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Computer Security Day 2025

Computer Security Day

November 30 is Computer Security Day. The unofficial holiday encourages people to secure their computers and their personal information.

 

Computers, electronic devices, and smart phones have made our lives easier by making communication faster, more convenient and more efficient. At the same time, they have created many privacy and security issues. The holiday reminds people to stay on top of their computer security and to take steps to make their personal information and data secure.

What To Do?

  • Using the same old password or the same password for all your online accounts? You may be vulnerable to hackers. Spend the day changing and updating your passwords.
  • Sign up for a password manager that not only generates random passwords for you but can also save them for you so you don’t have to remember them.
  • Update all your spyware and malware protection software.
  • Back up your files and photographs.
  • If you own a business or are responsible for organizing events at your workplace, why not hold a computer security seminar for your employees and co-workers? Draw up a security strategy and best practices for all of them to follow and present it at the meeting.

FYI…

…that the first known computer virus was called the Creeper Virus? The virus affected the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network or ARPANET, the precursor to today’s internet.

Weather

Snow before Christmas in New Brunswick

Currently 32° · Cloudy
Saint John, NB, Canada
 
Cloudy
Mostly cloudy and colder; breezy this afternoon

Today
34°
19°
Mostly cloudy and colder; breezy this afternoon
Some sun, then turning cloudy with a bit of snow in the afternoon with little or no accumulation

Sunday
37°
35°
Some sun, then turning cloudy with a bit of snow in the afternoon with little or no accumulation
Breezy with variable cloudiness

Monday
42°
11°
Breezy with variable cloudiness
Cloudy with a bit of snow in the afternoon with little or no accumulation

Tuesday
33°
31°
Cloudy with a bit of snow in the afternoon with little or no accumulation
Wet snow in the morning, accumulating 2-4 cm; cloudy and breezy; storm total snowfall 5-10 cm

Wednesday
33°
19°
Wet snow in the morning, accumulating 2-4 cm; cloudy and breezy; storm total snowfall 5-10 cm
Cold with a blend of sun and clouds

Thursday
26°
3°
Cold with a blend of sun and clouds
Very cold with considerable clouds; intermittent snow and flurries in the afternoon

Friday
21°
17°
Very cold with considerable clouds; intermittent snow and flurries in the afternoon

Good question. Yes — there can be snow in Saint John, New Brunswick (and more broadly in New Brunswick) before Christmas. Here’s how it usually works there, with what recent forecasts and historical data tell us:

✅ Why snow before Christmas is common in NB

  • On average, December is one of the snowiest months in New Brunswick winters.

  • Historically, the snow season often begins in November or early December, depending on the year and region.

  • In southern NB (including Saint John), snowfall in December is typical — the average December snowfall for Saint John is around 40 cm (about 15.6 inches) in many years.

🌨️ What the current forecast suggests

Looking at the forecast for Saint John right now:

  • Snow (or flurries / wet snow) is expected early December in a few spells, with some accumulation (2–4 cm in one forecasted event).

  • Over the next several days there are intermittent chances of snow, sleet or snow/rain mix.

So as of late November — early December — there is a real possibility of snowfall, and snow accumulating on the ground could happen.

⚠️ But — cloudiness in “snow guarantees”

  • Snow in November or early December doesn’t always stick: especially along the coast or in milder winters, snow may fall but then melt or turn to rain.

  • In some recent winters, southern NB (including places like Saint John) has seen below-average snowfall and warmer temperatures, delaying or reducing snow accumulation. 

🎄 What that means looking ahead toward Christmas

There certainly is a decent chance of snow before Christmas this year, especially if temperatures stay cold and the forecasted snow or snow/rain events hold. Whether it turns into a “white Christmas” (snow-covered ground on December 25) depends on whether the snow accumulates and stays — which depends a lot on temperature, upcoming storms, and freeze/thaw cycles.

Quick News

Recent Local News

Recent Local News — Saint John & Southern NB

 

Public consultation extended for heavy-truck traffic policy downtown

  • The City of Saint John has extended a public survey (closing Nov. 26) as part of its master-transportation plan initiative, MoveSJ. The survey asks residents and businesses whether the city should limit heavy-truck access or restrict heavy-truck hours in the Central Peninsula — a move that could reshape traffic regulation downtown.

  • The feedback will help guide future decisions around truck traffic, loading zones, and street space allocation.

Local-level focus on transit safety, infrastructure and community input

  • The fatal collision involving a transit bus has reignited community concern about pedestrian safety, public-transport practices, and urban road infrastructure. The city and police are under pressure to review transit safety protocols.

  • Meanwhile, the MoveSJ initiative indicates that the city is seeking community input on traffic and transport priorities — signalling a possible shift in how downtown Saint John manages trucks, parking, and street use.

Quick News

Two major stories today (Nov 24, 2025)

1. New federal economic advisory panel for Atlantic Canada

The federal government has appointed a new private-sector economic advisory panel for Atlantic Canada. Brunswick.

  • It’s chaired by Don Mills (president of Crane Cove Holdings) and includes representatives such as J. Scott McCain (chairman of McCain Foods in NB) and Terry Richardson (chief of the Pabineau First Nation in northeastern NB).

  • Mandate: Recommend practical steps to create jobs, raise productivity, support businesses and strengthen communities across the Atlantic region.
    Why it matters: For New Brunswick this could mean more targeted support for business growth, employment and regional development — especially if the panel’s recommendations influence federal investment.
    Takeaway: Keep an eye on what the panel recommends next year (final report due by September 2026) and how it might impact New Brunswick’s economy and job market.

2. Five charged in long-running conspiracy case in NB

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in New Brunswick have charged five individuals with conspiracy to commit murder, tied to a 2019 double-homicide in Dieppe, New Brunswick.

  • Victims: 78-year-old Bernard Saulnier and 74-year-old Rose-Marie Saulnier, found dead in their home on Amirault Street in Dieppe on Sept 7, 2019.

  • The conspiracy charge is linked to the intent to kill Sylvio Saulnier (their son).

  • Scheduled court appearance: December 1, 2025, in Moncton Provincial Court.
    Why it matters: This shows a serious development in a years-old homicide investigation in the province — signalling accountability and progress in the justice system.
    Takeaway: It will be worth monitoring the court proceedings and eventual outcomes of this case.