News Headlines Tues Feb 10 2025: Moncton's Courtney Sarault skates at the Olympics *UPDATE SILVER MEDAL!!*

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February 10, 2026


Moncton Weather: sunny. High minus 3.

 

- Local News
 
 

Homeless support agencies in Moncton are concerned about a spike in recent fatalities, with seven suspected accidental drug-poisoning deaths reported so far in 2026 (Homeless agencies concerned by suspected drug-related deaths | Telegraph-Journal). RCMP are investigating. 

 
This week in Moncton and across NB we celebrate National Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week by thanking all school personnel/ teachers/ assistants/ support staff for your dedication.  
 

Q League Hockey: Wildcats next home game is Sunday (Feb 15th)

- Wildcats FB HERE

 
 

- Provincial/ Regional News 
 
 

NB Power is planning a "peak rebate" program that will use smart meters to compensate residential customers for reducing their electricity consumption during high-demand periods (NB Power wants to roll out peak-demand incentives using smart meters | Telegraph-Journal). This initiative was discussed during hearings for a proposed natural gas power plant in Tantramar. 

 

New Brunswick Olympians Primer: 
Two NB athletes will compete in Women's Short Track Speed Skating at the Winter Olympics 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) 

icymi, this is Courtney's 2nd Olympics. She is 25 years old and has 11 career world championship medals including a gold in the women's relay and silvers in the individual 1,000m and 1,500m last year.   

👉Track their event here https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/schedule/stk 

and see https://www.instagram.com/p/DUeB4akAaPh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

(scroll down for more Olumpics links) 

Courtney and the team have won SILVER in the Short Track Mixed! See https://olympic.ca/results-2026-winter-olympics/ 

 
The New Brunswick government has announced funding for a new multi-functional recreation facility and upgrades to the municipal water system in Memramcook (New rec facility, upgrades to municipal water system announced in Memramcook). The province is contributing $6.8 million towards the projects, which have also received $10.1 million in federal funding. 
 
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.
  

 

- National News & Beyond


Air Canada has suspended all flights to Cuba, effective immediately, due to a severe aviation fuel shortage on the island (Air Canada suspends all flights to Cuba, effective immediately - National | Globalnews.ca). The airline is now planning to operate empty "rescue flights" to bring approximately 3,000 customers home, while other Canadian carriers are still maintaining service.

According to her death certificate, actress Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism on January 30 at the age of 71, with rectal cancer listed as an underlying cause (Catherine O’Hara’s cause of death revealed | Globalnews.ca). The beloved star's passing has prompted an outpouring of tributes from collaborators celebrating her extensive and acclaimed comedy career.
 

U.S. skiing star Lindsey Vonn suffered a serious left-leg fracture after a horrific crash during the Olympic downhill and was airlifted to a hospital in Italy (Lindsey Vonn received two operations for leg fracture after horrific crash - National | Globalnews.ca). She has since undergone two operations to address the injury, which has sparked a debate over the decisions to allow injured athletes to compete.



Team Canada Catchup: 
 
  • Freeski Slopestyle: Megan Oldham won a bronze medal, bringing Canada's total to two.
  • Women's Hockey: The Canadian team defeated Czechia 5-1 and will face the United States next.
  • Ice Dance: Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier are in third place after the rhythm dance, with two other Canadian teams also competing.
  • Speed Skating: Béatrice Lamarche placed fifth in the women's 1,000-metre event.
  • Ski Jump: Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes did not advance to the men's final.
 
Today watch for: Moncton's Courtney Sarault in the Short Track Speed Skating Mixed Team Relay!!
icymi, this is Courtney's 2nd Olympics. She is 25 years old and has 11 career world championship medals including a gold in the women's relay and silvers in the individual 1,000m and 1,500m last year.  
 
 

Team Canada at the Winter Olympics in Italy #MilanoCortina2026
- Team Canada Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teamcanada) 
- Team Canada YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/teamcanada) 

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. (Five things about Canadian Jeremy Hansen’s upcoming trip to the moon and back - National | Globalnews.ca). 

 

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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