News Headlines Fri Jan 9 2026: RCMP seeking witness to McSweeney Ave Home Invasion

Moncton Weather: A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this afternoon with 30 percent chance of rain showers or flurries late this afternoon. Risk of freezing rain late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this afternoon. High plus 2.

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RCMP are asking for witnesses to come forward after a home invasion on McSweeney Avenue in Moncton where two men, one armed with a weapon, entered a home and demanded money (https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/rcmp-seek-witnesses-after-home-invasion-on-mcsweeney-ave). The suspects fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. 

    Descriptions: "The first man is described as a Caucasian man, and the second man as Black. Both men were approximately 150 pounds (58 kilograms) and between five feet ten inches and 6 feet tall (178 and 183 centimetres). Both suspects were wearing all black clothing."

    If you have dash-cam or security cam footage from the McSweeney Ave neighborhood on Dec 26 between 2:15p and 2:30p, please report anything suspicious to RCMP at 506-857-2400. You can also call Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). 

 

The Stanley Cup will be on display for free public photos outside the Avenir Centre this Saturday, January 10, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Stanley Cup to be on display at the Avenir Centre this Saturday | City of Moncton). This event is a prelude to the official Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada festivities, which will take place next weekend. 

 

Based on reports from service providers, more than 100 people experiencing homelessness died across New Brunswick in 2025. Moncton and Saint John reported the highest numbers, with 37 and 38 deaths respectively, while Fredericton reported 20, with drug overdoses being a primary cause. (https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9.7038075)

 

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Xmas Tree Disposal info (https://www.scottyandtony.com/2025/12/christmas-tree-removal-info-for-real.html) Our blog post has Christmas tree disposal information for Moncton, Riverview, and Dieppe, detailing the curbside pickup schedules (Christmas Tree Removal Info for real Xmas Tree enthusiasts who are less enthused now). It also lists several drop-off locations in Moncton and suggests alternative uses for the tree, such as leaving it in your backyard as a winter home for birds (and how to eat your tree).

 

The City of Dieppe is launching "Dieppe Moves," a new, free community sports program held on Friday evenings at École Amirault, starting January 9, 2026. (https://www.dieppe.ca/en/vivre-ici/dieppe-bouge.aspx) 

 

  

- Provincial/ Regional News 

 

 

New Brunswick has launched a three-year action plan to improve care for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia (N.B. unveils Alzheimer’s, dementia action plan). The strategy, developed with extensive community input, focuses on faster diagnosis, risk reduction, and providing immediate support for patients and their families.

 

A Fredericton hospital is housing patients in a makeshift unit in its ambulance bay, a situation a nurse described as unsafe and like a "garage with curtains." Premier Susan Holt acknowledged the conditions are unacceptable but stated the alternative would be no care at all. (https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9.7038157) 

 

 

- National News & Beyond

According to new data, many workers face a "time-off tax," spending an average of 17 extra hours catching up after a week's vacation, which can make the first week back a struggle (Time-off tax: Workers may struggle in first week back: data). This contributes to a dip in overall worker happiness, leading experts to suggest that employers should implement better vacation coverage and cross-training to ease the burden.

 

NASA is bringing an International Space Station crew back to Earth months ahead of schedule after one astronaut experienced a medical issue (NASA to return ISS crew to Earth months early due to astronaut’s illness - National | Globalnews.ca). The crew member is in stable condition but requires more comprehensive testing on the ground, prompting what NASA describes as a "controlled and expedited return" rather than an emergency evacuation.

  

Federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people outside a hospital in Portland, Oregon, which is now being investigated by the FBI as an "agent involved shooting" (Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say - National | Globalnews.ca). Following this and another recent fatal shooting by an ICE officer, Portland's mayor has called for a halt to all ICE operations in the city pending a full investigation.

 

A review of dozens of trials shows that many people regain weight after stopping GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, often returning to their baseline weight in under two years (Many regain weight after stopping GLP-1 drugs, data shows. Here’s why - National | Globalnews.ca). Experts say this is because the drugs' effects on appetite and metabolism are temporary, suggesting they may need to be taken long-term to maintain weight loss.

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

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