CKNB News February 22,2021
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CAMP-DRUG BUST RM / RCMP MON AM
A man was arrested following the seizure of quantities of drugs at two locations in Tremblay, N.B
On Friday, RCMP searched two locations in Tremblay, where they seized quantities of what is believed to be cocaine, cannabis, drug paraphernalia, a firearm, ammunition and money.
A 51-year-old man from Tremblay was arrested at the scene, and released pending a future court appearance.
The investigation is continuing.
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CAMP/MEDICAL CENTER RM / TRIBUNE MON AM
A former Atholville restaurant could be converted into a professional office for medicle services after planning was approved last week.
The building at 1 Savoie Ave. would be turned into a chiropractor, message therapy psychology and similar service facility if all goes smoothly.
According to the Tribune – The planning review and adjustment committee of the Restigouche Regional Service Commission approved the planning last wednesday but may impose conditions, depending on the planning process.
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NB-Death and prov. numbers by zone (CBC sun)
GOOD MORNING
There’s been anoher death from COVID-19…the province’s 25th.
It’s a person in their 80s at the Manoir Bellevue which has been struggling with an outbreak for the last month. It’s the sixth death associated with the facility.
Public Health also announced four new cases of the coronavirus and with recoveries the number of active cases is now 87.
There’s 1 active in each of the Miramichi zone 7 and Bathurst zone 6 region.
There are 8 active in the Moncton zone 1 region.
There are 3 active in the zone 2 Saint John region.
(Campbelltois theonly health zone rightnow with no active cases.)
The great majority are in the Edmundston region.
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NB/SJ-YOUTH CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT RM / TELEGRAPH MON AM
The Child and Youth Advocate says the way police are tracking down group home runaways with arrest warrents is concerning.
Advocate Norm Bosse is questioning whether the missing person reports being sent out violate the Youth Criminal Justice Act, which protects young offender’s identities.
When asked about the legality of identifying a youth in care who is subject to arrest, Saint John Police tell the Telegraph-Journal they work with the guardians of the youth in order to locate them safely, and only share information with permission.
Bosse says he’s still waiting on the department of public safety to reply.
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NB-Death and prov. numbers by zone (CBC sun)
GOOD MORNING
There’s been anoher death from COVID-19…the province’s 25th.
It’s a person in their 80s at the Manoir Bellevue which has been struggling with an outbreak for the last month. It’s the sixth death associated with the facility.
Public Health also announced four new cases of the coronavirus and with recoveries the number of active cases is now 87.
There’s 1 active in each of the Miramichi zone 7 and Bathurst zone 6 region.
There are 8 active in the Moncton zone 1 region.
There are 3 active in the zone 2 Saint John region.
(Campbelltois theonly health zone rightnow with no active cases.)
The great majority are in the Edmundston region.
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NB/CAMP/MIR-EARTHQUAKES RM / CBC MON AM
New Brunswickers inthenorth felt a small earthquake yesterday morning
A 2.6-magnitude quake was recorded south of Mount Carleton Provincial Park shortly after 4:00am. 2.6 is considered small and isn’t usually expected to cause damage…but it can shake people up whohear it.
Stephen Crane, a research scientist with Natural Resources Canada says they haven’t had residents report feeling the eathquake but it’s important to track it regardless. According to CBC, there has been 125 earthquakes of 2.0 magnitude or greater in New Brunswick in the last 10 years, the largest being 3.7.
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NB-YOUTH CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT RM / TELEGRAPH MON AM
The provinces Child and Youth Advocate says the way police are tracking down group home runaways with arrest warrents is concerning.
Advocate Norm Bosse is questioning whether the missing person reports being sent out violate the Youth Criminal Justice Act, which protects young offenders identities.
When asked about the legality of identifying a youth in care who is subject to arrest, Saint John Police say they work with the guardians of the youth in order to locate them safely, and only share information with permission.
According to the telegraph journal the Youth Criminal Justice Act only allows the youth, once an adult, or a judge to ok the sharing of the information.
Bosse says he’s still waiting on the department of public safety to reply.
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NB/CAMP/MIR-EARTHQUAKES RM / CBC MON AM
Northern New Brunsiwckers felt a small earthquake yesterday morning
A 2.6-magnitude quake was recorded south of Mount Carleton Provincial Park shortly after 4am
2.6 is considered small and isn’t usually expected to cause damage.
Stephen Crane, a research scientist with Natural Resources Canada says residents haven’t reported feeling the eathquake but it’s important to track it regardless.
According to CBC there has been 125 earthquakes of 2.0 magnitude or greater in New Brunswick in the last 10 years, the largest being 3.7.
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*NB-COVID (jhw-am-CP-Feb 22-21)
New Brunswick is reporting three new cases of COVID-19.
Health officials say all three are in the Edmundston region.
The cases involve a person under 19, a person in their 80s and an individual in their 90s.
The province currently has 87 active cases.
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*SUS/NB-HAMPTON FIRE (jhw-am-release-Feb 22-21)
Three people escaped unhurt from a weekend house fire in Hampton.
The blaze on Viola Avenue late Friday evening destroyed the bungalow.
A couple and their adult son have been helped by the Red Cross in receiving emergency lodging and financial support for meals, winter clothing purchases and some other essentials.
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ALL
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ALL-Sanitizers bad…maybe (wire sun)
Hand-sanitizer, antibacterial wipes and physical distancing have been important tools in limiting the spread of COVID-19. But scientists say the measures may have long-term impacts on the diversity of important microbes that live on and inside our bodies.
University of British Columbia microbiologist Brett Finlay says a limited microbiome is linked to conditions including obesity, asthma and cardiovascular and brain diseases. Don’t stop using the sanitizers…Finlay and other experts recommend boosting your microbiome by getting outdoors, eating a healthy diet and having physical contact with members of your household and pets.
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ALL-Tam talks & Nat. numbers (wire sun)
Across Canada, over 2,300 new cases were reported yesterday bringing the active case count to over 31,000…with 44 more Canadians losing their battle against COVID.
The country’s leading physician says Canada is at what she calls a ”critical juncture” in the fight against fast-spreading variants of COVID-19.
Dr. Theresa Tam says public health measures must be maintained as more cases of the more contagious variants are being reported across the country.
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SPORTS 1
the Mooseheads 4-3 in Q-League action at Scotiabank Centre.
In the NHL…the Senators clipped the Canadiens 3-2 in overtime. Another overtime game saw the Jets beat the Canucks 4-3. David Pastrnak scored a hat-trick in a 7-3 Bruins victory over the Flyers.
NBA action saw the Raptors down Philadelphia 110-103. The Celtics lost
120-115 to the Pelicans.
Now you’re up to date…I’m DG
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ALL-Biden-500K (wire mon.am)
President Joe Biden will mark the United States losing half-a-million lives to COVID-19. There will be a moment of silence and candle lighting ceremony at the White House.
America is expected to pass the grim milestone today (mon), just over a year after the first confirmed U-S fatality.
The White House says Biden will deliver remarks at sunset Monday.
