Year: 2014
Miramichi students from the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) participated in the province-wide launch of a new community leadership program earlier this week to help the community and build valuable leadership skills. NBCC says they hope The Robertson Institute for Community Leadership will help the college bring to life their vision of “transforming lives and…
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The building formerly used as O’Donaghues Irish Pub will be renovated and reopened as Willy McGee’s Pub and Eatery after being purchased earlier this week by Bill Moffatt. The historic building had been operating as a pub for seven and a half years before closing its doors on April 13. Willy McGee’s will remain an…
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Another angling season is in the books except for a handful of exceptions. The Bartibog, Tabusintac and Burnt Church Rivers remain open until October 29. For the most part, angling was poor with a few spurts of fish here and there until the Fall when decent numbers of fish came into the system giving anglers…
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October is designated Canadian Library Month and to celebrate libraries in both Chatham and Newcastle are hosting events for people of all ages. This year’s theme is “Libraries Inspire/Les bibliothéques, une source d’inspiration!” Parents are welcome to bring their children to local events not only during Canadian Library Month, but throughout the year. Library events…
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The MHL has selected its three stars for the week of October 6th – 12th, 2014. The third star for this week is Miramichi Timberwolves forward Tyler Brown. In his lone appearance of the week, the 19 year old from Middleton, Nova Scotia potted a natural hat trick in his team’s 7-0 victory at home…
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Wow, it’s hard to believe that a year has passed already! When Mac’s Seafood Market first opened its doors at 1730 Water Street nobody could have imagined what incredible energy they would bring to our community. This new shop in the Historic Chatham downtown not only had a very successful first year in business, but…
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Lion’s Head Press released a new edition of New Brunswick author Raymond Fraser’s novel, The Bannonbridge Musicians. Raymond Fraser’s relentlessly funny third novel tells the story of a group of young Maritimers forever dreaming of “goin’ down the road” and making it big in Toronto. Their drinking bouts, their womanizing and their adventuring in small-town […]
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As part of the second round of the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program, Tilly O’Neill-Gordon, Member of Parliament for Miramichi, announced that the Government of Canada will provide close to $126,000 toward four projects in the Miramichi region focused on conserving fish habitat. “Protecting our geographic heritage in communities across the country for all to…
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The advice given to any Endeavour is usually “to finish strong”. After a dismal season throughout most of the summer, the Fall season is shining brightly in comparison. Anglers are seeing reasonable amounts of fish and catching has certainly improved over the last couple of weeks, both with fresh and darker fish. So we’ll be…
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Come and discover ways of healing the Body, Mind, Spirit and Soul at the third annual Miramichi Wellness/Holistic Fair. This year the fair will be a two day event, Saturday and Sunday, October 18th and 19th from 10 am to 5 pm each day at Carrefour Beausoleil, 300 Beaverbrook Road. Approximately 30 booths are expected with…
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The City of Miramichi Sports Wall of Fame is again seeking nominations for inductions to the wall in February, 2015. Nominees are sought in the following categories: athlete, builder, and team. Complete nomination guidelines are available at Beaubear Credit Union sites, City Hall, online at miramichiwalloffame.com, or from any member of the Board of Directors.
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Premier Brian Gallant and the members of the Executive Council were sworn in this afternoon in a ceremony held at the legislative assembly in Fredericton. Gallant spoke about the new government’s vision for New Brunswick. “Job creation will be the top priority of this government in our coming mandate,” Gallant said. “We must get our…
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NB Mental Health Consumer Network Miramichi Branch #7 and Caring Friends Activity Centre will hold a Walk for World Awareness Mental Health Day this Friday, October 10, 2014. They will be gathering beginning at 11:45 am at Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #3) 18 McCurdy Street in Chatham. The walk will start at noon. After the walk there will be a light lunch and…
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