As we're hit with the first big blast of winter this season, the Canadian Automobile Association is offering up some tips on how to survive being "storm-stayed" in your vehicle.
To be ready for the possibility, C-A-A's Gary Howard says your winter tires should have been put on long ago, you should have a cell phone on you, your battery should be top-notch and have a winter driving kit handy.
Howard says above all, if you have to be out, drive slower than normal if visibility is low and driving is slippery.
Alert family and friends of where you're going and check for road condition reports before heading out.
It has been a busy day for snowplow operators and snow clearing crews in the Maritimers.
Between 15 to 30 centimeters falling in Southern New Brunswick today, and about 15 to 12 in Nova Scotia, followed by rain.
Many airlines have been cancelled throughout the Maritimes. Make sure to check your local road conditions before heading out. Environment Canada telling us depending on where you live in New Brunswick, the snow should end this evening. Expect ice pellets along the Fundy coast this evening. The winds are expected to gust northeast 30km/h, gusting to 50.
If you're looking to find something fun for your kids to do over Christmas break, the Y of Greater Saint John offers Winter Break Camps.
The program being offered in the East, West, Uptown and Quispamsis locations. Registration is open at all of these locations.
Adrienne Boudreau speaks for the Y, she tells CHSJ News, "For those parents that are still working over the holidays or looking for something new and fun for their kids to do, we offer a great program at a few different locations. They can try different things we have sliding, skating, crafts, games, [and] cooking," she says.
For more information go to http://www.saintjohny.com/
The Holidays season is here, and that always mean lots of food.
Saint John dietitian Vanessa MacLellan tells CHSJ News, some ways to eat healthy during the holiday season. "When we're having Christmas gatherings there's are a lot of healthier food choices out there that we could be entertaining with, like whole grain crackers and a lot fat cheese. Fruits and vegetables are always popular," she says.
She recommends mindful eating, and stick to the foods that you're really going to enjoy.
As we're hit with the first big blast of winter this season, the Canadian Automobile Association is offering up some tips on how to survive being "storm-stayed" in your vehicle.
