News Headlines Wed Apr 22, 2026: Cooler Day/ Moncton council rezoning notes via Times and Transcript

Scotty

Moncton Weather:  a mix of sun and cloud s. High 7. 

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

Storm Page: NewCountry969.ca/storm 

 

 



- Local News
 
 
Gas Volatility: 
- no change to fuel prices overnight.  
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 ...  

 Price when we left work on Friday ...   

Q League Hockey: Moncton Wildcats play the Armada in Round 3 of the Q League playoffs: Game 1 is Thurs (April 23rd, 7p) at Avenir Ctr. Game 2 is Saturday (April 25th, 7p) at Avenir Ctr.    
- Wildcats Playoff Schedule Rundown: https://chl.ca/lhjmq-wildcats/schedule/1/212/ 

- Wildcats FB HERE

 

Esso Cup Ladies U18 AAA Hockey Nationals at UNIplex in Dieppe:

Moncton Rockets lost to Stoney Creek on Tuesday. Next Game is tonight (Wed Apr 22) at 7p vs Winnipeg.  

Rockets' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RocketsU18 

Rockets' Insta: https://www.instagram.com/u18aaarockets

Tournament Website and also Stream Link

Rockets' Schedule


 

 

 

Crossbow/ Attempted Murder Story Link: https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/two-men-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-man-shot-with-crossbow-in-moncton/ 

 

Moncton city council has postponed a decision on a 65-unit affordable seniors housing project until May 4, following objections from neighbors. In the same meeting, council approved several other rezonings/ See (moncton council | Telegraph-Journal)

 

Fire crews from Moncton and Dieppe extinguished a blaze at the Irving Tissue warehouse on Dawson Avenue early Tuesday morning after staff evacuated due to smoke. No injuries reported and damage was minimal. (Fire crews extinguish blaze at Irving Tissue warehouse | Telegraph-Journal) 

 

Codiac RCMP is launching a new traffic enforcement pilot project to crack down on illegal vehicle modifications. (RCMP cracking down on modified vehicles | Telegraph-Journal) 

 

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.

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 
 
 

P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz says NB's proposed highway tolls an "interprovincial trade barrier," (Holt faces another opponent to highway tolls | Telegraph-Journal)

 

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.

  

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.
  


 
 
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/   

🏫 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  

🏒🏈🏀⚽⚾ 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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