The Official Moncton, NB Project Thread

[josh_cat_eyes]

Originally Posted by Sunnybrae

I never understood the multi-lane traffic circle. I know how it is suppose to work but human nature kicks in and people take it as a passing opportunity. Anytime I go to the inside lane, I get stuck in there because no one will let you back out, signal light be damned. Then you have the ones who don't bother to signal the lane change and it turns into NASCAR racing because they start to merge into you as you enter the circle.

Again this only should be happening in a rotary. This actually happened to my aunt at the armdale rotary in Halifax in the 80's. She simply pulled over in the middle and call th the police and told her she was stuck in the rotary.

This is the proper way to travel through a multi-lane roundabout:

[Taeolas]

That's the lesson Freddy drivers are (achingly slowly) learning with the Route-8 roundabout. Since Woodstock and Smythe will probably be a 2 lane roundabout as well, that'll be another learning opportunity that will be hard to avoid.

The City is constantly trying to get people to learn. If you are going right or straight, stay to the right; if you're going straight or left, stay in the left (inside lane). Yield to those already in; don't enter if a vehicle is already in period basically (that rule gets a bit hazy of course for practical purposes), and signal when you are leaving.

The lessons stick sometimes, and for the most part it does seem to work. Thankfully it isn't really busy enough or big enough for anyone to properly get stuck in it.

[Franco401]

The Causeway and Halls Creek circles have nothing in common with the Smythe Street roundabout. The smaller turning radius alone (I scaled my drawing there to have the same diameter) kind of enforces some of the rules subliminally since it wouldn't be very convenient to pass anyone and beyond a couple videos in the opening days of people going the wrong way, people tend to understand the rules after a couple tries.

[Hogie75]

Originally Posted by Franco401

The Causeway and Halls Creek circles have nothing in common with the Smythe Street roundabout. The smaller turning radius alone (I scaled my drawing there to have the same diameter) kind of enforces some of the rules subliminally since it wouldn't be very convenient to pass anyone and beyond a couple videos in the opening days of people going the wrong way, people tend to understand the rules after a couple tries.

Really wish they would take this time to fix up the causeway traffic circle but I don't think it will be in the budget.

[L'homard]

Sorry to say they've already said that's not going to happen.

[ChampduLarge]

First results from the 2016 Census are in and are not bad for Moncton. Now the city proper of Moncton is confirmed as the largest in the province at 71,889 to Saint John's 67,575. The Census Metropolitan Area for Moncton went up 4% to 144,810 which is pretty good in the context of the Maritimes and New Brunswick (higher at any rate that Fredericton's 3.5% and poor old Saint John's decrease).

Frederiction whizzed past the 100,000 mark but didn't get "promoted" to being a Census Metropolitan Area. I guess that will happen in 2016.

They have introduced detailed thematic maps for CMAs that shows growth patterns within the city. Here is Moncton. Lots of growth in Dieppe, not much downtown, but if you look at similar maps for other cities it is quite common.

I love the census.

[MonctonRad]

Welcome to the forums

There's a lively discussion going on in the Atlantic Canada Statistics thread regarding the census. You should check it out.

[mmmatt]

A new "alt-fitness" establishment is setting up in town

FitRocks Moncton is opening soon and they claim to be the largest climbing wall facility in Atlantic Canada and the first augmented reality climbing experience in Canada.



https://www.facebook.com/FitRocksMoncton/

Between this, TreeGo, SkyZone and Big Air this city has become a sort of alt fitness hub of sorts, which I appreciate personally as I'm not a huge fan of traditional gyms...although we have lots of those too

[MonctonRad]

Good stuff mmmatt. You're right, we seem to be developing a stable of alternative fitness facilities in town. This is a good thing. It helped to make the city an attractive place for young families to relocate too.

These places enhance quality of life, just like the zoo, Magic Mountain and the beaches in Shediac.

BTW, this is the address of the new rock climbing facility:
Fit Rocks Climbing Gym Moncton
290 Baig Boulevard, Unit B12, E1E 1E1 Moncton, Canada

[MonctonRad]

$35M announced for the Moncton Hospital

I just came from a news conference in the hospital atrium. The Premier announced a $35M investment for the following areas related to maternal/fetal and cardiac care

- new labour & delivery suite
- new neonatal intensive care unit (NNICU)
- new maternal/fetal medicine clinics
- new coronary care unit (CCU)
- new cardiac step down unit
- new outpatient cardiac clinic

The new units will be integrated with one another and will provide for an enhanced patient experience.

