News Headlines Fri Apr 17 2026: Gas Prices Drop, Diesel Increases/ Snowbirds Announced for June 28

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Moncton Weather: Showers then cloudy. High 15.

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- Local News
 
 
Gas Volatility: 
- diesel and furnace oil prices increased while gas prices dropped last night. 
icymi, Fuel prices normally change on Thursdays at midnight, but can change any day if the market has big fluctuations. 
- See https://www.scottyandtony.com/2023/09/gas-price-predictions-are-bit-of.html
  
 
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Q League Hockey: Moncton Wildcats are moving on to Round 3. We'll find out next week about opponent and schedule.

- Wildcats FB HERE

 

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)

 

Riverview's mayor has stated there is no immediate plan to close the indoor skatepark, clarifying that a recent council vote only approved a framework for future decisions. This wasn't a vote to decommission the skate park building. (Riverview has no plan to close skatepark: Mayor | Telegraph-Journal)

    

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.

icymi, Moncton City Council has scheduled a special public meeting for April 23 at 6 p.m. to gather feedback from residents on a new Crime Reduction Report. (Meeting set for council to hear from public on crime reduction report | Telegraph-Journal).

 

  

- Provincial/ Regional News 
 
 

To address a shortage of front-line health-care workers, NB is extending the tuition bursary program for paramedic and emergency medical technician students. (New Brunswick extends bursary program for paramedics, EMTs)

 

Man arrested in Moncton after a police chase involving a stolen SUV that resulted in two police vehicles being struck. (N.B. police arrest man in stolen SUV)

 
One eastbound lane of Route 1 near Nauwigewauk (between Hampton and Quispamsis) has reopened, a week after a tanker truck rollover spilled an estimated 36,000 litres of fuel. The spill contaminated a tributary of the Hammond River, and with cleanup ongoing, drivers are urged to reduce speed in the area. (N.B. news: Eastbound lane of Route 1 reopens)
 
Elections New Brunswick is hiring temporary workers for polling stations in the Moncton area to staff the upcoming May 11 municipal elections (Elections NB seeks temporary workers for polling stations | Telegraph-Journal). Apply online for work on election day or during the advance polls on May 2 and May 4. see: (Elections NB seeks temporary workers for polling stations | Telegraph-Journal).

New Brunswick is offering a spring COVID-19 booster shot to high-risk individuals, including seniors and the immunocompromised, with the campaign running from April 7 to June 26. Eligible residents can begin booking appointments this Saturday through the provincial scheduler, by phone, or at participating pharmacies (N.B. news: COVID boosters available this spring). Scroll down 👇👇for some useful health care links.
  


- National News & Beyond


Canada-US Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc has stated that Canada will not cause any delays in the CUSMA trade renewal negotiations expected to conclude this summer. More: (LeBlanc says Canada ‘won’t be the source of any delay’ in renewing CUSMA - National | Globalnews.ca)
 
icymi, Federal gov temporarily suspending the federal fuel excise tax, which will cut gas prices by 10 cents per litre. Starts Monday, runs til Labour Day.  (Carney cuts gas prices by 10 cents a litre | Telegraph-Journal). 

 

 
 
Links: 

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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💊 Health Care and E.R. Wait Times Resources:
https://www.evisitnb.ca/ 

https://www.sowhywait.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  

🏒🏈🏀⚽⚾ 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 

💰 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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