News Headlines Wed Dec 3, 2025: SNOW DAY! a Bit more Snow in forecast/ Neighborhood Extension in Moncton North/ Income Tax Changes Coming

Scotty
Moncton Weather: a bit more Snow ending near noon then clouds and flurries. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Quite Windy until this afternoon. Cooling to minus 3 with a Wind Chill of minus 7 this afternoon. 
Cancellations and Storm Links will be at: https://www.newcountry969.ca/storm/
*THERE ARE CANCELLATIONS IN MONCTON TO PASS ALONG. See Storm Page and you can also check out https://www.scottyandtony.com/2025/12/storm-links-2025-2026-from-scotty-and.html

- No School in Anglo East 

- No school for Franc South schools in Moncton and Southeast NB. Other parts of the Prov do have school in Franc South.  

- No school in Anglo South

- Noschool in Chignecto Central (NS) 

 

School Links:
~Anglo East INFO
~Franc South INFO and ALSO HERE
~Anglo West, North, South, Chignecto(NS)

 
 

- Local News
  

A new subdivision called Station Yards, featuring a mix of housing types including townhouses and single-family homes, has been proposed for Moncton's north end. The development aims to address the city's housing demand by creating a new residential community near existing amenities (https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/station-yards-subdivision-proposed-for-north-end-moncton). 


A former family home in Moncton has been transformed into a new cancer resource hub, offering support, information, and a welcoming space for patients and their families. The center, run by the Canadian Cancer Society, provides a range of free programs and services to help those affected by cancer (https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/former-moncton-family-home-becomes-new-cancer-resource-hub).


The City of Moncton is purchasing six new diesel-powered buses to update its fleet and improve public transit services. This acquisition is part of the city's ongoing efforts to enhance the reliability and efficiency of Codiac Transpo (https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/city-purchasing-six-new-diesel-powered-buses). 

 

Another NB covered bridge in process of being torn down: Poirier Covered Bridge is in Notre-Dame ...  

 

 
Q League Hockey: Moncton Wildcats at Home Thurs, Fri, Sunday. 
Wildcats' Pink in the Rink and Bring a Can food drive game happening Friday at Avenir Ctr. Schedule at https://chl.ca/lhjmq-wildcats/schedule/1/211/ 
 
 

It's Turkey Drive Week!
This year's Turkey Drive happens Dec 1st to Dec 6th at Saint George Blvd Fire Hall across from Centennial Park (800 St George Blvd).It's a "Drive Through to Drop Off" situation and the hours are noon to 7p! (via their Facebook).
Donate frozen turkeys, turkey loaves, or cash.  
You can also donate online at https://www.suestultzturkeydrive.com/ (Every $25 donated equals one turkey on the turkey tally.)
Turkeys will help families who are registered with area food banks.
Check their website for the latest Turkey Tally©

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 
 

New Brunswick's major airports could face fines of up to $50,000 under new federal language rules designed to ensure services are available in both English and French. The regulations are part of an update to the Official Languages Act aimed at protecting bilingual service in federally regulated sectors (https://tj.news/new-brunswick/n-b-s-airports-could-face-50000-fines-under-new-language-rules).

 

A waste and recycling employee was killed in a workplace accident in Sussex, N.B., prompting an investigation by WorkSafeNB. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols within the waste management industry (https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/waste-recycling-employee-killed-in-sussex-worksafenb/).  


A researcher at Dalhousie University has developed an award-winning, non-toxic spray that helps keep ticks away from people and pets. The innovative product is made from natural ingredients and offers a safer alternative to chemical-based repellents (https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/ns-researcher-develops-award-winning-idea-to-keep-ticks-at-bay/). 


A person was found deceased inside a vehicle in the parking lot of the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre in Moncton. The RCMP is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death but has stated that foul play is not suspected (https://tj.news/new-brunswick/person-found-dead-in-car-in-n-b-hospital-parking-lot). 


Demolition crews have begun to tear down the old grandstand at the NBEX grounds in Fredericton following a removal order from the city. The structure was deemed unsafe, and its removal marks the end of an era for the historic exhibition grounds (https://tj.news/fredericton-west/crews-start-to-demolish-nbex-grandstand-after-citys-removal-order). 

 
- National News & Beyond
 
The Canada Revenue Agency is adjusting federal income tax brackets and benefit amounts for 2026 to account for inflation, which will result in Canadians paying less income tax. This annual adjustment, known as indexation, will increase tax bracket thresholds and the value of tax credits by 4.4 per cent (https://globalnews.ca/news/11555566/income-tax-brackets-changing-2026/).
 

 

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/ and https://www.sowhywait.ca/ and https://horizonnb.ca/services/emergency-department/estimated-emergency-department-wait-times/

🏒🏈🏀⚽⚾ 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/