News Headlines Thurs 28 May 2026: BIG DROP in Gas Prices/ Rainy weather/ Property Tax Reform

Moncton Weather: rain (5 to 10 mm). Windy. Temp steady around 8. 

Summer Weather Links: NewCountry969.ca/storm 

Forest Fire Dashboard from DNR : See HERE 

Fire Ban Status: no fire ban. Updated at 2p (https://www.gnb.ca/en/emergency/fire-watch.html)  

 

 

- Local News

 

Gas Volatility: there was an interruptor change in fuel prices last night. 
- Gas dropped ~9 cents and is now at 186.0
- Diesel dropped ~7 cents. Now 226.1

- Furnace oil dropped ~7 cents. Now 219.2  

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. 

Latest Price ... 

Old Price ...  

 

Moncton Job Fair info via City: 
|"The Greater Moncton Job Fair takes place on Thursday, May 28, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Avenir Centre (150 Canada St., Moncton)."
If you're looking for a new job there'll be a chance to meet employers who are actively-hiring. 
Register online link: https://bit.ly/4tpYHep

Moncton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityofmoncton.villedemoncton/posts/pfbid0tMw8VaMhCFDbxNW62W8sy2jKjxgpSHtiH8pmGFCXnAmPtGC9ZZTGYCLyxVZoRkeZl 

 

There's an Open House scheduled for Saturday, May 30 from noon to 3p at Ambulance NB (245 Gorge Road) More HERE. 

 

 

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)

 

 

- Provincial/ Regional News 

 

 

Property Tax reform from NB gov aims to make system more transparent. Tax bills next year expected to indicate how much your local municipality should charge, point out if municipalities go over Prov's suggested tax. (https://tj.news/new-brunswick/property-tax-reforms-aim-to-stabilize-unpredictable-yearly-hikes) and also see (https://www.facebook.com/reel/2108751737486741)

 

 

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. Carolina won again last night and lead the series 3 games to 1. Habs face elimination. Game five is Friday at 9p Atlantic. https://www.nhl.com/playoffs/2026/bracket

 

MLB: Blue Jays playing the Marlins yesterday afternoon. Jays won again. Tonight it's Jays at Orioles. https://www.mlb.com/bluejays

 

icymi, Ted Lasso show star signs US pro soccer contract (https://globalnews.ca/news/11864611/ted-lasso-star-signs-professional-soccer-contract-us-cristo-fernandez/)

 

 

 

 

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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🏫 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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