Headlines from the News Tues Nov 18, 2025: Might be a bad Flu Season, Link to book a Flu Shot/ Budget Passes, no December Election

Scotty

Moncton WeatherA mix of sun and cloud. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 4. Storm Links: https://www.newcountry969.ca/storm/

Local News

Moncton Youth Psych Renovation The youth psychiatric unit at Moncton Hospital has been renovated with bright, colourful murals. The goal of the facelift is to make the space feel more welcoming and comfortable for young patients receiving care (New Brunswick News: Moncton to Miramichi | Telegraph-Journal).

Anti-Crime Campaign A citizens' coalition is intensifying its anti-crime campaign in Moncton. The group has expressed disappointment after city council voted against a proposal to add 15 new officers to the Codiac RCMP (New Brunswick News: Moncton to Miramichi | Telegraph-Journal).

Flu Season Indicators: could be a bad one (https://tj.news/new-brunswick/why-this-flu-season-could-hit-extra-hard) 

Book a Flu Shot (https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/services_renderer.10775.Influenza_Immunization.html#serviceDescription

Provincial/ Regional News/

Doctor Accused of Sexual Assault As part of an ongoing investigation into a New Brunswick doctor facing sexual assault charges, RCMP have indicated that there may be additional complainants in Nova Scotia and Quebec, where the physician also practiced medicine (New Brunswick News: Moncton to Miramichi | Telegraph-Journal).

Latest on Softwood Lumber/ Tariff Talks for NB (https://tj.news/new-brunswick/holt-says-theres-a-path-forward-on-softwood-negotiations-with-u-s 

N.B. Government Spending a bit on Tourism Training/ AI The provincial government is investing $120,000 in a new program aimed at training workers in the tourism sector and integrating artificial intelligence to improve the industry (New Brunswick: Local News, Weather & Traffic Updates). 

National News

Federal Budget Vote: Passed. No Xmas Election: (https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/livestory/federal-budget-vote-2025-9.6981042)


 

 

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Gas prices normally change on Thursdays at midnight. See https://www.scottyandtony.com/2023/09/gas-price-predictions-are-bit-of.html

Q League Hockey: Moncton Wildcats Sched: https://chl.ca/lhjmq-wildcats/schedule/1/211/   

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🏒🏈🏀⚽⚾ Sports:
- Scores https://www.flashscore 
- Moncton Wildcats Q League Hockey https://chl.ca/lhjmq-wildcats 
- Moncton AAA Flyers U18 Hockey https://nbpeimu18hl.ca/teams/flyers 
- Ladies High School Hockey www.leaguelineup.com/cehockeyec 
- Boys High School Hockey www.easternconferencehockey.com 
- West Kent Steamers Jr A Hockey https://www.westkentsteamers.com 
- High School Football https://www.gridironnewbrunswick.org/highschool.php 

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🩸 Donate Blood:
- Moncton Blood Donation Centre Hours are Monday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm/ Tuesday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm/ Wednesday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm/ Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm/ Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Moncton donor centre is at at 500 Mapleton Road. 
- GiveBlood app (iphone) (android)
- Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or book at Blood.ca. 
- CBS Moncton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LifelineMoncton/