It should be remembered that the Moncton Hospital is the high risk maternity centre for eastern NB and northern NS, and has a full complement of Ob/Gyns, neonatologists and perinatologists providing advanced care. The Moncton Hospital performs over 2,000 deliveries per year and is the busiest labour & delivery unit in the province.

Personal note - this announcement is substantially less than other recent announcements for other hospitals in the province ($200M for the Dumont, $200M for the Chalmers & $90M for the SJRH), but still represents a substantial investment for the hospital.

[Philbilly]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B4xvzP8DyNo Here a good watch for you all

[mmmatt]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

$35M announced for the Moncton Hospital

I just came from a news conference in the hospital atrium. The Premier announced a $35M investment for the following areas related to maternal/fetal and cardiac care

- new labour & delivery suite
- new neonatal intensive care unit (NNICU)
- new maternal/fetal medicine clinics
- new coronary care unit (CCU)
- new cardiac step down unit
- new outpatient cardiac clinic

The new units will be integrated with one another and will provide for an enhanced patient experience.

It should be remembered that the Moncton Hospital is the high risk maternity centre for eastern NB and northern NS, and has a full complement of Ob/Gyns, neonatologists and perinatologists providing advanced care. The Moncton Hospital performs over 2,000 deliveries per year and is the busiest labour & delivery unit in the province.

Personal note - this announcement is substantially less than other recent announcements for other hospitals in the province ($200M for the Dumont, $200M for the Chalmers & $90M for the SJRH), but still represents a substantial investment for the hospital.

Yes as someone who went through those units for babies in 2013 and 2017 I can attest this investment is very much needed. When our son was born in 2013 they had 2 separate wards for L&D and Maternity, they were very busy but it seemed to be functioning well. This time for our daughter a couple weeks ago the floors have been merged due to air quality issues on L&D...the current state of affairs there is madness, dont get me wrong the staff is going above and beyond so the level of care suffers as little as possible but the unit was very cramped. There were 4 women in active labour at the same time when our daughter was born and this is apparently the "slow" time of year! Happy for the hospital and for the future users of the upgraded facilities

[MonctonRad]

Congratulations to you for the addition to your family!

Regarding the hospital, yes these renovations are very necessary, but they really only constitute a bandaid applied to the most serious wounds to the facility. The Dumont, the Chalmers and the SJRH have all had significant investments announced for their facilities ranging from $90M to over $200M. By comparison, the $35M for the Moncton Hospital is relatively paltry. There are large portions of the hospital which are between 60-70 years old and some of our equipment is becoming increasingly antiquated. These needs have to be addressed.......

[mmmatt]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Congratulations to you for the addition to your family!

Regarding the hospital, yes these renovations are very necessary, but they really only constitute a bandaid applied to the most serious wounds to the facility. The Dumont, the Chalmers and the SJRH have all had significant investments announced for their facilities ranging from $90M to over $200M. By comparison, the $35M for the Moncton Hospital is relatively paltry. There are large portions of the hospital which are between 60-70 years old and some of our equipment is becoming increasingly antiquated. These needs have to be addressed.......

Thanks! And I agree it feels like TMH is being short handed again. I think I've mentioned it before but my wife (normally) works there as well so I have constant updates about folks being on hall beds who really shouldn't be due to over crowding...patients with difficult mental conditions being placed outside psych floor due to lack of beds there (which can pose safety risk for staff/visitors in some cases) etc...TMH is in the heart of the largest population base in NB and deserves better...the Dumont is getting better for sure which is nice to see and TMH is also getting some upgrades but I fear it's not enough to change the overarching issues there.

Don't get me wrong I'm certain SJRH and the DECH need upgrades too, not saying it's us vs them...just that TMH will certainly need much more than this in the years to come.

