province's job matching website. Each of them will receive a matching T-shirt to wear.
"We're all proud of living and working in New Brunswick. And we're all proud to do our part."
Fifty-four employers have also registered for the job site and a virtual job fair is scheduled next week.
Unemployment rate jumps to 13.2% last month
New Brunswick's unemployment rate jumped to 13.2 per cent in April as the economic effects of COVID-19 continue to be felt across the province.Labour force data was released by Statistics Canada on Friday, just as the province is expected to further loosen restrictions on business imposed because of COVID-19.
The next phase of the New Brunswick recovery plan includes allowing some businesses and restaurants to reopen as long as they adopt physical-distancing measures.
New Brunswick's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose 4.4 percentage points from March to April, after the province lost 27,900 full-time jobs and 6,400 part-time jobs in one month. The rate for Canada as a whole climbed to 13 per cent.
"Certainly reopening businesses will reduce that number," Premier Blaine Higgs said Friday.
Canada lost almost two million jobs during the month of April, a record high, as the impact of COVID-19 on the economy made itself known.
The labour force survey brings the total number of jobs lost during the crisis to more than three million.
The closure of non-essential services to slow the spread of COVID-19 has devastated the economy and forced businesses to close temporarily.
Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate rose to 13 per cent as the full force of the pandemic hit, compared with 7.8 per cent in March.
Premier Blaine Higgs sporting his new, Stepping up for New Brunswick, T-shirt during Friday's news briefing. (Government of New Brunswick/Submitted)
In New Brunswick, the Campbellton-Miramichi region had the highest unemployment rate at 16.8 per cent, and Moncton-Richibucto had the lowest at 9.2 per cent.
Seasonal adjustments are made by Statistics Canada to "remove the effect of regular, calendar-related patterns."
The unadjusted unemployment rate for New Brunswick is 11.2 per cent.
"We had two excellent weeks," Higgs told Information Morning Fredericton.
"We had a couple of new cases over the last four days, but nothing that wasn't expected. … We are at that phase two."
Ottawa and New Brunswick to top up payments for low-wage essential workers
Ottawa announced Thursday it has reached a $4 billion agreement with all the provinces and territories and is finalizing the details. The federal government will kick in $3 billion while the provinces will contribute the rest.Last month, after talks with the premiers, the federal government announced that a plan was in the works to boost the salaries of essential workers who make less than $2,500 a month — including those working in long-term care facilities for the elderly, front-line workers in hospitals and people working in the food industry.
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office said the $2,500 rule has been dropped, to better reflect the wide range of wages paid to essential workers.
Premier Blaine Higgs said the province has been going through its categories and looking at which essential workers would qualify.
He said the province will bring a plan forward over the next couple of weeks.
Firm puts New Brunswick's long-term debt rating at A (high)
DBRS Ltd., has confirmed New Brunswick's issuer rating and long-term debt rating at A (high) and its short-term debt rating at R-1 (middle)."This reflects New Brunswick's progress in recent years to restore fiscal balance and reduce debt, leaving the province in a much better position entering the pandemic," the credit rating agency said in a news release.
New Brunswick's 2020 budget was passed on March 13. Since then, DBRS has said the province's fiscal and economic outlook have deteriorated markedly, though the full extent of the deterioration is still uncertain.
"While considerable downside risk remains, New Brunswick's economy is expected to be less affected than Canada as a whole, reflective of a greater reliance on the public sector, and at the time of writing, the coronavirus pandemic appears to have been less severe in New Brunswick relative to other provinces."
What to do if you have symptoms
Stay at home.People concerned they might have COVID-19 can take a self-assessment on the government website. People with two of those symptoms are asked to:- Immediately call Tele-Care 811 or their doctor
- Describe symptoms and travel history.
- Follow instructions.
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With files from Information Morning Fredericton, Jordan Gill
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David Amos
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Methinks many should soon agree that its too little too late N'esy Pas?
Rick Grayson
Reply to @David Amos: methinks you need to speak with a professional n’esy pas?
