News Headlines Tues Jan 13 2026: Nice Weather/ Loonie gains on $US/ After-Hours Medical Clinic Financial Deep Dive

Moncton Weather: Sun and clouds. High plus 2. 
Storm Links at: https://www.newcountry969.ca/storm/

 

 

- Local News

 

New Brunswick doctor on after-hours clinics and how they might not be financially sustainable for physicians (New Brunswick doctor worries about future of after-hours clinics - New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca). This could force more patients into emergency rooms, exacerbating the issue for tens of thousands of residents who are already without a family doctor.

 

An Air Canada flight from Toronto to Moncton was stopped on the tarmac after a ground crew member was accidentally locked in the cargo hold. The employee was rescued safely after passengers heard screaming, but the incident resulted in a flight cancellation and a delay of over 30 hours. This happened on Dec. 13. 

(https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/air-canada-says-crew-member-was-trapped-in-cargo-hold-of-flight-from-toronto-pearson/) 

  

Hockey Day in Canada stuff happens this week. See https://www.experiencemoncton.ca/article/scotiabank-hockey-day-canada. Especially jam-packed is Saturday. There's a lot of hockey happening (charity/alumni games, youth games/ Timbits Jamboree, Moncton Wildcats game, more). There's free skating, a festival downtown outside Avenir Ctr, and other events. *screenshot of Saturday events sched via https://www.experiencemoncton.ca/article/scotiabank-hockey-day-canada 

 

Q League Hockey: Wildcats play again this weekend at Avenir Ctr (Saturday night and Sunday afternoon/ Jan 17 and 18) as a part of Hockey Day in Canada weekend. 

*We have a chance for you to text and win tickets for this weekend! Listen at 7:20a. Listen link player.newcountry969.ca.   

- Wildcats FB Post HERE

- Wildcats Sched: https://chl.ca/lhjmq-wildcats/schedule/1/211/ 

 

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).

 

 

- Provincial/ Regional News 

 

 

More than 60 New Brunswick arenas are nominated for the Kraft Hockeyville contest, competing for a $250,000 grand prize for rink upgrades and the opportunity to host an NHL pre-season game (NB arenas compete for $250K Kraft Hockeyville prize | Telegraph-Journal). Nominations close on March 1, with the winner scheduled to be announced on April 4.

 

A VIA Rail train traveling from Halifax to Montreal was halted in Quebec due to a freight train derailment, causing significant delays for its 90 passengers. Passengers were provided with food, drinks, and accommodations before continuing their journey by bus. No injuries reported. 
(https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/n-b-passengers-delayed-by-quebec-train-derailment-on-monday)

 

Following a tip from a gas-station employee, RCMP are investigating the fraudulent use of stolen Government of New Brunswick fuel cards, which were used to purchase over $6,000 worth of gas (Gas station employee tips off cops to stolen government fuel cards | Telegraph-Journal). Three suspects were arrested on January 5, and police are now urging local businesses to be vigilant about fraudulent credit card activity- more stolen cards might be out there. 

 

New Brunswick Olympians Primer: 
Two NB athletes will compete in Women's Short Track Speed Skating at the Winter Olympics which begin Feb 6, 2026 in Italy. Courtney Sarault of Moncton and Rikki Doak of Fredericton are part of the 10-person team representing our nation! (https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7021533) 

 

 

- National News & Beyond

The Canadian dollar strengthened against the U.S. dollar after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced the central bank was served subpoenas and threatened with a criminal indictment by the Department of Justice (The loonie is up amid Trump’s Fed probe. Who that will help — and hurt? - National | Globalnews.ca). This development has raised concerns about the Fed's independence and could lead to lower prices for Canadian consumers but may negatively impact the country's exporters.

 

Health Canada has approved Rybelsus, the first daily GLP-1 pill in the country, to lower the risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular events in adults with Type 2 diabetes (Health Canada approves 1st GLP-1 daily pill. Here’s who can take it - National | Globalnews.ca). The oral medication offers a non-injectable alternative, though it is approved only for specific high-risk patients and may be less effective for weight loss than weekly injections.

 

Greenland's government has firmly rejected Donald Trump's renewed threats to "take over" the territory, asserting that it is a democratic society that makes its own decisions and that its defense belongs within NATO (Greenland says it ‘cannot accept’ U.S. takeover after latest Trump threats - National | Globalnews.ca). The U.S. administration considers the acquisition a security priority amid Arctic tensions with Russia and China, prompting diplomatic discussions among NATO allies.

 

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is sending hundreds of additional officers to Minnesota following large protests over the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration agent (Hundreds more ICE agents dispatched to Minnesota, Kristi Noem says - National | Globalnews.ca). While federal officials maintain the agent acted in self-defense, Minnesota has opened its own criminal investigation amid claims that the FBI is not cooperating with state authorities.

  

Mattel has introduced its first-ever autistic Barbie, developed over 18 months in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network to expand inclusivity (Barbie introduces first-ever autistic doll as part of inclusion mission - National | Globalnews.ca). The doll features design elements and accessories that reflect autistic experiences, such as articulation for stimming, noise-cancelling headphones, and a fidget spinner. 

 

 

 

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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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Q League Hockey: Moncton Wildcats Sched: https://chl.ca/lhjmq-wildcats/schedule/1/211/   

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- Scores https://www.flashscore 
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- Ladies High School Hockey www.leaguelineup.com/cehockeyec 
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- High School Football https://www.gridironnewbrunswick.org/highschool.php 

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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/ 

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