Sunny days ahead; early beach season a welcome relief for seaside businesses
With high temperatures across the Maritimes, hundreds of people are flocking to beaches across the region to soak up some sun and cool off.
It’s a welcome relief for some seaside businesses that have been waiting for visitors to return.
Beachgoers flooded Parlee Beach in Shediac, N.B. on Monday, the hottest day the region has experienced so far this year.
“It’s a beautiful day, trying to enjoy the water, get some swimming in,” said one beachgoer.
“We came today because it’s really hot outside, and schools are closed today, so we figured we’d come down to the beach,” said another.
Good news for businesses like the Euston Park Social, a restaurant near Parlee Beach that just reopened its doors for the season last week.
“Today is quite exceptional in terms of weather, we’re just really seeing a big heat blast,” says Gene Cormier, owner of Euston Park.
Thanks to Monday’s large turnout, Cormier says he is feeling optimistic about the summer months ahead, after a spring of uncertainty.
“Seeing all of these cars in the parking lot in June is very encouraging for us, knowing that we’re moving in the right direction in the pandemic,” says Cormier. “We’re seeing August maybe as a breakthrough, that would be really fantastic for us and every other business in New Brunswick.”
Last week, Shediac’s mayor said he’s looking forward to both tourists and locals returning to the popular summer destination in the coming weeks.
“Folks are looking to travel, visit, if anything it’s going to benefit our area, and we hope they come in droves… public health permitting,” says Roger Cassie, mayor of Shediac.
With their umbrellas and sunscreen in hand, many people didn’t miss out on the opportunity to hit the beach on a hot June afternoon.
“It’s a beautiful day and sunny, and we just love the beach,” added one excited beachgoer.
Enjoying sunny skies that mirror optimism for the summer for seaside businesses.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
DEVELOPING Live updates as Stormy Daniels testifies at Trump hush money trial
Adult film star Stormy Daniels will take the stand a second time Thursday as former U.S. president Donald Trump’s hush money case continues in Manhattan. Follow live updates here.
NEW From yearning for a change to cost of living, why some Canadians have left or may leave the country
For some immigrants, their dreams of permanently settling in Canada have taken an unexpected twist.
Here are the ultraprocessed foods you most need to avoid, according to a 30-year study
Studies have shown that ultraprocessed foods can have a detrimental impact on health. But 30 years of research show they don’t all have the same impact.
NEW Capital gains tax change 'shortsighted' and 'sows division' business groups tell Freeland
Forging ahead with increasing Canada's capital gains inclusion rate 'sows division,' and is a 'shortsighted' way to improve the deficit, business groups are warning Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Ontario man frustrated after $3,500 paving job leaves driveway in shambles
An Ontario man considering having his driveway paved received a quote from a company for $7,000, but then, another paver in the neighbourhood knocked on his door and offered half that rate.
Defence attacks Stormy Daniels' credibility as she returns to the stand in Trump's hush money trial
Stormy Daniels will return to the witness stand Thursday in Donald Trump's hush money trial as the defence tries to undermine the credibility of the porn actor's salacious testimony about their alleged sexual encounter and the money she was paid to keep quiet.
With contactless screening tech, this Toronto startup hopes to catch breast cancer early — and save lives
Amid evidence of rising breast cancer rates among young women in Canada, one Toronto startup is offering a contactless and radiation-free device that can help doctors identify suspicious changes in breast tissue. The company, Linda Lifetech, says this can lead to earlier detection of breast cancer.
Tornadoes tear through southeastern U.S. as storms leave 3 dead
Forecasters warned a wave of dangerous storms in the U.S. could wash over parts of the South early Thursday, a day after severe weather with damaging tornadoes and large hail killed at least three people in the region.
Police handcuff man trying to enter Drake's Toronto mansion
Toronto police say a man was taken into custody outside Drake's Bridle Path mansion Wednesday afternoon after he tried to gain access to the residence.