News Headlines Thurs 11 Jun 2026: expanded fire ban/ hawt weather/ Feds move forward with social media restrictions

Moncton Weather: Sunny. High 30. Humidex 35. 

Summer Weather Links: NewCountry969.ca/storm  

Forest Fire Dashboard from DNR : See HERE 

Fire Ban Status Updated at 2p (https://www.gnb.ca/en/emergency/fire-watch.html)  

 

 

- Local News

 

 

Gas Volatility: no change in fuel prices. 

icymi, Fuel prices normally change on Thursday night (at midnight), but can change any day if the market has big fluctuations. 
- See https://www.scottyandtony.com/2023/09/gas-price-predictions-are-bit-of.html  

- and also https://nbeub.ca/current-petroleum-prices-2. 
- Gas Buddy Price Comparison https://www.gasbuddy.com/GasPrices/New%20Brunswick/Moncton. 

Latest Price ... 

 

 

icymi, it's Bear Aware Season: Bear note from Town of Riverview see https://www.scottyandtony.com/2026/05/bear-watch-spring-2026-edition.html 

 

icymi, The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will perform a show in the skies over Moncton's Riverfront on June 28, *specific time yet to be announced. (https://www.moncton.ca/en/news-notices/moncton-host-canadian-forces-snowbirds-show)

 

 

- Provincial/ Regional News 

 

 

Info on NB Teachers' Federation collective agreement: teachers to receive ~14.5 percent wage increase over 5 years. (https://tj.news/new-brunswick/n-b-teachers-secure-14-5-pay-hike-over-five-years) 

 

According to a study on Tantramar gas plant, water supply in Winter might be more of an issue than impact on human health. Article:  (https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/gas-plant-safe-but-pressure-on-winter-water-supply-study) 

 

Yesterday we posted that the Premiere of NB asked PM Carney to move forward with social media restrictions for young persons. The Feds have moved forward with that: (https://tj.news/new-brunswick/holt-backs-social-media-ban-for-kids). The Safe Social Media Act also has some stuff about AI in there. Will be debated and studied which could take 6 to 12 months. See (https://share.google/aimode/YhQ4KMpjma9YKKE3Y). Socail Media Safety: (https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/safety-tips/online-safety/internet-safety-tips-teens).

 

NB Housing Minister expected to give update on province's three percent rent cap, soon-ish. 
Quote from article: "I believe there are still the indicators in the market that need to maintain the rent cap as it is," See (https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/new-brunswick-housing-minister-says-rent-cap-update-incoming/)

 

icymi, During Miramichi bridge repairs they have ferry service.

HERE's the ferry schedule. 

 

 

icymi, Porch Geese: a deep dive from CTV. (https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/take-a-gander-at-this-nb-locals-are-flocking-to-get-their-own-porch-goose-the-decorative-trend-thats-made-a-comeback/)

 

icymi, Confederation Bridge reduced to a single lane during daylight hours for resurfacing. Expected to last through late June. Plan for delays of 30 minutes to an hour. (Confederation Bridge resurfacing project begins May 1)

 

New Brunswick is offering a spring COVID-19 booster shot to high-risk individuals, including seniors and the immunocompromised, with the campaign running from April 7 to June 26. Eligible residents can begin booking appointments this Saturday through the provincial scheduler, by phone, or at participating pharmacies (N.B. news: COVID boosters available this spring). Scroll down 👇👇for some useful health care links.

  

- National News & Beyond

 

 

NHL Stanley Cup final features Carolina vs Las Vegas. Series tied at two games each. Game FIVE is on Thurs 11 June. Every game so far has been pretty close. https://www.nhl.com/playoffs/2026/bracket

 

MLB: Blue Jays lost yesterday against Philadelphia. One of their pitchers hit a strikeout milestone that hardly anyone has achieved. Jays play the Yankees on Friday. https://www.mlb.com/bluejays

 

NBA Finals: NY Knicks and San Antonio. Knicks beat the Spurs by a point on Wednesday. Knicks lead the best-of-seven series three games to one. Next game is Saturday (June 13). https://www.nba.com/playoffs/2026/nba-finals

 

icymi, From the Global News Fashion Desk: Jorts! (https://globalnews.ca/the-curator/11892136/from-capris-to-jorts-the-biggest-summer-shorts-trends-for-2026/) 

  

 

 

 

 

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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💊 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 

- How to BOOK A VACCINE appointment in NB:  see HERE  

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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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