News Headlines Wed Nov 26, 2025: Millions in Upgrades for Elmwood, McLaughlin Dr/ Crystal Palace Doc/ Farmers Lobby for Cap on Grocery Chain Profits

Moncton Weather: Rainy. 10 mm. High 8. Storm Links: https://www.newcountry969.ca/storm/

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New doc from Moncton native Parker Barriault, ("See You At The Palace," chronicles the history and nostalgia of old Crystal Palace amusement park. Now streaming on YouTube, it covers the park's 1990 opening in Dieppe to its closure in 2014. (Documentary tells story of Crystal Palace amusement park | Telegraph-Journal). Doc Link https://youtu.be/ZUpdrYIKQxE?si=lI5_1Pb-8Wk7yvVv 

 

 

Moncton City Council has approved a consultant's report recommending $31 million in upgrades for Elmwood Drive and McLaughlin Drive to manage future traffic flow as the area's population grows. The plan includes road widening, roundabouts, and sidewalks, with the city set to seek federal and provincial funding for the project (Council approves $31M plan for Elmwood, McLaughlin upgrades | Telegraph-Journal).

 

Economic consultant advises Riverview council that population growth is essential to support the local business community. With many workers nearing retirement and a large number of residents commuting to work other places, Town needs to attract new people for workforce (Riverview needs population growth to maintain workforce: Campbell | Telegraph-Journal).

 

Traffic Note: icymi, There's a BRAND NEW intersection in Moncton on Mountain Road Next to Northwest Center. There are traffic lights installed but they're just flashing right now. The intersection is actually Mountain Rd and and new extension to Worthington Ave.  

icymi, Riverview Teen Starts 'The Giving Tree' to Help Kids at Christmas 
A teenager from Riverview has launched a charitable initiative called "The Giving Tree" to ensure local children in need receive gifts during the holiday season.
(https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/riverview-nb-teen-starts-the-giving-tree-to-help-kids-at-christmas/) and see (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581394662158) 

- Provincial/ Regional News 

Mount Allison University is considering re-establishing its Bachelor of Education program, which was last offered in 1997, to address the growing student population in New Brunswick's K-12 system. The Anglophone East School District is meeting with the university to discuss a potential partnership that could help fill teaching vacancies in the region (Mount A considers bringing back program after nearly 30 years | Telegraph-Journal). 

 

NB Power exec has stated that a proposed 400-megawatt natural gas plant is the most cost-effective option to ensure grid stability and meet a projected power shortfall by 2028. The warning comes as the utility faces the potential demand of a new AI data centre, which would require a significant amount of power from the grid (NB Power executive says gas plant best option for stability). 

 

Colleen Jones, a world champion curler and longtime CBC broadcaster, has died at the age of 65 following a cancer diagnosis. A member of the Order of Canada, Jones was a trailblazer who won multiple Canadian and world curling titles and became Halifax's first female sports anchor (Colleen Jones dies at 65, after CBC and curling career). 

 
- National News & Beyond 

 

Canadian farmers are planning to lobby the feds to cap the profits of major grocery chains. This action is part of a broader effort to address financial pressures within the agricultural sector (Farmers to lobby for guaranteed annual income pilot program). 

 

icymi, Polar vortex means ‘harsh early start to winter’ 
A disruption in the polar vortex is set to bring a harsh and early start to winter across much of Canada, with colder-than-normal temperatures and significant snowfall expected for December. Meteorologists are warning of a sustained period of severe winter weather stretching from British Columbia to Quebec, driven by a rare atmospheric shift (https://globalnews.ca/news/11540944/polar-vortex-early-winter-canada/). 

 

icymi, Some Yoplait YOP drinkable yogurt recalled in Canada due to plastic pieces 
Yoplait has issued a recall for its YOP drinkable yogurt products in Canada due to the potential presence of plastic pieces from a packaging defect. The recall affects multiple flavours of the 200ml drink with best before dates up to and including January 12, 2026 (https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/yoplait-brand-yop-drinkable-yogurt-recalled-due-pieces-plastic).  

 

 

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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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- Moncton donor centre is at at 500 Mapleton Road. 
- GiveBlood app (iphone) (android)
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