Many say the "middle of winter" is on Groundhog Day (February 2). In 2026, the midpoint between winter solstice and spring equinox fell on February 3. But why quibble over one day, it's all good weather from there, right? Not so fast...
EMO
The New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization is activated at Level 2: partial activation
Updated: August 9, 2025
As of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 10, all Crown land in the province will close due to an extreme wildfire hazard.
As a result of extremely dry and dangerous conditions, the closure of Crown land will see all industrial and recreational activities prohibited on Crown land. We are also encouraging private landowners to take the same precautions. People currently at camps on Crown land are encouraged to leave by midnight. In addition, people are also being asked to avoid using private wood lots and woods roads.
Exercise Synergy Challenge 2024 - October 29 & 30
A full-scale nuclear emergency exercise will take place on Octber 29 & 30, and you can take part. In addition to taking part from home, we will also need operators at various Emergency Operation Centres and other locations for all or part of each day. You can find out more and let us know if you want to take part.
Water levels expected to reach flood stage in northwestern area by early next week
FREDERICTON (GNB) – 14 April 2023 -- Water levels in rivers are increasing throughout the province from continuous snow melt, and Saint-Hilaire is forecast to reach flood stage by Tuesday, April 18.
Residents living or working in areas prone to localized flooding are reminded to be aware and take the proper precautions to safeguard their homes and possessions.
Health facility radio exercise - now September 13
The Department of Health emergency exercise that was planned for August 30 has been rescheduled for Tuesday September 13.
Provincial COVID-19 restrictions to be lifted March 14
FREDERICTON (GNB 24 February 2022) – The provincial government will remove all remaining COVID-19 mandatory measures on March 14. In addition, effective Monday, Feb. 28, at 12:01 a.m., organizations and businesses will no longer be required to enforce proof of vaccination for entry.
Exercise Synergy Challenge 2021 - Resource Page
This page provides quick links and information to those participating in Exercise Synergy Challenge 2021. Requires IRG log-in. https://ve9irg.net/sc2021
Exercise Synergy Challenge 2021 on October 6 & 7
UPDATE: The exercise ended at 17:00 ADT on October 7. Thanks to those who took part, including amateurs in western New Brunswick, at the Washington County EMA and Aroostook County EMA and elsewhere. An after-action report will be distributed at a later date.
Surprise EMO Exercise Net Held
An impromptu EMO Exercise Net was hold at 5:00 pm on Thursday, February 4, 2021, the one-year anniversary of the EMO declaring a state of emergency as a result of the Covd-19 pandemic.
Dennis VE9AAE reported 45 participants checking in on VHF and Al VE1RG reported 12 checking in on 3.730 on 80 m. During the net, an e-mail was sent to all those on the IRG contact list to alert them of the ongoing net.
Telephone system interruption - resolved
Latest reports indicate that this situation has been resolved. The interruptions did not affect the IRG repeater system.
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