News Headlines Wed Jun 10, 2026: Hot today/ partial burn ban/ Prov asks for social media ban

Moncton Weather: Sunny. pm clouds. 30 percent chance of showers late this pm. 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

 

 

RCMP search for man who escaped custody in Moncton: 
- 28-years-old/ last seen on May 21 ~ 9:05p on Macbeath Ave in Moncton/ Jesse is 5'5"/ 159 pounds/ blue eyes/ brown hair/ medium build/ tattoo on right forearm “Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional”/ tattoo on left forearm is barbwire design/ last seen wearing a white t-shirt and jeans.   
- do not approach. call 911 immediately. 
- info on his whereabouts? please call RCMP at 506-857-2400 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.crimenb.ca

 

Man who was charged in December after reports of someone walking on the runway at Moncton airport has missed court a few times, arrest warrant issued. (https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/warrant-issued-for-man-accused-of-trespassing-on-airport-runway)

 

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 

 

 

NB Premier asks PM for federal ban on social media for kids under age 16. (https://tj.news/new-brunswick/holt-backs-social-media-ban-for-kids)

 

NB school librarian layoffs amid poor literacy scores for school kids.

(https://tj.news/new-brunswick/union-vows-layoffs-of-school-librarians-isnt-last-chapter-in-fight)

 

Article: is NB Power backing away from future nuclear power to meet province's electricity needs?

Short answer: it looks like it. A plan is expected to be released in early Fall. (https://tj.news/new-brunswick/smrs-axed-from-nb-powers-energy-plan) 

 

NB gov details on school lunch program starting in the Fall:

 

icymi yesterday, 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)

 

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 finals 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 won an exciting walk-off finish yesterday against Philadelphia, play 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/) 

  

 

 

 

 

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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