News Headlines Fri Dec 5, 2025: Wildcats Bring a Can Night Tonight/ SUPER COLD Wx Blast/ Gas Prices Lower

Moncton Weather: Arctic Air making things VERY COLD!  Sunny. Windy. High minus 10. Wind chill minus 27 this morning and minus 19 this afternoon. Storm Links at: https://www.newcountry969.ca/storm/ 

*Much of the power outages that happened last night seem to have been restored https://www.nbpower.com/Open/Outages.aspx?lang=en  *at time of posting.

 

- Local News

 

Gas Prices Decrease: Gas down 1 cent/ diesel down close to 4 cents/ furnace oil down ~ 4.5 cents. 

 

 

Q League Hockey: Moncton Wildcats win last night, back at it tonight for food drive night. At Home Sunday also.
Details on Wildcats' Pink in the Rink and Bring a Can food drive game happening Friday at Avenir Ctr. Schedule at https://chl.ca/lhjmq-wildcats/schedule/1/211/ 

 

 

The annual Tree of Hope Radiothon in Moncton has successfully raised over $1.4 million to support cancer programs and patient care at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre. The funds will help enhance cancer treatment, research, and patient support services for New Brunswickers (https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/tree-of-hope-radiothon-raises-1-4m-for-cancer-programs).

The City of Moncton has announced the full program for its New Year's Eve Family Fun Fest, featuring a variety of free activities including live music, skating, and a fireworks display. The event is designed to provide a festive and family-friendly celebration to ring in the new year (https://www.moncton.ca/en/news-notices/moncton-announces-full-new-years-eve-family-fun-fest-program-1).

It's Turkey Drive Week!

This year's Turkey Drive happens Dec 1st to Dec 6th at Saint George Blvd Fire Hall across from Centennial Park (800 St George Blvd).It's a "Drive Through to Drop Off" situation and the hours are noon to 7p! (via their Facebook).

Donate frozen turkeys, turkey loaves, or cash.  

You can also donate online at https://www.suestultzturkeydrive.com/ (Every $25 donated equals one turkey on the turkey tally.)

Turkeys will help families who are registered with area food banks.

Check their website for the latest Turkey Tally©

icymi, Riverview Teen Starts 'The Giving Tree' to Help Kids at Christmas
A teenager from Riverview has launched a charitable initiative called "The Giving Tree" to ensure local children in need receive gifts during the holiday season.
(https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/riverview-nb-teen-starts-the-giving-tree-to-help-kids-at-christmas/) and see (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581394662158)


- Provincial/ Regional News 

 

First this: New Brunswick artists are protesting NB Liquor's use of artificial intelligence to create images for its advertising campaigns, arguing that the practice devalues the work of human artists and photographers. The controversy has sparked a debate about the role of AI in creative industries and its impact on local jobs (https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/artists-protest-use-of-ai-in-nb-liquor-advertising).

    Then This: NB Liquor has pulled a holiday advertisement after facing public backlash for creating it entirely with artificial intelligence. The Crown corporation defended the decision as a cost-saving measure, but the move drew criticism from local artists and prompted a government minister to intervene due to public concern. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/nb-liquor-ai-commercial-9.7003525 

Advocates are raising concerns about the risk of winter deaths among New Brunswick's unhoused population, calling for more emergency shelter spaces and long-term housing solutions. The recent cold weather has highlighted the urgent need for increased support and resources to protect vulnerable individuals (https://globalnews.ca/news/11560080/unhoused-winter-deaths-new-brunswick/).

New Brunswick's energy minister has expressed concern about potential power shortages as the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station remains offline for unplanned maintenance. The extended shutdown puts additional strain on the province's energy supply during a period of high demand (https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/nb-energy-minister-concerned-about-power-shortages-as-point-lepreau-remains-offline/).

The New Brunswick government has announced it will spend a record $242 million on education infrastructure for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This budget, the largest to date, will fund the construction of new schools and major upgrades to existing facilities across the province (https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/nb-to-spend-242m-on-education-infrastructure-in-2026-2027-largest-budget-to-date/).

 

- National News & Beyond

 

Canada's Food Price Report for 2026 predicts that grocery bills will continue to rise, with the average family expected to spend up to $700 more on food next year. The report attributes the increase to factors such as climate change, supply chain issues, and geopolitical conflicts (https://globalnews.ca/news/11558888/2026-canadian-food-report-cost-prediction/).

Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to discuss key issues including the CUSMA trade agreement and preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The trilateral meeting aims to strengthen North American cooperation on economic and logistical matters (https://globalnews.ca/news/11559435/carney-trump-sheinbaum-meeting-fifa-cusma/).

  

 

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/