News Headlines Mon Feb 2: Groundhog Prediction is Early Spring?!

Moncton Weather: flurries early with risk of freezing drizzle. Windy. High minus 3.

NOTE: for Monday, February 2, 2026, there are higher-than-average tides predicted for coastal New Brunswick, particularly in the Bay of Fundy region, following the full moon on February 1 

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

Shubenacadie Sam is usually scheduled to predict our weather future at around 8:00a but events have been cancelled this year because those folks got a big ol' storm. Technically, Shubenacadie Sam is staying in the burrow and will not see a shadow, which means an early spring.

- Local News

 

 

Vitalité Health Network is reporting a reduction in non-urgent emergency room visits since the rollout of its family health teams (Health teams lead to reduction in non-urgent ER visits: Vitalité | Telegraph-Journal). 

 

Moncton will host the 2026 NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship at the Avenir Centre this September, an event where teams will compete for a spot in the 2028 Olympic Games. Expected to bring a significant economic boost to the region (Moncton to host Olympic volleyball qualifier this fall | Telegraph-Journal).

  

Q League Hockey: Wildcats have winning weekend at Avenir Ctr. Next home game Feb 15th. 

- Wildcats FB HERE

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

 

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

 

Two current city councillors, Shawn Crossman and Charles Léger, along with former mayor Brian Murphy, have announced their candidacy for mayor of Moncton in the May 11 municipal election. (Three candidates offering for mayor of Moncton in May 11 election | Telegraph-Journal). 

 

 

- Provincial/ Regional News 

 

 

former New Brunswick RCMP officer facing charges (Former Mountie accused of trafficking youth, making child pornography | Telegraph-Journal).

 

In her 2026 state of the province address, Premier Susan Holt outlined the government's priorities, focusing on improving health care access and building a strong, resilient economy by leveraging the province's resources. (State of the province address focuses on health care and economy, highlights opportunities for growth).

   

The RCMP are now investigating the 2021 sudden death Hyde Jochelman in Saint-Paul as a homicide, (RCMP investigating 2021 sudden death as homicide | Telegraph-Journal). Police are asking the public for information regarding her activities between 2019 and 2021. 

 

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

A week after it began, ICE has ended its "Operation Catch of the Day" in Maine, which resulted in about 200 arrests. Maine's governor is now seeking details on the detainees (ICE ends operation in Maine, governor seeks details on 200 detainees | 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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