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The Perfect Job: A Life in Flowers

   For over fifty years, I have been blessed to work in what I believe is the perfect job—bringing beauty, comfort, and joy through flowers. In retail and wholesale, I have delivered blooms for every occasion imaginable: birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, births, and, yes, even the difficult moments like farewells and condolences.

   From the very beginning, I realized that flowers have a universal language. A simple bouquet can celebrate life’s happiest moments, offer comfort during sorrow, or mark milestones in between. Whether it’s a radiant spray for a wedding, a cheerful bunch for a birthday, or a gentle arrangement to honor a loved one’s passing, each delivery carries emotion and meaning.

   What makes this work so special is the reaction I see when I arrive—smiles, tears, laughter, and heartfelt thanks. No matter the reason for the delivery, people are always glad to see me. I’m not just bringing flowers; I’m delivering memories, love, and connection.

   Over the years, I’ve worked with every corner of the flower world—wholesale, retail, and personally delivering them into people’s hands. I’ve met countless families, celebrated generations of life events, and built relationships that span decades.

   Even after half a century, I still feel the same excitement as I did on my first delivery. The joy of making someone’s day never fades. I have no plans to stop—because as long as people have something to celebrate or remember, there will be flowers to deliver and smiles to share.

   In this job, every day is different, every customer has a story, and every bouquet carries a piece of my heart. That’s why, after all these years, I still believe I have the perfect job.

The 'Brittany' in Rothesay New Brunswick, Sandra Miller Floral Designs

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Victoria Mboko

18-YEAR OLD VICKY MBOKO HAS WON THE NATIONAL BANK OPEN IN MONTREAL

Quick Profile: Victoria Mboko

  • Name: Victoria Vanessa Mboko (goes by “Vicky”)

  • Date of Birth: August 26, 2006

  • Birthplace: Charlotte, North Carolina (USA)

  • Residence: Burlington, Ontario, Canada

  • Height: 1.78 m (5′10″)

  • Playing Style: Right-handed with a two-handed backhand, known for her aggressive forehand and powerful serve

Career Highlights & Achievements

  • ITF Success

    • Since 2022, Mboko has claimed eight ITF singles titles and two doubles titles, with notable wins in Saskatoon (2022 & 2023), Darmstadt (2024), and early 2025 events in Martinique, Guadeloupe, Georgia (USA), Manchester (UK), and Porto (Portugal)

  • Record-Breaking ITF Run

    • In early 2025, she amassed an extraordinary 22-match unbeaten streak (43 straight sets won), including 20 consecutive main-draw victories—a new Canadian women’s record

  • Grand Slam Debut & Historic Wins

    • Made her Grand Slam main-draw debut at the 2025 French Open, winning her first-round match and becoming the youngest Canadian ever to win in a Slam

    • Also reached the second round at Wimbledon 2025

  • WTA Success & Canadian Open Triumph

    • Broke into the WTA top 200 and then advanced rapidly to world No. 85 by July 2025

    • At the 2025 Canadian Open (a WTA 1000 event), Mboko, as a wildcard ranked 85, shocked the world by defeating Coco Gauff in the Round of 16, then beat Rybakina in the semis, and ultimately defeated Naomi Osaka in the final to claim her first WTA Tour title 

    • She became just the second wildcard to win the tournament (after Monica Seles in 1995) and only the third Canadian woman ever to do so

Summary Table

Category Details
Age and Origin 18-year-old Canadian, born in the U.S., Congolese heritage
Style Aggressive, big serve, strong forehand
Highlights Record-winning ITF streak, Grand Slam wins, WTA 1000 champion, major upsets
Milestones Canadian Open champion, Top 100 WTA ranking, fastest rise for a Canadian in years

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Historic Weather

August 2024

Here’s your day-by-day breakdown for August 2024 in Saint John, NB. The data combines average daily highs & lows with the actual recorded extremes for each day:

