News Headlines Tues June 9, 2026: High of 30 today/ Fire Ban Status Green/ $$ for Food Banks

Moncton Weather: Clouds then sun and clouds ~ noon. Chance of late pm showers. High 30. 

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 ... 

 

RCMP press release regarding June 2nd Ronald Avenue police operation... 

 

 

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 

 

 

Prov of NB looking at including four-year-olds/ pre kindergarten kids in the school system. Don't expect it to happen soon though, as premier says there isn't enough class space or resources yet. (https://tj.news/new-brunswick/n-b-looking-at-including-pre-k-program-for-four-year-olds-in-schools)

 

Prov announces support for Feed NB food bank system in NB. $9 million over 3 years. (https://tj.news/new-brunswick/holt-liberals-ink-9m-long-term-deal-with-food-bank-supplier) 

 

Article covering how, after the dust settled post-election, there are a bunch of District Education Council seats vacant in NB because (in most cases) no one ran for the position. (https://tj.news/new-brunswick/nearly-30-of-district-education-council-seats-vacant-after-may-vote) 

 

Is the profit margin on fuel prices too high in NB? A report to the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board seems to indicate prices should come down, but just a tiny bit. (https://tj.news/new-brunswick/eub-report-recommends-slight-decrease-in-gas-prices)  

icymi yesterday, article gets into new rules for federally-regulated NB businesses and their bilingual requirements. What will the impact be? These rules are expected to enter the consultation process this month. (https://tj.news/new-brunswick/new-rules-to-require-all-federally-regulated-n-b-businesses-to-be-bilingual)

 

During Miramichi bridge repairs they will 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 finals features Carolina vs Las Vegas. Vegas is up two games to one. Game 4 is Tues, June 9. Every game so far has been close. https://www.nhl.com/playoffs/2026/bracket

 

MLB: Blue Jays lost yesterday against Philadelphia, try again tonight. https://www.mlb.com/bluejays

 

NBA Finals: NY Knicks and San Antonio. On Monday night the Spurs won by a couple buckets. Knicks lead the series two games to one. Next game is Wednesday (June 10). 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/) 

 

Vaping research seems to indicate... it isn't good for you. (https://globalnews.ca/news/11895383/vaping-causes-lung-and-heart-damage-faster-than-cigarettes-u-of-a-research-suggests/) 

 

 

 

 

 

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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🏫 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 

- 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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