Lou Bell
Great job Premier
Higgs . Common sense prevails ! Mr. Arsenault of the Greens may not
agree as his version of common sense goes back to the thinking of one of
Germany's former leaders from the 40's , but GREAT JOB !!
David Amos
Content disabled
Reply to @Lou Bell:
Methinks you sure know how to win friends and influence people Your pal
Higgy must be awful proud of his spindoctor N'esy Pas?
Lou Bell
Reply to @David Amos: Actually , it's nice to have friends. Try it , you may like it !
Rick Grayson
Reply to @Lou Bell: nicely said. He may not “get it” unless you start it with methinks and end it with n’esy pas lol
Jim Cyr
Under Higgs’ leadership, this terrible virus has been crushed faster than any other place in North America. And NB’s debt rating has gone up, meaning lower borrowing costs. Which means it’s time to kick him to the curb (if I know New Brunswick....).
David Amos
Reply to @Jim Cyr: Nobody knows how its gonna pan out not even your hero Higgy
Chris Everitt
So stores and restaurants can now open providing they can set things up in a way that protects employees and customers. And they couldn't have stayed open from the start? Costco, Superstore, Walmart, etc. all had it figured out. Restaurants and other businesses should have been given the same opportunity in order to stay open.
SarahRose Werner
Reply to @Chris
Everitt: No, they couldn't have, because we didn't know how things were
going to unfold and whether or not our hospitals would be swamped beyond
capacity. So we were smart and cautious and allowed only essential
businesses to remain open. All three of the businesses you named sell
groceries and also have pharmacy sections. Now we're more assured that
the situation is more-or-less under control, so we're cautiously
beginning to loosen up a bit.
Christopher
Craig
Reply to @SarahRose
Werner: Yes I suppose that's true. I agree with initially "locking
down", but no longer. A slow opening is fine but potentially staying in
the "yellow phase" for months and months until a vaccine is found is a
little over the top in my opinion. I think by forcing the sheltering in
place angle the government has painted themselves into a corner, forcing
us down the vaccine route. Much of the info I'm seeing is questioning
self-isolating where the virus is showing to be less severe than the
models predicted. Not to mention the effect self-isolating is having on
our immune systems.
SarahRose
Werner
Reply to @Christopher
Craig: There's a distinction between people who had symptoms or had
recently travelled and who were told to self-isolate - i.e. stay home -
for 14 days vs the rest of us. The rest of us were never told we
couldn't go outside. In fact, we were encouraged to go for walks.
I've been out for a walk almost every day the past two months, as it's
part of how I manage my chronic depression. My immune system is doing
fine, thank you.
Meanwhile a friend of mine had a severe case of COVID, was on a ventilator for an extended period and now has moderate brain damage. The docs can't say yet whether or not the damage is permanent. I'm not seeing any reason that the initial lockdown was a mistake.
Meanwhile a friend of mine had a severe case of COVID, was on a ventilator for an extended period and now has moderate brain damage. The docs can't say yet whether or not the damage is permanent. I'm not seeing any reason that the initial lockdown was a mistake.
Mary Smith
Reply to @Christopher
Craig: "A slow opening is fine but potentially staying in the "yellow
phase" for months and months until a vaccine is found is a little over
the top in my opinion."
These are temporary measures only. We don't have to have a vaccine to have hope - we could be really close to an effective treatment. The fastest way to find effective treatment is by re purposing drugs or treatments (like using plasma from a recovered patient, for example) that we already have and use them for Covid-19 - because they've been thoroughly tested, we know they're safe, and we have access now and could implement use now. Advances for Covid-19 could be right around the corner, and if we buy time by going slow, and move cautiously, we could put those gains to use. A vaccine may take a while, but treatment may be right around the corner.
For now, we have to use the tools we have - border controls, isolation, contact tracing, social distancing, and other safety measures, as we slowly as cautiously start opening up - but if we go too fast too soon, it will spread like wildfire. We will have lost all the gains we made and we'd have to shut down the economy again and we'd all be sick - and we don't yet know if you can catch this twice or if herd immunity is possible yet.