Date Avg High Avg Low Max Temp (°C) Min Temp (°C)
Aug 1 23.5 11.8 31.2 5.5
Aug 2 23.4 11.8 33.3 3.3
Aug 3 23.4 11.8 30.4 2.8
Aug 4 23.4 11.8 30.1 6.7
Aug 5 23.3 11.8 29.8 6.2
Aug 6 23.3 11.8 31.2 5.0
Aug 7 23.3 11.7 29.4 6.4
Aug 8 23.3 11.7 30.0 5.0
Aug 9 23.3 11.6 31.3 3.9
Aug 10 23.2 11.5 31.0 3.9
Aug 11 23.2 11.4 30.6 4.3
Aug 12 23.2 11.3 28.4 5.0
Aug 13 23.1 11.2 29.7 4.4
Aug 14 23.1 11.2 30.0 3.7
Aug 15 23.0 11.2 30.0 4.4
Aug 16 22.9 11.2 31.1 1.1
Aug 17 22.9 11.1 32.2 2.2
Aug 18 22.8 11.0 29.4 4.9
Aug 19 22.7 10.8 30.0 3.0
Aug 20 22.7 10.7 29.4 5.1
Aug 21 22.6 10.7 30.0 1.1
Aug 22 22.5 10.6 34.4 0.4
Aug 23 22.4 10.5 27.6 4.3
Aug 24 22.3 10.4 29.4 3.5
Aug 25 22.2 10.4 31.6 0.6
Aug 26 22.1 10.3 30.9 4.2
Aug 27 22.0 10.2 31.7 3.3
Aug 28 21.9 10.1 30.6 –0.6
Aug 29 21.7 9.9 30.0 2.8
Aug 30 21.6 9.8 31.3 –0.6
Aug 31 21.4 9.6 33.3 0.6

Temperature

  • Daily highs averaged ~23 °C (73–74 °F), with lows around 11–12 °C (52–54 °F) championtraveler.com

  • Typical ranges of 21–23 °C high and 11–12 °C low through the month timeanddate.com

  • Record-breaking heat occasionally hit the upper 30s °C, like on August 22, 2024, reaching 34.4 °C—Saint John’s highest on record

  • August is among the drier months, with about 7–12 rainy days and around 22–97 mm (0.87–3.8″) of total rainfall 

  • Average relative humidity hovers between 74–82% .

💨 Winds & Sunshine

  • Light breezes with sustained winds ~13 mph (~11 knots), peaking occasionally 

  • August is sunniest of the year: 7–9.5 hours of sunshine per day, with ~14-hour daylight in early month .

🌊 Sea & UV Index

  • Sea temperatures around 13 °C (56 °F)—cool but the warmest of the year .

  • Maximum UV index typically around 5 (moderate)—use sun protection midday

✅ Summary Table

Feature August 2024 Averages
High Temp ~23 °C (73 °F); extremes reached ~34 °C
Low Temp ~11–12 °C (52–54 °F)
Rainfall 22–97 mm over 7–12 days
Humidity 74–82 %
Wind ~13 mph light breeze
Sunshine ~7–9.5 hours/day
Sea Temp ≈13 °C
UV Index ~5 (Moderate)
Historic Weather

September 2024

Climate Overview for September 2024

Temperatures

  • Average daily high temperatures started around 20 °C (68 °F) at the beginning of the month, gradually decreasing to about 16 °C (60 °F) by the end 

  • Average lows dipped from about 12 °C (53 °F) to around 8 °C (46 °F) over the course of the month

  • The overall mean temperature hovered near 13 °C (55 °F), with typical overnight lows around 8 °C and daily highs around 18 °C

  • Precipitation

  • The month saw average total rainfall of approximately 111 mm (4.4 inches) spread over about 13 wet days

  • Rainfall probability per day rose from ~24% at the start to ~29% by month’s end, with cumulative totals increasing from ~2.8 inches to ~3.7 inches over a 31‑day rolling period

Cloud Cover & Sunlight

  • Generally cloudy or overcast conditions persisted about 40–60% of the time, with skies clearest (~62% clear) around early September and cloudiest (~58–60%) toward month‑end 

  • Average daylight hours declined from approximately 13h 15m on September 1 to around 11h 44m on September 30 

  • Daily sunlight (direct solar energy) averaged about 5.2 kWh/m² early in September, fading to roughly 3.8 kWh/m² by month’s end 

Wind & Water Temperature

  • Wind speeds gradually increased from an average of 6.5 mph to about 7.8 mph over the month, typically from southern directions 

  • Ocean surface temperatures cooled slightly from 56 °F to about 54 °F over September 

Summary Table: September 2024 – Saint John, NB

Feature Early Sept Late Sept
High Temp ~20 °C (68 °F) ~16 °C (60 °F)
Low Temp ~12 °C (53 °F) ~8 °C (46 °F)
Rainfall ~2.8 in over month ~3.7 in over month
Rainy Days ~24 % daily chance ~29 % daily chance
Daylight ~13 h 15 m ~11 h 44 m
Cloudiness ~40 % overcast ~58–60 % overcast
Sea Temp ~56 °F ~54 °F