In this issue...
• Smoking now banned in UK for anyone born after 2008
• Cricketgate? Is Canada in the midst of a major sport scandal?
• By the numbers X 10 + 1
• Saturday Night Live leaving Global and moving to CTV in Canada
• Before you go: 7 things you may have missed in the news
• Mother's Day: Sunday, May 10
• Trivia: Did you know?
• Quotes of note
• Check out these delicious recipe compilations from Brian Cormier
• Enjoy the outdoors with the Greater Moncton Walking Group
• Monday, April 27: Greater Moncton Sunrise Rotary Trivia Night
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Smoking now banned in UK for anyone born after 2008
Boy, the British government isn't messing around. Not only are young people banned from buying cigarettes - common in many jurisdictions around the world - but a permanent ban on buying cigarettes for anyone born after 2008 is now in effect. For example, if you were born on January 1, 2008, and it's now January 1, 2046, and you're 38 years old, you won't legally be able to buy cigarettes.
Article excerpt: "Children aged 17 or younger will face a lifelong ban on buying cigarettes, as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill clears Parliament.
Both the Commons and Lords have settled on a final draft of the 'landmark' legislation that aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking by making it illegal for shops to sell them tobacco, to create a smoke-free generation.
When it gets royal assent, ministers will also have new powers to regulate tobacco, vaping and nicotine products, including their flavours and packaging.
It is part of a series of measures aimed at tackling the health effects of smoking, one of the UK's leading causes of preventable death, disability and ill health.
Vaping will be banned in cars carrying children, in playgrounds and outside schools and at hospitals, expanding smoke-free laws.
Vaping would still be allowed outside hospitals in a bid to support those trying to quit.
Outdoor hospitality venues like pub gardens and wider open spaces such as beaches and private outdoor spaces are not included in the plans.
People will also be able to continue smoking and vaping in their homes."
I expect many other jurisdictions to look at copying the UK on this as long as it's constitutional in their own countries.
Read: Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed.
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Cricketgate? Is Canada in the midst of a major sport scandal?
According to a CBC Television The Fifth Estate report, the sport of cricket in Canada is being unduly influenced by a criminal gang out of India - the Bishnoi Group.
Article excerpt: "Also raising suspicion about the gang's influence: a red-flagged play during Canada's recent appearance at the men's T-20 Cricket World Cup that led to a Canadian player being interviewed by the International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption Unit.
The allegations of threats and intimidation are emerging in British Columbia and, according to four sources who spoke to the fifth estate, involve individuals connected to Arvinder Khosa. He's head of Cricket B.C. and was elected in early April as president of Cricket Canada after a court-ordered vote on the organization's leadership.
The revelations emerged during a months-long fifth estate investigation into broader allegations of corruption, financial mismanagement and attempts to fix parts of matches by major figures at Cricket Canada, including the now former president, the former CEO and a board member.
'It's become... a place where corruption thrives,' said a high-placed Cricket Canada insider we're calling Graham, of Cricket Canada's leadership.
In a statement to the fifth estate, Cricket Canada said of allegations involving corruption and match-fixing that it "takes matters relating to integrity extremely seriously." It added that it supports a review by independent authorities including the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), and conclusions should be based on findings rather than speculation."
I don't understand cricket and have never watched a game, but it's growing in popularity in Canada because of the large number of Indian immigrants. I would have never guessed the sport would incur these types of problems.
Read: Threats, corruption and intimidation: Is the Bishnoi gang calling shots at Cricket Canada?
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Saturday Night Live leaving Global and moving to CTV in Canada
Saturday Night Live has been simulcast on Global in Canada for years, but the iconic show - just about to finish its 51st season - is moving to CTV, according to a recent announcement.
Article excerpt: "Bell Media announced today that, following a deal with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution, it will bring Saturday Night Live to Canadian audiences this fall, with its 52nd season airing in simulcast exclusively on CTV and streaming live on Crave.
'Crave and CTV are proud to be the new home of Saturday Night Live in Canada,' said Justin Stockman, VP, Global Content, Bell Media. 'A proven hit for over 50 years, the series has always been at the vanguard of pop culture, setting the tone for modern humour. We will be enjoying alongside viewers when the new season premieres on Crave and CTV.'
