News Headlines Thurs Jul 2 , 2026: EXTREMELY HOT TODAY

Scotty


Moncton Weather: There's a Heat Warning for most of NB including Moncton. That means a high humidex and the risk of heat illness. Today will be sunny with pm clouds and possible showers or thundershowers late pm. Humidex 41. Heat Illness Symptoms and info available on our blog today. 
"Key differences: Heat exhaustion symptoms: sweating, weakness, dizziness ... Heat stroke symptoms: hot, dry skin, confusion, possible loss of responsiveness. Without treatment, heat exhaustion can quickly progress to heat stroke. Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency."

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 to fuel prices overnight. 
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
  

Latest Price ...
 

 

A 28 year old man has been arrested after allegedly holding a woman against her will in her vehicle.
This started in Moncton on the afternoon of June 23rd, and ended with a vehicle being stopped near Elmsdale, NS. The woman was safely removed from the vehicle and the man was arrested. Investigation continues. https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9.7253989

icymi, It's Crossroads for Women's 45th anniversary of helping women and children to get away from domestic violence situations. They have a fundraising campaign right now. Thanks for keeping them in mind if you're able to make a donation. (See links to learn more about Crossroads for Women and how to help.) 

 

- Provincial/ Regional News 
 

 

icymi, Our new virtual healthcare service has officially launched. Virtual Care NB will do virtual consultations seven days a week for New Brunswickers who have a valid Medicare card.
For more info see https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/health-wellness/access-health-care/virtual-care.html

Smoke from forest fires in Quebec has been impacting the air quality in NB. Reminder: If you have cardiovascular problems, you can check the air quality report on our Summer Weather Page.
Story link: 
https://tj.news/fredericton-west/quebec-wildfire-smoke-creates-hazy-skies-over-new-brunswick

Summer Weather Page: NewCountry969.ca/storm   


icymi, the Province has posted about blue-green algae, just as a reminder that it happens around here and we all need to be mindful of it. It can be really bad for pets and also make people ill, and sometimes you can't even see it. So just a heads-up to watch for posted signs and online warnings this summer and keep your pets safe around the water. We also have the provincial blue-green algae tracker on our Summer Weather Page at NewCountry969.ca/storm.

 

 

icymi, a youngster from Bouctouche will be a ball carrier at one of the FIFA games on July 2nd.

Theo Labelle is eleven years old and on July 2nd Theo heads to Toronto to be an official match ball carrier. Way to go, Theo!!

https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/meet-the-new-brunswick-boy-about-to-participate-in-a-fifa-game/ 


icymi, During Miramichi bridge repairs they have

HERE's the ferry schedule. 
 
 


- National News & Beyond
 
 
Canada- US- Mexico trade agreement update: Canada and Mexico want to renew, USA wants to renegotiate. To be continued. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/cusma-usmca-trump-extension-renewal-9.7255204
 
Canada at the World Cup: it's going to be the best-ever result for Canadian men at the FIFA World Cup. Next game for Canada is July 4th. Opponent TBD. (https://www.tsn.ca/soccer/fifa-world-cup/schedule/
 
MLB: Blue Jays won their series against the Mets. Next game is Friday night (late) in Seattle 
(https://www.mlb.com/bluejays
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NBA: Kawhi Leonard coming back to the Toronto Raptors ... icymi, Kawhi Leonard played for the Raptors for one magical season in 2019 and led the team to their first-ever championship. 
https://www.tsn.ca/nba/article/kawhi-traded-to-raptors-grades-reaction-clippers-next-steps-n1-49208596/  
 
 
 
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  

🏒🏈🏀⚽⚾ 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 

💰 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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