Year: 2013
by Dave Bucklow A team of doctors at the Harvard Medical School have been conducting a study of Tai Chi’s health effects with numerous medical conditions over the last 10 years, and the results of these studies have prompted the doctors to write a book covering the health benefits of this ancient art from China.…
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High and dirty water hampered angling to some degree last weekend and early this week, but there was still catching to be had. The higher water allowed boats freedom to cover much greater areas of the various rivers. W. W. Doak and Sons in Doaktown said after the weekend’s high and dirty water, anglers began […]
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By simply rolling up the rim of her Tim Hortons cup, Denise Newbatt of Napan is a new owner of an all-new 2013 Toyota RAV4, a grand prize in this year’s RRRoll up the Rim to Win® contest at Tim Hortons. “Having a grand prize winner at our restaurant is exciting for our guests, team…
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The New Brunswick Festival of Tall Ships on the Miramichi announced yesterday that they will be hosting a very special guest at the event. Theodore Tugboat will chug up the Mighty Miramichi River on Friday, May 31st to do what he loves best – spend time with friends and fans! It’s his first visit to…
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“Success begins with Planning … Continues with Management.” This is the tagline for a new full service consulting and design firm that opened in February on the Miramichi. Breakwater Consulting & Design was established through the partnership of Reid Mutch and Dave Colbourne, who together bring over 40 years of experience to their clients. Reid…
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The Atlantic Salmon Federation has produced a video showing the proper techniques for releasing an Atlantic salmon. A New Live Release Video for Wild Atlantic Salmon Posted on April 20, 2013 by admin In New Brunswick the 2013 Atlantic salmon angling season is already here, and elsewhere it will be starting before too long. To […]
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Repairs and upgrades to the Centennial Bridge at Miramichi will resume on Monday April 22nd, 2013. There will be no full or single-lane closures during the day, but some full closures will take place on the bridge at night. Detour signs will be posted. The first complete bridge closure is scheduled for Monday night, April…
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Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc., headquartered in St. John’s, N.L., will create up to 22 full-time positions at its newly established Centre of Excellence in Miramichi. Premier David Alward joined Emad Rizkalla, founder and chief executive officer of Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc., for the announcement today. “Investing in innovation is a vital part of our plan…
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Anglers are back on the river, and reports are on the positive side for the first two days, with poorer results in some areas Wednesday as the water was raising and dirty. With rain Tuesday night, and more in the forecast for Thursday evening and on Friday, coupled with warmer temperatures, conditions could be iffy […]
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The Jalloo Festival of Animation and Games held a successful Cybersocial on Thursday, April 11 at O’Donaghue’s Pub. The group included staff and students from NBCC Miramichi, technologists, and a group of business entrepreneurs and professionals from MYPIE (Miramichi Young Professionals and Involved Entrepreneurs). Approximately 45 people packed the room to exchange information and ideas.…
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After the success of their original musical play, “The Spirit of the Irish” at the 2012 Irish Festival, KPH Director Glenn Copeland is proud to announce that the Irish Festival will be partnering with KPH for their 2013 summer theatre arts program, Forever Irish! Participants will explore elements of Irish Culture in song, story, dance…
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Opening Day for Spring Salmon is Monday April 15, 2013, and thus far it looks as if a good portion of the system will have fishable waters for anglers. Dave Ingersoll and I took a drive on Tuesday of this week to check out ice conditions on the Northwest Miramichi, The Main Southwest and the […]
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Everyone is invited to participate in the Marche Hop La Vie / Be Alive Walk on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Participants will assemble at the Lindon Recreation Centre at 10 am and depart at 10:15 am following a route heading west on King George Highway toward the Miramichi Mall and returning via Pleasant Street, cutting back…
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