Moncton Weather: AM flurries or freezing drizzle. PM showers or flurries. High plus 3.
Wildfire Season/ Fire Ban Info: https://www.gnb.ca/en/emergency/fire-watch.html
Storm Page: NewCountry969.ca/storm
- it looks like Diesel is now at 216.9, which is almost 7 cents higher than on Monday.
The graphic on the Energy Board website has prices LISTED AS ZERO.
- See https://www.scottyandtony.com/2023/09/gas-price-predictions-are-bit-of.html
- Gas Buddy Price Comparison https://www.gasbuddy.com/GasPrices/New%20Brunswick/Moncton.
- Wildcats FB HERE
Esso Cup Ladies U18 AAA Hockey Nationals at UNIplex in Dieppe:
Moncton Rockets beat Quebec on Thurs. Rockets move on to semi-finals tonight (Fri Apr 24th) at 7p vs Stoney Creek (Ont).
Rockets' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RocketsU18
Rockets' Insta: https://www.instagram.com/u18aaarockets/
Tournament Website and also Stream Link
Rockets' Schedule:
icymi, The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will perform a show in the skies over Moncton's Riverfront on June 28, *specific time yet to be announced. (https://www.moncton.ca/en/news-notices/moncton-host-canadian-forces-snowbirds-show)
icymi, The Sackville Memorial Hospital Foundation is seeking to raise $120,000 for new emergency department equipment. (Foundation hoping to raise $120K for ER equipment for Sackville hospital | Telegraph-Journal). This fundraising effort is in response to a significant increase in ER visits and will cover the purchase of essential items.
The Saint John River is being closely monitored as water levels in Gagetown have reached flood stage and the Jemseg River is nearing warning levels. (Saint John River still being closely monitored, Gagetown remains at flood stage) Riverwatch website: https://www.gnb.ca/en/emergency/river-watch.html
NB farmer groups are meeting with the provincial government on May 1 in an effort to reverse the Prov's decision to cut public veterinary services. (Farmers, province to discuss vet cuts | Telegraph-Journal)
Despite losing 4,900 jobs in traditional goods-producing industries like forestry and mining over the past year, New Brunswick's overall employment and total labour force still saw year-over-year growth. (Thousands of job losses offset by gains elsewhere: labour minister | Telegraph-Journal)
NB gov scraps planned "pay-what-you-can" school lunch model in favor of set, reduced prices. Prices will be roughly $4 for K-8 and $5 for high school students. Province to subsidize about half the cost of the meals. (Liberals scrap pay-what-you-can model for looming school lunch program | Telegraph-Journal)
Prime Minister Mark Carney has criticized New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt's proposed $4 highway toll for out-of-province vehicles, stating he is "not happy" with the internal trade barrier. Holt defended the toll, says NB is only Maritime province without a toll. (globalnews.ca)
icymi, municipal elections happen May 11. NB early voting is open now. (Early voting available in New Brunswick municipal elections). Early voting happens any municipal returning office. Find yours HERE.
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/
- https://horizonnb.ca/services/emergency-department/estimated-emergency-department-wait-times/
- ER Room Wait Time Estimations resources continued... see https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/2b0cd71fe6614d7bacf3985e9b6a6fe6 (also medical imaging wait times at that link)
- NB Gov's My Health NB website: https://myhealth.gnb.ca
- How to BOOK A VACCINE appointment in NB: see HERE
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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/
Scotty and Tony Radio Show Contact Links at
NEWCOUNTRY969.CA/SCOTTYANDTONY.