News Headlines Wed Apr 15, 2026: Rainy weather/ Wildcats win again/ icymi Power Bill Increase

Moncton Weather: Rain then showers and drizzle. High 10. 

Wildfire Season/ Fire Ban Info: https://www.gnb.ca/en/emergency/fire-watch.html 

Storm Page: NewCountry969.ca/storm 

 

 

- Local News

 

 

Gas Volatility: 

- no changes to fuel prices 

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  

- and also https://nbeub.ca/current-petroleum-prices-2. 
- Gas Buddy Price Comparison https://www.gasbuddy.com/GasPrices/New%20Brunswick/Moncton. 

 

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Q League Hockey: Moncton Wildcats won on Tuesday in Val-d'Or. Series is 3 - 0. Next game is tonight (Apr 15) at 8p in Val-d'Or. 

- Wildcats Playoff Schedule Rundown: https://chl.ca/lhjmq-wildcats/article/rd-1-1-wildcats-host-8-sea-dogs-friday-saturday/ 

- Wildcats FB HERE

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

 

  

icymi, yesterday was this article on crime in Metro Moncton: The Enough is Enough anti-crime coalition says Moncton has a crime problem and needs more police officers. When Moncton council voted on the city's 2026 budget, they voted against hiring more officers until an evaluation can be done. See this link for full story (ctvnews.ca). Today (https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/meeting-set-for-council-to-hear-from-public-on-crime-reduction-report). 

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. The meeting will be held in the city council chambers and will also be broadcast on the city's YouTube channel. (Meeting set for council to hear from public on crime reduction report | Telegraph-Journal).

 

  

- Provincial/ Regional News 

 

 

Article re A new 16-unit housing complex scheduled to open in Moncton at the end of April. This will support survivors of gender-based violence. Project is a partnership with Crossroads for Women and Rising Tide, will offer affordable, furnished apartments with support services to help women and children leave dangerous situations. article (https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9.7161963). To help Crossroads for Women see (https://www.scottyandtony.com/2026/03/crossroads-for-women-helps-women-and.html)

 

icymi yesterday, our power bills have increased as of yesterday. Yesterday's writeup: "New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board has approved a 4.29% rate increase for NB Power, will cost average households $118 more per year." (NB Power allowed to jack rates 4.29%, costing households $118 a year | Telegraph-Journal)

 

Fishing Season info: Angling Licenses are valid starting today, different regions may have a different start to the season. See https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/en/Fish/Fish.pdf 

  

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).

NB influenza activity at its highest level. (Another COVID death, N.B. flu activity at highest level | 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

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. Will NB follow with its own gas tax cut? to be continued.  (Carney cuts gas prices by 10 cents a litre | Telegraph-Journal). 

 

US/ Iran/ Strait of Hormuz blockade update: diplomats are attempting to arrange a new round of talks.  (More peace talks sought as U.S. blockade of Iranian ports takes effect - National | Globalnews.ca).

 

 

 

 

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/ 

- 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  

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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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