Beginning this Fall, new episodes of Saturday Night Live will also be available to stream on demand next day on Crave, and join Crave's Saturday Night Live Collection, a library of legendary SNL episodes from past seasons.
Crave also recently announced the acquisition of Saturday Night Live UK, the newly unveiled British adaptation of the late-night franchise, which debuted in Canada exclusively on Crave on Saturday, March 21."
It's nice to see that past episodes will be easily accessible on Crave. Also, if you haven't had the chance, check out SNL UK. I don't get some of the cultural references, but it's quite funny! The format is virtually similar to the original American version. I wonder if a Canadian version would work?
Read: Bell Media acquires iconic sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, set to debut in simulcast on Crave and CTV this fall.
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Trivia: Did you know?
Bonar Law was born in Rexton on Sept. 16, 1858, and is the only British Prime Minister not to be born in the British Isles. Despite winning a clear majority in the 1922 general election, he resigned shortly afterwards due to throat cancer. Bonar Law High School in Rexton, New Brunswick, is named in his honour.
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Quotes of note
• 1. "You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us. And the world will live as one."
- John Lennon (1940-1980), English musician (see photo)
• 2. "If you're reading this... Congratulations, you're alive. If that's not something to smile about, then I don't know what is."
- Chad Sugg, Monsters Under Your Head
• 3. "They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for."
- Tom Bodett
• 4. "You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore."
- William Faulkner
• 5. "But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough can you see the stars."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
• 6. "Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last forever."
- Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
• 7. "You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming."
- Pablo Neruda
• 8. "Hustle until your haters ask if you’re hiring."
- Steve Maraboli
• 9. "There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full."
- Henry Kissinger
• 10. "My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I’ve finished two bags of M&Ms and a chocolate cake. I feel better already."
- Dave Barry
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Enjoy the outdoors with the Greater Moncton Walking Group
In April, the group is walking at Rotary St-Anselme Park located at 505 Melanson Road in Dieppe. Meetup in the parking lot.
In May, the group moves to the Dobson Trail in Riverview. Meetup in the Trail's parking lot on Quinn Court.
The group meets for walks every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. New participants are always welcome! For more information, please contact Wayne Harrigan at 506-386-2187 or via email.
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Monday, April 27: Greater Moncton Sunrise Rotary Trivia Night
The next Greater Moncton Sunrise Rotary Club Trivia Night will be held at St. Louis Bar & Grill, 1405 Mountain Road, Moncton, on Monday, April 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. $10 per person (cash only).
Participants may play as teams or individuals. The winning team gets 50% of the door receipts as their prize.
It is strongly suggested that participants arrive by 5:15-5:30 p.m. for a seat. Trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. sharp and is usually over by 8-8:15 p.m. Everyone welcome!
Please note that restaurant reservations are NOT available for this event. First come, first served. Limited seating of approximately 50 guests.
Participants may bring an optional non-perishable food item (box of granola bars, Kraft Dinner, cereal, canned goods, etc.) for distribution at Krista Richard's Community Sports Program events, of which the Greater Moncton Sunrise Rotary Club is a sponsor. Any donations will be gratefully received and provided to Krista for distribution to her program participants (school-aged children from Moncton-area schools).
Since Rotary Trivia Nights began in 2016, the Greater Moncton Sunrise Rotary Club has donated more than $20,000 to Atlantic Wellness, Karing Kitchen, Ray of Hope Kitchen, Salvus Clinic, The Humanity Project, BGC Moncton (Moncton Boys & Girls Club), Junior Achievement New Brunswick, Project Linus - Moncton Chapter, Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement New Brunswick, Children's Wish Canada, Krista Richard's Community Sports Program and Bicycle Program, Diabetes Canada's D-Camps for kids, and Anglophone East School District's School Supplies Drive, among others.
The Greater Moncton Sunrise Rotary Club gratefully acknowledges the kind and generous sponsorship of our restaurant partner, St. Louis Bar & Grill.
PLEASE NOTE: There is a no telephone rule at these events. The answers cannot be researched except among discussion with your team members.
Facebook event listing: bit.ly/4lNQRsV
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