We eradicated SARS and MERS from the human population not through a vaccine (it was eradicated before a vaccine was found, so progress on those vaccines were paused), but through isolation, contact tracing, and social distancing. We did it for SARS/MERS and we can do it for Covid-19 too. New cases will pop up, but if we keep those new cases isolated to travel and not community spread, and if those who enter the borders go into isolation, the virus will die with them, the chains of transmission broken.
These are temporary measures only. We don't have to have a vaccine to have hope - we could be really close to an effective treatment. The fastest way to find effective treatment is by re purposing drugs or treatments (like using plasma from a recovered patient, for example) that we already have and use them for Covid-19 - because they've been thoroughly tested, we know they're safe, and we have access now and could implement use now. Advances for Covid-19 could be right around the corner, and if we buy time by going slow, and move cautiously, we could put those gains to use. A vaccine may take a while, but treatment may be right around the corner.
For now, we have to use the tools we have - border controls, isolation, contact tracing, social distancing, and other safety measures, as we slowly as cautiously start opening up - but if we go too fast too soon, it will spread like wildfire. We will have lost all the gains we made and we'd have to shut down the economy again and we'd all be sick - and we don't yet know if you can catch this twice or if herd immunity is possible yet.
We eradicated SARS and MERS from the human population not through a vaccine (it was eradicated before a vaccine was found, so progress on those vaccines were paused), but through isolation, contact tracing, and social distancing. We did it for SARS/MERS and we can do it for Covid-19 too. New cases will pop up, but if we keep those new cases isolated to travel and not community spread, and if those who enter the borders go into isolation, the virus will die with them, the chains of transmission broken.
Mary Smith
Reply to @Christopher
Craig: "I think by forcing the sheltering in place angle the government
has painted themselves into a corner"
We are luckily passed this now! Definitely get outside and enjoy the fresh air. But keep apart from other people or wear a mask to be sure all that you gave up wasn't for nothing. We're slowly getting there. Luckily in NB we have a lot of wide open spaces to enjoy, so you could get outside with others if you keep some space between you.
Stay healthy and well. We've all sacrificed a lot, and we've made incredible gains! Let's just not lose them by rushing back too soon and see ourselves going backwards. We've got this!
We are luckily passed this now! Definitely get outside and enjoy the fresh air. But keep apart from other people or wear a mask to be sure all that you gave up wasn't for nothing. We're slowly getting there. Luckily in NB we have a lot of wide open spaces to enjoy, so you could get outside with others if you keep some space between you.
Stay healthy and well. We've all sacrificed a lot, and we've made incredible gains! Let's just not lose them by rushing back too soon and see ourselves going backwards. We've got this!
David Amos
Reply to @SarahRose
Werner: Methinks at the risk of being redundant may i suggest that you
should consider going for Cardy's old position as NDP leader That would
rot his fancy blue socks N'esy Pas?
David Amos
Reply to @Mary Smith: The same holds true for you Methinks either of you could do no worse at sinking the provincial NDP boat than Cardy and MacKenzie the former lady NDP leader whom I ran against in Fundy Royal during the election of the 42nd Parliament N'esy Pas?
SarahRose Werner:
Yes! Libraries are reopening! :-) This is something I was really missing.
David Amos
Reply to @SarahRose Werner: If you see Higgy's buddy Kevin Cormier tell him a certain type of clam you make fun of says Hey
Carlson MacKenzie
Where did the bearded clam go?
Reply to @Carlson MacKenzie: Not sure if that phrase means to you what it does to me?
Carlson MacKenzie
Reply to @SarahRose
Werner: I've only heard one meaning, a slang term for a portion of the
female anatomy, which in this case was directed at a certain poster who
acts like one. N'esy Pas?
David Amos
Reply to @Carlson MacKenzie: Methinks I know exactly who you are referring to and so does the RCMP and Higgy et al N'esy Pas?
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