News Headlines Tues Jan 20: Clearing, Windy, Cold/ Property Tax Lowdown ICYMI

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January 20, 2026

Moncton Weather:  Morning flurries then clearing. Cold and Windy. Wind chill near minus 15.  
Storm Links at: https://www.newcountry969.ca/storm/


 

- Local News
 
 
RCMP are searching for a suspect and video footage after a man was seriously assaulted on Lutz Street in Moncton on the evening of January 10 (N.B. RCMP seeking suspect after Moncton assault). The victim was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and police are asking anyone with information or security footage to come forward. 
 
Q League Hockey: Wildcats will be on the road for few, beginning Thursday.  
- Wildcats FB Post HERE
 

Codiac Regional RCMP warning of counterfeit Canadian bills circulating in Moncton. 
 
Xmas Tree Disposal info (https://www.scottyandtony.com/2025/12/christmas-tree-removal-info-for-real.html). Until the end of the month you can drop off your (real/ not fake) Christmas tree at locations around Moncton:  
🌲Mapleton Park parking lot (Gorge Road entrance) 
🌲Crossman Centre / Kay Arena parking lot
🌲Ball Field off Crowley Farm Rd 
🌲Moncton Coliseum parking lo
🌲Former Dud James Arena parking lot 
Other options include leaving it in your backyard as a winter home for birds and eating your tree.
 
 
- Provincial/ Regional News 
 
 
icym our post yesterday, PROPERTY TAX RATES on hold as per this note from Province of NB : 
"We know rising assessment values can lead to higher taxes, which is why we’ve put a one-year freeze on property assessment increases. This means, with a few exceptions, your property’s assessed value for taxes is staying the same as it was in 2025. This freeze is here to help make life more affordable and provide some stability while we take the time to review and overhaul the property tax system.
Notices will be mailed out on Monday, January 19."
 
Horizon Health Network announces renovation to ambulance bay at Fredericton hospital. ICYMI, the ambulance bay was being used as a kind of overflow treatment space. Renovation includes bathrooms.  (After nurse's outcry, changes coming to struggling N.B. hospital | Telegraph-Journal).  
* Related: Chalmers Hospital is moving some outpatient services to a community location by March 31, a move that will create 13 new acute care spaces (Fredericton hospital moving MTU out of ambulance bay).  
 
NB inflation rate was up in December. (a 27-month high of 3.1%).  (Inflation hits 27-month high in New Brunswick | Telegraph-Journal). Experts do not expect the Bank of Canada to raise interest rates any time soon.  
 
Following the fatal RCMP shooting a Tobique First Nation man, Premier Susan Holt has promised a transparent investigation, which is now being handled by the Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) (Premier wants 'transparent' investigation after First Nations man shot dead by police | Telegraph-Journal). The incident has prompted the temporary closure of the local RCMP detachment by the First Nation and renewed calls from Indigenous leaders for transparency and representation in the investigation. 
 
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.

 

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 EU is preparing for an emergency summit in response to President Trump's escalating threats over Greenland, which include potential tariffs and refusing to rule out the use of force (On Greenland, Trump says no ‘obligation’ to seek peace as Europe braces - National | Globalnews.ca). Denmark and Greenland, supported by allies like Canada and NATO, have firmly rejected the pressure, insisting the territory is not for sale.

* Related:  (On Greenland, Trump says no ‘obligation’ to seek peace as Europe braces - National | Globalnews.ca). Trump has linked his aggressive stance to not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize.  

 
Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering an invitation to join a U.S-led "Board of Peace" for Gaza's reconstruction, a decision complicated by the potential inclusion of Russian President Vladimir Putin (Carney still mulling ‘Board of Peace’ seat despite Trump’s invitation to Putin - National | Globalnews.ca).  
  
icymi, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is preparing to become the first Canadian to fly around the moon as part of NASA's Artemis II mission, with a potential launch as early as February 6 (Five things about Canadian Jeremy Hansen’s upcoming trip to the moon and back - National | Globalnews.ca). To mark the historic 10-day flight, the Canadian Space Agency is organizing public engagement events, including nationwide watch parties.

 

Links: 

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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🏫 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/ 

- https://www.sowhywait.ca/ 

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

- ER Room Wait Time Estimations resources continued... see https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/2b0cd71fe6614d7bacf3985e9b6a6fe6 (also medical imaging wait times at  that link) 

- NB Gov's My Health NB website: https://myhealth.gnb.ca 

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🏒🏈🏀⚽⚾ 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 

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💰 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/ 

Scotty and Tony Radio Show Contact Links at NEWCOUNTRY969.CA/SCOTTYANDTONY.

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