[Hali87]

Originally Posted by mmmatt

A new "alt-fitness" establishment is setting up in town

FitRocks Moncton is opening soon and they claim to be the largest climbing wall facility in Atlantic Canada and the first augmented reality climbing experience in Canada.



https://www.facebook.com/FitRocksMoncton/

Between this, TreeGo, SkyZone and Big Air this city has become a sort of alt fitness hub of sorts, which I appreciate personally as I'm not a huge fan of traditional gyms...although we have lots of those too

Looks awesome! Bouldering is quite popular in Halifax and I've seen a lot of posts on Facebook about these AR climbing walls (not sure if any were for this specific gym). Hopefully we'll get something like this here soon!

I have a feeling this will work well in Moncton. What part of town is it in?

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by Hali87

I have a feeling this will work well in Moncton. What part of town is it in?

MID (the Moncton Industrial Park) in the west end of the city, near Baig Blvd.

[MonctonRad]

Press release from the Moncton Wildcats:

Moncton Named Host of 2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series!

The Canadian Hockey League in association with title partner CIBC, the Western Hockey League, the Ontario Hockey League, and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, today announced the six Canadian host cities for the 2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series to be played November 6-16.

The six-game series features regional league teams of Canadian National Junior Team candidates competing against the Russian National Junior Team and is an integral part of the identification process for Team Canada prior to the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. The 2017 event will open with two games in the WHL, followed by two OHL matchups, and ending with a pair of contests hosted by the QMJHL.

Next season's WHL hosts include Saskatchewan's Moose Jaw Warriors and Swift Current Broncos for Game's 1 and 2 respectively on Monday November 6 and Tuesday November 7. When the series shifts to Ontario, the Owen Sound Attack will host Game 3 on Thursday November 9 followed by Game 4 in Sudbury, home of the Wolves, on Monday November 13. The series wraps up out East with Game 5 hosted by the QMJHL's Charlottetown Islanders on Tuesday November 14, with the Game 6 series finale set for Thursday November 16 hosted by the Moncton Wildcats.

"With this event returning to Moncton for the first time in twelve years, we are excited to be able to host a game and give the fans a new experience and the chance to see some great hockey! Moncton has a history of hosting great events and the Wildcats are happy to be part of that history having hosted the CAN/RUS Series in 2005, the Memorial Cup in 2006, the QMJHL Entry draft in 2008 and the first ever Showcase tournament last summer. It is always a fun event to be a part of with the great rivalry Canada and Russia has on the ice, and it is also a great chance for fans out East to be able to get a preview of players who will represent Canada at the World Junior Championship this year." said Director of Business Operations, Ryan Jenner

"For the 15th straight season CHL communities across our country will have the opportunity to experience the passion that only a Canada and Russia rivalry can produce," said CHL President David Branch. "Our appreciation is extended to title partner CIBC for supporting this event that will showcase many of our league's best players and future Canadian National Junior Team stars."

Since the event first began in 2003, CHL teams have played to an overall record of 58-19-1-6. The competitiveness of the rivalry has grown in recent years with four of the last seven series decided in the final game, and with Russia earning three series wins since 2010 compared to the CHL's four series triumphs over the same period including last season by a 13-5 margin in points.

A total of 29 players from last season's event competed in the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship in Toronto and Montreal including 15 CHL players on Team Canada who earned silver led by tournament MVP Thomas Chabot of the Saint John Sea Dogs, and 14 Russian players who captured bronze.

"CIBC really enjoyed our first year of partnership with the CHL last year, bringing exciting events like the CIBC Canada Russia Series to communities across Canada," said Stephen Forbes, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, CIBC. "This rivalry is an anticipated annual showdown between these two country's finest young hockey stars and we are proud to continue to help bring the action to fans across Canada to enjoy."

The 2017 event marks the first time the series will be played in Prince Edward Island while all five other cities have previously hosted games. The event returns to Moncton for the first time since 2005 when the QMJHL emerged victorious by a 6-4 score. Moose Jaw last hosted in 2011 with Team Russia winning the decisive Game 6 by a 7-5 score, while it'll be nine years since the last time the rivalry was played in Swift Current back in 2008 with Team WHL earning a 5-0 win. Owen Sound last hosted a 3-0 Team OHL shutout in 2015, while Sudbury will be hosting for a CHL record fourth time following games in 2007 (OHL won 4-2), 2010 (OHL won 2-1 in a shootout), and 2013 (Russia won 3-2 in a shootout).

