News Headlines Dec 24th 2025: Snow Expected on Christmas/ Links for Travelers/ #BeccaToldMeTo Blood Drive Continues

Moncton Weather: 
- Today: Cloudy. Maybe some flurries this afternoon. High minus 5.
- Tonight: Cloudy and cold tonight for Santa.
- On Christmas Day tomorrow we're supposed to get a bit of snow. Cloudy. Snow beginning in the morning. Amount 5 cms. Not too windy. High minus 6
Storm Links for Travelers at: https://www.newcountry969.ca/storm/

 

- Local News

 

 

icymi, it's early but it is flu season and cases are on the rise. 
- it's not too late to get a flu shot.
before holiday gatherings? - National | Globalnews.ca). 
- Get a flu shot/ Stay home when you're sick/ wear a mask to protect others who might be vulnerable. 

How to book a flu shot in NB (https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/vaccines-and-immunization/influenza-vaccine.html#7): 

- contact your your primary care provider or contact a pharmacy.  

- book online here https://schedule.ableassess.com/VNB/Register?culture=en 

- if you don't have a Medicare Card you can still get a flu shot. Call 1-833-437-1424 to book an appointment. 

Q League Hockey: Wildcats at home on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 (Teddy Bear Toss Night) and also New Year's Eve Dec 31st (4pm game).

- FB Post https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BxSRDqGeX/

- Sched: https://chl.ca/lhjmq-wildcats/schedule/1/211/ 

 

info on Moncton's New Year's Eve Family Fun Night? See https://www.scottyandtony.com/2025/12/moncton-new-years-eve-family-fun-fest.html 

Canadian Blood Services hopes that you will donate blood this Christmas holiday season. The need for blood and plasma is constant and the amount that is donated takes a dip at Christmas time. There are hundreds of open appointments at Canadian Blood Services Moncton now through New Years. 
Every year the #BeccaToldMeTo Holiday Blood Drive happens at Christmastime. You can donate in memory of Becca. (To learn more about Becca see this Facebook.) Simply donate blood and say #BeccaToldMeTo. Why not make this a holiday tradition with your family/ friends/ colleagues?!

🩸 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
🩸 The Moncton donor centre is at at 500 Mapleton Road.
🩸 Get an appointment through the GiveBlood app (iphone) (android), call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or book at Blood.ca.

🩸 Canadian Blood Services Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CanadasLifeline

*NOTES FOR 2025: 

- Official Date for this year's #BeccaToldMeTo blood drive is Dec 22 to Jan 2.
- This year the campaign includes Moncton AND Saint John.
- Moncton donation destination is 500 Mapleton Rd/ Saint John Donation is at 405 University Rd. 

 

icymi, Looking for info on Moncton's New Year's Eve Family Fun Night? See https://www.scottyandtony.com/2025/12/moncton-new-years-eve-family-fun-fest.html

 

Codiac Transpo has announced a modified holiday schedule from Dec. 24, 2025, to Jan. 1, 2026, with no bus service on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day (Codiac Transpo Announces 2025-2026 Holiday Schedule | City of Moncton). Service will end early on Christmas Eve, while a special free New Year's Eve service will be offered on select routes from 6 p.m. until 2:40 a.m. 

 

icymi, The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a national recall for four Pillsbury Pizza Pops Pepperoni and Bacon products due to potential contamination with E. coli O26 (Pillsbury Pizza Pops Pepperoni and Bacon products recalled across Canada | Globalnews.ca). Do Not eat! *they might not seem bad to eat, still throw them out. Check your UPC codes here https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-pillsbury-brand-pizza-pops-pepperoni-bacon-recalled-due-e-coli-o26 

 

 

- Provincial/ Regional News 

 

Basketball New Brunswick is implementing new guidelines to address a rise in abusive behavior from parents and coaches towards its referees, many of whom are teenagers. To curb the misconduct and protect officials, the association will now mandate that a dedicated gym supervisor be present to monitor behavior before any youth game can begin. (https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9.7026428)

 

icymi, RCMP in New Brunswick have arrested two youths in connection with threats that were made to a Eleanor W. Graham Middle School in Rexton/ Five Rivers (RCMP make two arrests after school threats in N.B. – CTVNews).

The Hartland Covered Bridge will close to vehicles for about five months starting January 5 so they can do pedestrian walkway repairs. It'll stay open to foot traffic (Big projects on and around N.B.’s Hartland Covered Bridge in 2026). Separately, a government-funded project will redevelop the surrounding riverfront with upgraded amenities, with that work expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

ICYMI, it's the Largest Covered Bridge in the World (https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=181) 

 

 

- National News & Beyond

MADD Canada is urging drivers to plan for a safe ride home during the holiday season, reminding people that impairment can be a risk even the morning after a gathering (Drive safe: MADD reminds people to plan ahead during holiday season). The warning comes as Fredericton police report a recent spike in impaired driving charges, and the ride-share service Uride is offering free rides on Christmas Day to help people get home safely.

 

icymi, The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a national recall for four Pillsbury Pizza Pops Pepperoni and Bacon products due to potential contamination with E. coli O26 (Pillsbury Pizza Pops Pepperoni and Bacon products recalled across Canada | Globalnews.ca). Do Not eat! *they might not seem bad to eat, still throw them out. Check your UPC codes here https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-pillsbury-brand-pizza-pops-pepperoni-bacon-recalled-due-e-coli-o26

 

 

 

For other recalls see https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices.html

 

 

 

Links: 

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

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

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🏫 Scotty and Tony's School News Page newcountry969.ca/school 

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💊 Health Care and E.R. Wait Times Resources https://www.evisitnb.ca/ and https://www.sowhywait.ca/ and https://horizonnb.ca/services/emergency-department/estimated-emergency-department-wait-times/

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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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💰 Atlantic Lotto Winning Numbers... https://www.alc.ca/content/alc/en/winning-numbers.html 

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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/ 

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