Headlines Monday 17 Nov 2025: Will the Federal Budget Trigger an Election? / Monctonian AAA Hockey Results

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Moncton Forecast is Periods of snow mixed with rain beginning early this morning. Snowfall amount 2 cm. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming west 30 gusting to 50 this afternoon. Temperature steady near plusd 2. 
https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=46.091,-64.791 

Local News

'Enough is Enough' Coalition Ramps Up Anti-Crime Campaign Following Moncton city council's decision to reject funding for 15 new Codiac RCMP officers, the 'Enough is Enough' citizens' coalition has expressed its disappointment and is intensifying its campaign for more action on crime (New Brunswick News: Moncton to Miramichi | Telegraph-Journal).

Monctonian AAA Hockey Challenge 2025: U15 AAA Moncton Hawks win at Montonian/ Western Rebels took the U16 division/ the HFax Macs won the U18 division. (https://www.scottyandtony.com/2025/11/44th-annual-monctonian-aaa-hockey.html)

Q LEAGUE HOCKEY: Wildcats lose to Quebec (https://chl.ca/lhjmq-wildcats/gamecentre/32088/

Exhibit Highlights 150-Year History of Moncton Fire Department A new exhibit is showcasing the 150-year evolution of the Moncton Fire Department. The display traces its history from a group of volunteers with horse-drawn wagons and water buckets to the modern, high-tech force it is today (New Brunswick: Local News, Weather & Traffic Updates).

RCMP Asking for Public's Help Following Assault in Moncton The RCMP is asking for assistance from the public as they investigate a recent assault that occurred in Moncton (New Brunswick: Local News, Weather & Traffic Updates).

New Brunswick Projects Highest Deficit in Two Decades at $834.7 Million The government of New Brunswick is forecasting a budget deficit of $834.7 million. This represents the largest projected shortfall for the province in 20 years (New Brunswick: Local News, Weather & Traffic Updates).

Destroyed by Fire, Grocery Store in Salisbury to Reopen ‘As Soon As Possible’ Following a devastating fire, the owners of a grocery store in Salisbury, N.B., have announced their intention to rebuild and reopen the essential community business as quickly as they can. (https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/nb-projects-highest-deficit-in-two-decades-at-8347-million/)

Five Youths, One Adult Arrested After Firearm Incident and Police Chase RCMP have arrested six individuals following an incident involving a firearm and a police chase with stolen vehicles. The group includes five youths and one adult (New Brunswick News: Moncton to Miramichi | Telegraph-Journal).

Santa Claus Parade Kicks Off Downtown Activities The annual Santa Claus parade marks the beginning of a series of downtown holiday events. Other planned activities include artist markets and a New Year's Eve celebration featuring two fireworks displays (New Brunswick News: Moncton to Miramichi | Telegraph-Journal).

National News

Riders beat Alouettes 25-17, win Grey Cup (https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6981175)

Federal Budget Vote Looms, Could Trigger Election The top national story is the impending make-or-break vote on the federal budget. Prime Minister Mark Carney's minority government is seeking support to pass the budget, and a failure to do so could send Canadians to another federal election (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DurOB6J659E). 

 

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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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- Ladies High School Hockey www.leaguelineup.com/cehockeyec 
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- West Kent Steamers Jr A Hockey https://www.westkentsteamers.com 
- High School Football https://www.gridironnewbrunswick.org/highschool.php 

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- 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. 
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