Moncton Weather: Showers. Maybe pm thundershowers. 5 to 10 mm. High 21. Humidex 25.
- Summer Weather Links: NewCountry969.ca/storm
- Forest Fire Dashboard from DNR: See HERE
- Fire Ban Status Updated at 2p
Beach Report Link: https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/environment-resources/water/beach-water-quality.html
Local News
Gas Volatility: no change to prices last night.
icymi, Fuel prices normally change on Thursday night (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 ... on Mon Jul 27 2026 ...
Former Price ... on Fri Jul 24 2026 ...
Latest on forest fire outside Riverview:
icymi, the town posted this on Tuesday night: "We are aware of a forest fire outside of town limits. Riverview Fire & Rescue, DNR, and Hillsborough Fire are responding. We ask that residents please stay away from the fire operations."
Last update from Wildfire Dashboard is that the fire is 30% contained.
Facebook Link HERE
News Story Link: https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/nb-reports-out-of-control-wildfire-in-pine-glen-area/
icymi, City closes Centennial Park Pond, previously closed Irishtown Nature Park reservoir, because: blue green algae.
TL;DR, blue green algae (cyanobacteria) can be harmful to people and pets. Sometimes you can see it, sometimes you can't. Do not kayak/canoe/etc until the city gives the all clear and do not let your dog near the water to drink/swim/other.
Link: https://www.moncton.ca/algae and also the provincial blue-green algae tracker is on our Summer Weather Page at NewCountry969.ca/storm
Blood donations needed: Canadian Blood Services Moncton is in need of blood donors. Summer tends to bring a decrease in donors along with an increase in the need for blood supply.
🩸 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 500 Mapleton Road.
- GiveBlood app (iPhone) (Android)
- Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or book at Blood.ca.
Provincial / Regional News
In case you haven't seen this in your feeds, read about the NB Politician who accidentally read AI instructions as part of his speech. Happened in June but really getting attention lately on social media.
Link: https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/video-of-new-brunswick-politicians-apparent-ai-use-goes-viral/
Big uptick in copper theft in NB this year.
Link: https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/bell-says-copper-theft-is-up-235-per-cent-so-far-this-year-in-new-brunswick/
icymi, Netflix production has begun on PEI. "This Summer will be Different" is based on the book of the same name.
Story Link: https://www.carleyfortune.com/this-summer-will-be-different
News article re production Link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-this-summer-will-be-different-crews-arrive-9.7288121
icymi, Read some of the personalized license plates that the prov refused to approve (a lot of variations on Elbows Up)
Link: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/the-86-personalized-licence-plates-n-b-rejected-last-year
icymi, the Province has posted about blue-green algae, just as a reminder that it happens around here and we all need to be mindful of it. It can be really bad for pets and also make people ill, and sometimes you can't even see it. So just a heads-up to watch for posted signs and online warnings this summer and keep your pets safe around the water. We also have the provincial blue-green algae tracker on our Summer Weather Page at NewCountry969.ca/storm.
icymi, During Miramichi bridge repairs they have a water taxi. HERE's the ferry schedule.
National News & Beyond
It appears as though the federal gov may no longer require streaming services to pay into a Canadian Content fund, but, to be continued. (dramatic music)
Link: https://globalnews.ca/news/12001385/crtc-cancon-online-streaming-act-eliminate-court/
Civil War era explosive discovered in Texas home.
Link: https://globalnews.ca/news/12001315/civil-war-era-explosive-live-texas/
If you bought beef sometime since 2015, you might want to check this out.
Some beef suppliers have offered settlements after some allegations. Basically, it's alleged that some meat companies secretly agreed to make the price of beef too high (paraphrase, not a lawyer.) If the settlement gets court approval (the judge has to decide if it's a fair deal), and you are eligible, there might be some cash in your future. Not yet though. There's a court hearing in September. To be continued! See: https://www.beefclassaction.ca/
MLB: Blue Jays: a win yesterday?!!
See: https://www.mlb.com/bluejays
Gas prices normally change on Thursdays at midnight. See https://www.scottyandtony.com/2023/09/gas-price-predictions-are-bit-of.html.
🏫 Scotty and Tony's School News Page: newcountry969.ca/school.
💊 Health Care and E.R. Wait Times Resources:
- To use the Virtual Care NB service, start with the symptom checker tool or by calling Tele-Care 811.
- 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: myhealth.gnb.ca
- How to BOOK A VACCINE appointment in NB: see HERE.
🏒🏈🏀⚽⚾ Sports:
- Scores: Flashscore.ca
- 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
Scotty and Tony Radio Show Contact Links at NEWCOUNTRY969.CA/SCOTTYANDTONY.