Briefing for Friday, Oct 2

Weather Saint John
Light rain and overcast, 14 to 17 C. Rain likely early, then mostly cloudy to 18 C today. Tonight rain continues. Saturday 16 C high, 5 C low, sunny. Sunday 14 C high, 5 C low, overcast.

Top News
Flu and COVID vaccines available starting October 13, bookings open now.
More than 1.5 million dollars for water and wastewater in Shippagan to support housing.
Free RSV immunization for all New Brunswick newborns started October 1.
Canada and New Brunswick 32 million dollar deal for rare disease drugs.
New Brunswick power rates up 1.77 percent starting Saturday.
Federal Agriculture Minister touring New Brunswick and PEI farms this week.

Traffic and Roads
No major Saint John closures today. Check 511.gnb.ca for live updates. Caution after recent rain on Highway 105 and Route 106. Trans-Canada Route 2 is fully four lane.

Marine Bay of Fundy
Tonight and Saturday: wind southwest 15 to 20 knots becoming northwest 15 this evening, then variable 10 to 15 near noon Saturday. Showers tonight, fog patches early evening. Seas 1 to 2 metres subsiding to 1 or less Saturday morning. Sunday northeast 15 diminishing then southeast 15. Monday southerly 15 to northwest 25 late. Tuesday west 30 knots.

Sports Sea Dogs
Tonight October 2, 7 PM at Centre 200 Sydney: Cape Breton Eagles vs Saint John Sea Dogs.
Next home games at TD Station: October 4 vs Halifax 3 PM, October 9 vs Rouyn-Noranda 7 PM, October 10 vs Charlottetown 4 PM.