News Headlines Thurs May 7 2026: Forest Fire Update from Prov/ Gas adjustment tonight could put prices past 2 bucks*

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Moncton Weather:  rain then showers (in the pm) A little less windy than yesterday (gusting to 40). High 15. 

Riverwatch website: https://www.gnb.ca/en/emergency/river-watch.html 

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

Storm Page: NewCountry969.ca/storm 

 

 



- Local News
 
 
Gas Volatility: no price change 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
  
Price on Wed May 6 ... 

 
Old Price on Fri May 1 ... 


Q League Hockey: icymi, Moncton Wildcats will play Chicoutimi in the Q League final! First two games are at Avenir Centre on Friday & Saturday at 7p. Ticket Link: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/moncton-wildcats-tickets/artist/891817 
- Wildcats Playoff Schedule Rundown: https://chl.ca/lhjmq-wildcats/schedule/1/212/ 

- Wildcats FB HERE 

- Pyramid Power PRIMER HERE (in case we need it)
But if you're like, "How dare you make me read an entire article!" here is the TL;DR 

  • During the 1976 Stanley Cup quarterfinals, the Toronto Maple Leafs were facing elimination against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 6. Head coach Red Kelly hung a big pyramid from the ceiling of the Leafs’ dressing room at Maple Leaf Gardens.
  • Darryl Sittler put his stick underneath the pyramid. 
  • Sittler scored five goals and the Leafs won 8-5.   
 
Reminder: Water Main Flushing is happening in Riverview which may impact your home water situation. 
 


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 
 
 

NB Forest Fire Update from Gov yesterday: fires are out or under control. 
*Please be firesafe this season. see: https://www.gnb.ca/en/emergency/fire-watch.html 


 

Hospital staffing shortage in Western NB meant mom-in-labour had to travel an hour to Fredericton. Baby wasn't gonna wait to be be born, so parents were met by an ambulance en route. Baby born roadside on the TCH. Mom and baby are fine. See (Mom gives birth on side of highway due to staff shortage at hospital | Telegraph-Journal)
  
"Deeply Dissatisfied": NB Farmers Withdraw from Provincial Vet Talks, Demanding Transparency Over Service Cuts ('Deeply dissatisfied' with province, farmers withdraw from talks | Telegraph-Journal)
  
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)

 

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.

Watch for you voter info card in the mail. Bring it with you when you go to vote. Also, advance voting is scheduled for May 4. (New Brunswick mails out voter cards ahead of local elections)

  

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: Habs lose game 1 in series versus Buffalo. https://www.nhl.com/playoffs/2026/bracket
 
icymi, Economy: Trade Surplus for Canada (https://globalnews.ca/news/11830819/canada-trade-surplus-exports/

 

 

 

 
 
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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