Month: July 2015
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of a weekend filled with family, friends and summer fun in Barnaby River. Barnaby Days kicks off tomorrow night, Friday July 24th with a Scavenger Hunt. Groups of three to five people will drive around Barnaby doing various activities and finding items with cameras or phones in hand to take photos of…
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2015 Professional Lumberjack Competition August 15th The Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum is located in the Geographical Centre of the Province of New Brunswick, at Boiestown. Situated in the heartland of the lumbering industry, this 15 acre site provides insight into the vibrant and colorful lives of the woodsmen, their families, and the community. The Museum […]
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The annual Eel Ground Pow Wow was held from July 17th to July 19th with lots of singing and dancing as participants from across Canada and the USA came to share in this culture. Men in traditional dress and women in jingle, shawl and traditional costume danced to the beat of drummers and traditional singing. Click to enlarge…
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Canada Parks Day happened Saturday July 18th and to commemorate the occasion Beaubears Island produced a special re-enactment of William Davidson’s famous 1785 election campaign. The event also coincided with the official opening of the restored trail network which had a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception beginning at 2 pm. Dignitaries taking part in the event included Mayor…
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Neguac celebrated Summer on the weekend with a festival that kicked off Thursday July 16th and wrapped up on Saturday July 18th. The three day event was loaded with activities including a car show, a dance featuring the band Juice, a cow patty bingo, volleyball tournament, flea market, children’s activities and much more. Click to enlarge any…
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The city turned green as celebrations for Canada’s Irish Festival on the Miramichi kicked off on Thursday July 16th and wrapped up yesterday, Sunday July 19th. The festival offered something for all ages with a golf tournament, free afternoon outdoor entertainment, children’s activities, genealogy, a musical theatre production, vendors, lots of live Irish music, and much more. On…
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I have only been to Saint John a few times (only once as a tourist and even then we were just passing through), but I found this book to be a pleasurable read, and with the way it is laid out, you can jump in anywhere and start reading.
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On Sunday, July 26th the Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum will be hosting a Car Show ‘n Shine from 11 am to 3 pm. Enter your baby today, whether it’s an antique car, modern car, Harley, Hot Rod, or motorcycle! Or you can register at the gates beginning at 10 am that morning. It’s free to register! Live…
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Raymond Fraser is a Canadian author of novels, biographies as well as poetry. In 2012 he was made a member of the Order of New Brunswick for his contributions to literature and New Brunswick’s cultural … Read more…
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Notice to Recreational Anglers Fisheries and Oceans Canada Gulf Region Salmon angling on the Miramichi River system Moncton – July 17, 2015 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada wishes to inform the public that the following salmon fishing pools will reopen to angling for all species of fish, due to improved water conditions and favorable forecast […]
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Kidplayhouse Productions Inc. (KPH), the Miramichi region’s very own non-profit theatre arts company has teamed up with the Irish Festival on the Miramichi to present a brand new musical play, The Raven of Éirean Mhór (erin-more) during this year’s event. This one-act play will run for two public matinees, on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 2015…
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Tourism industry partners from New Brunswick and the other Atlantic provinces signed a three-year renewal of funding for the Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership today in Miramichi. The announcement was made earlier at Middle Island Irish Historical Park. “Tourism is an important economic driver and today’s announcement is excellent news for New Brunswick,” said Tourism, Heritage…
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The Irish Festival started yesterday, Thursday July 17th with Irish Flags being risen, the Miramichi Irish Open Golf Tournament with special guest Canada’s Ambassador to Ireland, Kevin Vickers, and Rob Currie’s CD Release Party/ Concert at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel. The festival goes into full swing today with free live entertainment on Waterford Green…
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