Top Line Stuff ...
Moncton Weather: Sunny, some clouds and sun in PM. High 27. Humidex 32.
- Summer Weather Links: NewCountry969.ca/storm
- Forest Fire Dashboard from DNR: See HERE
- Fire Ban Status: Updated at 2 PM
Beach Report Link: https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/environment-resources/water/beach-water-quality.html
Gas Volatility: no change since Friday.
ICYMI: Fuel prices normally change on Thursday night (at midnight), but can change any day if the market has big fluctuations.
- See scottyandtony.com/2023/09/gas-price-predictions-are-bit-of.html
- See also nbeub.ca/current-petroleum-prices-2
- GasBuddy Price Comparison: GasBuddy Moncton
Latest Price on Fri Aug 7:
- Vaughan Harvey Blvd closure: Between Main and St. George, from 6a on Aug 10 to 7p on Aug 14. #detours onto Highfield and Mount Royal. #delays
News Headlines ...
- Sussex's Nutrien Civic Centre closed on Sat because lack of funds. https://tj.news/saint-john-south/nutrien-civic-centre-closing-its-doors-due-to-lack-of-funds
- NB unemployment drop explained https://tj.news/new-brunswick/breaking-n-b-unemployment-drops-largely-due-to-shrinking-workforce
- Not too many Premiers or US Governors went to their scheduled meetings in New England. NB Premier decided not to go. https://tj.news/new-brunswick/just-one-governor-two-premiers-attend-cross-border-meeting
- RCMP investigating death of 57 year old man in Shenstone NB (outside Moncton) as suspicious.
Details: https://rcmp.ca/en/nb/news/2026/08/4355735
- RCMP asking for info re hit and run: On Aug 6, 2026 around 4:50a, Sackville RCMP responded to a reported vehicle/ pedestrian hit and run. This was on Route 2 near KM marker 495 in Sackville. An injured man was taken to hospital with what sounds like serious injuries. If you have info please contact Sackville RCMP 506-364-5023 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). https://rcmp.ca/en/nb/news/2026/08/4355727
- icymi, There is a traffic button at Mount Royal and Bessborough meant to slow traffic near Bessborough School. (Reminder: Treat a traffic button intersection like a roundabout). See Moncton Traffic Calming Measures.
- MLB: Blue Jays lost yesterday in extra innings again. pretty exciting game. See details at mlb.com/bluejays.
Radio Shownotes ...
- a Tip of the Giant Foam Cowboy Hat to ppl directing traffic on the University campus for the Jonas Brothers concert on the weekend. My kids had a blast at the show! btw, my fave Jonas is J Jonah Jonas, followed by Kevin. But they're all great.
- Spiderman wins weekend box office again https://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/2026W32/?ref_=bo_wey_table_5
- This weekend there's a new release about dinosaurs in the 1970s https://youtu.be/3oB9AxspVow
- icymi, to win YQM Countryfest passes this week, play Don't Say Hello. Listen at 7:50a for all the details.
Good Links ...
💊 Health Care & E.R. Wait Times Resources:
- To use Virtual Care NB, start with the symptom checker tool or call Tele-Care 811.
- SoWhyWait.ca
- Horizon Health ER Wait Times
- ER & Medical Imaging Wait Times Dashboard
- MyHealthNB Portal: myhealth.gnb.ca
- Book a Vaccine Appointment in NB: GNB Vaccine Info
🏒🏈🏀⚽⚾ Sports:
- Live Scores: Flashscore.ca
- Moncton Wildcats QMJHL: chl.ca/lhjmq-wildcats
- Moncton AAA Flyers U18: nbpeimu18hl.ca/teams/flyers
- Ladies High School Hockey: leaguelineup.com/cehockeyec
- Boys High School Hockey: easternconferencehockey.com
- West Kent Steamers Jr A: westkentsteamers.com
- High School Football: gridironnewbrunswick.org
💰 Atlantic Lotto Winning Numbers: alc.ca/winning-numbers
Scotty and Tony Radio Show Contact Links at NEWCOUNTRY969.CA/SCOTTYANDTONY.