News Headlines Mon May 25, 2026: Needed Rain on the way/ Water bombers called in for Forest Fire in region

Scotty
Scotty
May 25, 2026

Moncton Weather: Rainy. Windy. High 13. 

Rain seems to be what we need; the whole province was in the red when they updated the fire index yesterday.
Also, there was a forest fire in the Riverside-Albert area on Sunday and water bombers were called in. 
According to reports, there are no homes in the area, but there are some cottages. 
Firefighters from Alma, Hillsborough and Riverview were at the scene yesterday, and Natural Resources members. As of last night the fire is listed as "Contained". (https://nbdnr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/7bb8645cf75c4aa2b7a43a3123f9e17f#locale%3Den-ca)
and see https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/water-bombers-dispatched-to-fight-wildfire-near-riverside-albert-nb/ 

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

 

Forest Fire Dashboard from DNR : See HERE 

Summer Weather Links: NewCountry969.ca/storm 

 

 



- Local News
 


Gas Volatility: icymi gasoline prices dropped more than 6 cents on Saturday. Diesel and furnace oil stayed the same. New price for gas is 195.1.   
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 ... 
 


Codiac RCMP have identified a suspect in an alleged Dieppe hit-and-run. Maybe you saw the social media post asking for help over the weekend. The post had pretty clear photos of a driver who allegedly fled the scene of a hit-and-run on May 5th. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Champlain St and Acadie. Pedestrian was treated at the scene with what were thought to be non-life-threatening injuries. Investigation continues.
 

icymi, it's Bear Aware Season: Bear note from Town of Riverview see https://www.scottyandtony.com/2026/05/bear-watch-spring-2026-edition.html 
 

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.


- Provincial/ Regional News 
 
 

Similar to something that happened earlier this year, Horizon Health has announced that labour and birth services will be unavailable at Upper River Valley Hospital until Monday, June 1st at 8a because they won't have medical and nursing resources needed for emergency C sections. That means some expectant moms will have to drive to the hospital in Fredericton (which could be ~ an hour away). In April, a couple of moms had babies born before they actually got into the hospital.
https://tj.news/fredericton-west/upper-valley-maternity-ward-suspends-birthing-services-again

 

ECMA Roundup: https://globalnews.ca/news/11860440/goldie-boutilier-maggie-andrew-east-coast-music-awards/ 

 

icymi, National Farmers Union NB to meet with Prov re proposed cuts to provincial veterinary services, Talks scheduled for May 27. 

https://tj.news/new-brunswick/second-farmers-group-will-try-to-talk-province-out-of-vet-cuts

 

icymi, Confederation Bridge reduced to a single lane during daylight hours for resurfacing. Expected to last through late June. Plan for delays of 30 minutes to an hour. (Confederation Bridge resurfacing project begins May 1)

 

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
 
 
 
 
NHL Playoffs: icymi, Montreal Canadiens are the only Canadian team left in the playoffs. Habs are playing Carolina. Series tied at 1 game each. Game three is tonight at 9p Atlantic. https://www.nhl.com/playoffs/2026/bracket
 
MLB: Blue Jays playing the Pirates yesterday didn't go great for Jays fans. https://www.mlb.com/bluejays
 
 
 
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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💊 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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