News Headlines Tues June 2, 2026: chance of PM thunderstorms/ MP does not want pay increase, turns to courts for solution

Moncton Weather: sun and clouds. chance of late am and pm showers/ thundershowers. High 18.  

Summer Weather Links: NewCountry969.ca/storm  

Forest Fire Dashboard from DNR : See HERE 

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

 

 

- Local News

 

Gas Volatility: after a weekend drop, no change in fuel prices last night. 

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 ... 

 

Large number of in overdose calls for emergency responders last weekend. https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9.7219666

 

Newly-elected mayors and councillors for the City of Moncton and Town of Riverview swearing-in ceremonies happened on Monday. (Moncton, Riverview councils sworn into office | Telegraph-Journal)

 

Codiac RCMP hosting a memorial gathering this Thursday (June 4th) at the Honour Garden on Riverfront Trail. (June 4 memorial will honour fallen Mounties | Telegraph-Journal). Event will honor Constables Doug Larche, Dave Ross, and Fabrice Gevaudan, who were tragically killed in the line of duty on June 4, 2014.  

  

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 

 

 

Miramichi MP Mike Dawson hoping the courts will solve his dilemma of not wanting pay increase, attempting to stop a mandated 4.2 per cent pay raise he received in April. (New Brunswick MP wants federal court to order Ottawa not to pay him | Telegraph-Journal). 

NB gov's new 12-year vision for the prov's education system includes specific action plans for anglo and franc sectors, (Province unveils 12-year education plan | Telegraph-Journal) focus on establishing benchmarks and classroom time for literacy and numeracy instruction. 

 

Quispamsis karate athlete Hilary Pond heading into the North American Cup after recent silver medal at the Pan American championships in Brazil (N.B. champ kicks it into high gear heading into North American Cup | Telegraph-Journal), hopes to secure a berth in the 2027 Pan American Games in Peru.  

  

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 Playoffs: Stanley Cup finals featuring Carolina vs Las Vegas begins tonight (Tues June 2). https://www.nhl.com/playoffs/2026/bracket

 

MLB: Blue Jays did not lose yesterday. (They had the day off.)  https://www.mlb.com/bluejays

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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