The 2017 CIBC Canada Russia series is supported by CHL associate sponsors Cooper Tires, autoTRADER.ca, and Sherwin-Williams. All games will be broadcast nationally on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.

2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series Schedule:
Game 1 - Monday November 6 at Moose Jaw, SK
Game 2 - Tuesday November 7 at Swift Current, SK
Game 3 - Thursday November 9 at Owen Sound, ON
Game 4 - Monday November 13 at Sudbury, ON
Game 5 - Tuesday November 14 at Charlottetown, PE
Game 6 - Thursday November 16 at Moncton, NB

For event information please visit http://chlcanadarussia.ca.

[MonctonRad]

Interesting to see that the chief economist of NB feels that the Moncton CMA should boost immigration numbers to 3,000 per year. This is about triple the number of immigrants who come to the city at present.

He feels that this level of immigration is necessary to sustain the economy. By his estimate, such an immigration number would boost the metro Moncton population to 250,000 with 25 years.

Since Moncton only has 150,000 now, his numbers sound kinda wonky, unless he also expects that all these immigrant newcomers would also boost the rate of natural growth as well, but I suppose this is certainly possible.

EDIT:

On second thought, the 250,000 figure might be achievable with the increased immigration rate. Given Moncton's current growth rate, we will likely be at or above 200,000 in 25 years time anyway. If you increase annual immigration from 1,000 to 3,000, that would mean an additional 50,000 immigrants over the next 25 years, so, yeah, the numbers do make sense (as long as the immigrants stay in the metro Moncton area).

A Moncton of a quarter million people would mean more density, improved transit options, greater retail and business opportunity, better educational resources (perhaps an honest to God campus of UNB) and better health care resources. Moncton will have surpassed the threshold necessary to become a real regional centre. It may be a future that the city should really aspire to.

Thoughts???

[Scarface]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Interesting to see that the chief economist of NB feels that the Moncton CMA should boost immigration numbers to 3,000 per year. This is about triple the number of immigrants who come to the city at present.

He feels that this level of immigration is necessary to sustain the economy. By his estimate, such an immigration number would boost the metro Moncton population to 250,000 with 25 years.

Since Moncton only has 150,000 now, his numbers sound kinda wonky, unless he also expects that all these immigrant newcomers would also boost the rate of natural growth as well, but I suppose this is certainly possible.

EDIT:

On second thought, the 250,000 figure might be achievable with the increased immigration rate. Given Moncton's current growth rate, we will likely be at or above 200,000 in 25 years time anyway. If you increase annual immigration from 1,000 to 3,000, that would mean an additional 50,000 immigrants over the next 25 years, so, yeah, the numbers do make sense (as long as the immigrants stay in the metro Moncton area).

A Moncton of a quarter million people would mean more density, improved transit options, greater retail and business opportunity, better educational resources (perhaps an honest to God campus of UNB) and better health care resources. Moncton will have surpassed the threshold necessary to become a real regional centre. It may be a future that the city should really aspire to.

Thoughts???

Depends it my just be the immigrants he is counting in his possible population count. If Moncton where to start growth, and do better in all aspects there is a chance Canadians might choose Moncton as there new home as well. If we start growing in Population, Business, and Economics, and we keep are "Green lifestyle" that Moncton seems to be trying to achieve it is possible that it would be more inviting for Monctonians to return, and others from all over Canada. It really does seem to be a trend (Look at businesses) If you're the hot new thing"the inn thing" people will in lack of other words flock to that business, or in this case city.

Also for those who still don't see it look at other cities who are/where on a level playing field with Moncton Some have done this, and it's grown there economy, and public services immensely, and others are still waiting for there services to catch up because there population grew faster then the services could be upgraded. A large number of these places probably had less population 25 years ago then Moncton does today.

[Franco401]

Is there any thought on increased immigration to Saint John? I know they could use it just as much, if not more, than Moncton. Boosting immigration to both cities paints a bright picture for the demographic and economic future of the province.

PS: I'm glad the Atlantic Forum can seem to discuss immigration without inevitably turning to racist, protectionist, isolationist rhetoric, unlike the Canada page.