News Headlines Wed Apr 1st 2026: Icy Weather and Bad Driving Conditions/ Headsup that it is April Fool's Day

Scotty
Scotty
April 01, 2026

- Moncton Weather: Freezing Rain and ice pellets ending late morning, then cloudy. Windy. High plus 2. 
In the event of cancellations see our Storm Page for details at Newcountry969.ca/storm

*** SCHOOL CLOSURES:

No School Anglo East

Franc South schools closed EXCEPT Saint John and Quispam 

Most of Anglo West is closed (except zones 1 & 2 in northern NB) 

Many Anglo North Schools closed including No School in Rexton/ Miramichi 

Anglo South Schools in the Sussex area are closed 

Chignecto Central in NS on a delay: "Schools in Cumberland County, Pictou County and Tatamagouche will have a 2 hour delayed opening. Office and worksites will be open." 

 

 

 




- Local News
 
 
RCMP posted last night that there were a lot of accidents in Moncton/ Dieppe due to icy weather/ bad driving conditions. By 11:00 last night they were advising people not to drive.
 
 
 
 
Gas Volatility: 
no change to fuel prices 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  
 
Latest Price ...

 

Q League Hockey: Wildcats won last night in Saint John and lead the series 3 games to none. ICYMI, it's Wildcats vs the Saint John Sea Dogs in Round 1 of playoffs. Next up is Game 4 in Saint John tonight (Wed Apr 1) at 7p.
 

- Wildcats FB HERE

  

Inmate accused of escaping the Shediac jail now faces additional charges for missing a court appearance and obstructing a police officer (New charges laid against man accused of escaping jail | Telegraph-Journal).  
 
  
 
- Provincial/ Regional News 
 
 
 
NB has launched the Moncton Addictions and Mental Health Court Program, an alternative justice path for people under 18 whose criminal behavior is linked to addiction or mental illness. *Note: this is not for very serious crimes, and certain conditions apply. See (Justice program launches in Moncton - gnb.ca).  
  
New Brunswick farmers had a rally on Tuesday at the NB legislature to protest the government's decision to privatize large-animal veterinary services, warning of risks to animal care and food safety (N.B. farmers remain angry over cuts to vet services).  
 
Following a review of NB Power, New Brunswick's Energy Minister has suggested a second nuclear plant at Point Lepreau could be a "potentially a very good asset" for the province (N.B. energy minister says second nuclear plant could be 'a very good asset').  
 
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.
  

Sackville is the NB finalist in Kraft Hockeyville. The winning community gets up to $250,000 for arena upgrades. Sackville hopes to make accessibility improvements at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Centre. (Sackville represents N.B. in push to become next Kraft Hockeyville | Telegraph-Journal).

Here's the link if you want to vote https://hockeyville.kraftheinz.com/home 

 



- National News & Beyond
 


NASA's Artemis II mission is set to launch four astronauts on a 10-day test flight around the moon, marking the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. The flight is a critical step in the $93 billion Artemis program, which aims for a new lunar landing by 2028. (NASA set for first crewed moon return in over half a century | Reuters). Launch is scheduled for April 1st, but could happen any day after until April 6th, depending on weather conditions in Florida.
Crew includes Canadian, Jeremy Hansen. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Hansen) 
 
Calgary-born astronaut Jenni Gibbons will serve as the backup and primary voice link from Earth for the Artemis II mission, coaching the crew during their 10-day trip around the moon. The mission, the first to send humans toward the moon in over 50 years, is targeting an April 1 launch after a previous attempt was delayed (‘Crew is ready’: Canadian set to be voice link to Artemis II mission | Globalnews.ca). 
 
It is April Fool's Day. 
 
 
 

 

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/ 

Scotty and Tony Radio Show Contact Links at NEWCOUNTRY969.CA/SCOTTYANDTONY.

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