News Headlines Wed Jan 28: Cold Weather/ Voted-for Health Boards Making a Comeback

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Scotty
January 28, 2026

Moncton Weather: Clearing this morning. Windy again by afternoon. Cold wind chills (~ 20ish) 

Storm Page: https://www.newcountry969.ca/storm/ and live listen stream player.newcountry969.ca



- Local News
 
 

Our Radiothon for Kids is on Friday! See https://www.scottyandtony.com/2026/01/radiothon-for-kids-2026-is-fri-jan-30.html


Note from Firefighters about a structure fire in the Sunny Brae area of Moncton early this morning.

They say crews from Botsford, Caledonia, and Brandon Street Fire Hall responded to a structure fire on Braemar Drive and took care of it. Now investigators are on scene. No injuries reported. 

 

 

 

From Tony's desk:
A Heating Oil Interuptor Clause has kicked in, and not in a good way. Furnace Oil Prices have increased ~ six cents a litre last night. No change to gas or diesel. Gas prices normally change on Thursdays at midnight. See https://www.scottyandtony.com/2023/09/gas-price-predictions-are-bit-of.html


From Tony's desk:
Moncton's Danielle Dorris is Swimming Canada’s Female Swimmer of the Year in the Paralympic Program! Danielle, 23, is looking forward to the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics

Codiac Transpo is launching an eight-year growth plan to expand bus service across Moncton, Dieppe, and Riverview in response to ridership doubling since 2022. The strategy aims to improve the system with more direct routes, better frequency, and expanded coverage to address overcrowding and service gaps (City adopts growth plan for Codiac Transpo bus service | Telegraph-Journal). 

 

Q League Hockey: Wildcats back at home on Thursday night.  
- Wildcats FB HERE
* btw, we have a new club record for most points by a rookie defenseman, wtg Tommy Bleyl!! 
 

 
Riverview Winter Carnival is January 30 to Feb 8. Fireworks at Winter Wonderland Park set for Friday at 7p. Article (Riverview kicks off winter carnival with outdoor party, fireworks | Telegraph-Journal). 
Official website: https://www.townofriverview.ca/events/winter-carnival
 
The HubCap Comedy Festival is on now through Saturday in Moncton. Schedule: https://hubcapcomedyfestival.ca/schedule/ 
  
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 
 
 

NB and Ontario Premiers announce plan for increased use of Port of Saint John (NB) for Ontario exports. It's hoped this will highlight NB ports as key trade corridor asset. (Ontario to export more through New Brunswick port | Telegraph-Journal).

 

Following a court ruling that found the 2022 dissolution of regional health authority boards failed to consider Charter rights, the NB gov will introduce legislation to add elected members back to the boards. The goal is for this to happen in time for the 2030 election cycle (Government to introduce legislation to add elected members to regional health authority boards). 

 
More than 60 New Brunswick arenas began the journey to win 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 Team Canada representing our nation! (https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7021533) 

 

 

- National News & Beyond


icymi, The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded its recall of Pillsbury Pizza Pops due to potential E. coli contamination, with the notice now covering more flavors/ varieties of Pizza Pops. Do not eat! Could make you sick!! (Pizza Pops E. coli recall grows as roughly a dozen products now hit - National | Globalnews.ca). Gov of Canada link HERE  
 

Another recall: "Gerber brand arrowroot biscuits recalled due to possible presence of pieces of soft plastic and paper" 

 
Justin Bieber and Tate McRae lead the 2026 Juno Awards with six nominations each, competing for top prizes including artist, album, and single of the year (2026 Juno Awards nominations: Justin Bieber, Tate McRae lead with 6 each - National | Globalnews.ca). The Weeknd and newcomer Cameron Whitcomb follow with five nods apiece. Junos will be hosted by Mae Martin on March 29. 
*All Noms HERE. 
*It seems like there's a bit more Country Music representation this year. 
Example, the Fan Choice Nominees:
- bbno$ 
- Cameron Whitcomb 
- James Barker Band 
- Josh Ross 
- Justin Bieber 
- Karan Aujla 
- Shawn Mendes 
- Shubh 
- Tate McRae 
- The Weeknd 
 
U.S. skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender alleges the Canadian team deliberately prevented her from qualifying for the 2026 Olympics by withdrawing athletes from a key race, which reduced the available ranking points. While the sport's governing body found no rules were broken, Uhlaender is seeking an IOC wildcard spot and considering legal action (Skeleton scandal: U.S. racer says Canadian team blocked her 6th Olympic bid - 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/ 

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