News Headlines Wed Feb 4: possible freezing drizzle early/ Canadian-born Pooch Wins Best In Show at Westminster

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Scotty
February 04, 2026

Moncton Weather:  possible flurries and freezing drizzle early, then cloudy. High minus 2. 

 

- Local News
 
 
Moncton city council is moving forward with a development plan for the largely vacant "Vision Lands" in the city's northeast, which will now go to the planning board before public hearings. The long-term plan aims to create over 14,000 housing units, a new east-west corridor road, commercial space, and a 120-acre park over the next 20 years (City moves forward with plan for Vision Lands | Telegraph-Journal). 
 
The "Enough is Enough Coalition" urged Moncton city councillors to make public safety a top priority in the upcoming municipal election, stating that "crime is out of control." Downtown business owners shared stories of rising break-ins and security costs, proposing solutions like a community-safety task force and expanded walking patrols (City council urged to take a stand against crime | Telegraph-Journal). 
 
Article about how the emergency room at the Georges Dumont Hospital might be at risk of losing its accreditation for training doctors due to its aging infrastructure. (Vitalité has begun a multi-phase modernization plan and is preparing for an accreditation visit within the year.) (New Brunswick ER under threat of losing accreditation to train doctors | Telegraph-Journal). 
 

Q League Hockey: Wildcats next home game Feb 15th. 
- Wildcats FB HERE

 
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
*Related* For the fifth consecutive year, snowshoe artists have created a massive, 50-metre design in the snow on a frozen reservoir as part of the annual Riverview Winter Carnival (N.B. News: Snowshoe artists return to Riverview). 

 

 

- Provincial/ Regional News 
 
 
icymi, Facing a potential deficit of over $1 billion, the New Brunswick government has unveiled 12 options to save money and raise revenue, including tolls for non-residents, raising fees, and reducing the civil service. The province is now asking for public feedback on these proposals, with a deadline of February 20 (N.B. government unveils options to combat rising debt). 
  
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

Olympics rundown: there's curling today https://olympic.ca/schedule-2026-winter-olympics/
Note from Tony: "The Winter Olympics opening ceremonies don't happen until Friday, but the first competition will get underway in Italy today...its Mixed Doubles Curling! Team Canada is Husband and wife team Brett Gallant (from PEI!) and Jocelyn Peterman. The last time they were in Italy was for their honeymoon! Let's go Canada!"   


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) 

#lighternews A Canadian-born Doberman pinscher named Penny won the Best in Show title at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York. Penny's Co-owner, Greg Chan, is from Toronto. (https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9.7073311)
Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify this month before the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The testimony, scheduled for Feb. 26 and 27, will be the first time lawmakers have compelled a former president to appear (Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify this month in House Epstein investigation - National | Globalnews.ca).
   
A U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that "aggressively approached" the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. The incident has escalated regional tensions as the Trump administration uses military pressure to push Iran toward new nuclear negotiations. (https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9.7072653)
 
Police in Arizona believe that Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was abducted from her home over the weekend. Authorities are still searching for her and have not yet determined a motive for the abduction (‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie’s mother abducted from her home, police believe | Watch News Videos Online).
  
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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