Year: 2015

Water Street Farmers’ Market Happens Every Saturday

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 10, 2015 /

If you are looking for a unique experience or to buy natural food products, a craft or gift, then the Water Street Farmers’ Market is the place to go. The Market is located on Water Street in Chatham under the Centennial Bridge in the parking lot and downstairs of the Chatham Pioneer Senior Citizen’s Club.It’s open…

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Reading & Boat Ride Tonight

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 9, 2015 /

Miramichi’s longest running performance art series, Words on Water invites you aboard the Max Aitken this evening Thursday July 9th for a pre-publication reading from Tom Creaghan’s upcoming book Talented Miramichiers in the Gilded Age. The Miramichi River cruise will depart from Ritchie Wharf at 7 pm sharp. Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased dockside. Creaghan lives in…

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Whalen’s Barn New Miramichi Venue

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 9, 2015 /

There’s an exciting new venue that is bringing the finest musicians the east coast has to offer to the Mighty Miramichi. Whalen’s Barn is a 95 year old barn that has been renovated to host musicians from the East Coast and beyond, in a location where they will present their original music in a live […]

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 9, 2015

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 9, 2015 /

It has been said that “slow and steady wins the race”.  Let us hope so as our salmon and grilse numbers continue to improve with each passing week.  There are fresh fish coming into the system each day, and in numbers that are an improvement over last year.  Generally anglers are seeing fish and catching…

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Glow in the Dark Party at Blackville Park

By Les McLaughlin / July 8, 2015 /

On Friday, July 10, there will be a Glow in the Dark party at the Blackville Municipal Park for youth from grades eight to twelve. The event takes place from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Hosted by Dr. Tiffany Keenan and summer student Marcey Jardine, the three hour event will include music, karaoke, local talent and more!…

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Blackville’s Centennial Field Grand Re-opening

By Les McLaughlin / July 7, 2015 /

The Blackville 49ers and Mosquito teams will mark the grand re-opening of the recently upgraded Centennial Field in Blackville on Thursday, July 9. Admission is free. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned to commemorate the overhaul of the baseball park beginning at 6:00pm.  The two new mosquito teams, children aged nine to eleven, will play…

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Restored Walking Trails on Beaubears Island

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 6, 2015 /

By Tara McIntyre Friends of Beaubears Island is pleased to announce the opening of the Restored Walking Trails on the island. Beaubears Island is located at the meeting point of the Northwest and Southwest Miramichi Rivers. The island is most famous for being a summer camp and meeting place for the Mi’kmaq over 3000 years ago, an Acadian…

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Book Review: Random Acts by Valerie Sherrard

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 6, 2015 /

This young adult story concerns three ‘quintessential almost thirteen year olds’ Zoey, Jenna and Bean who, after scarfing down a huge meal of pizza, garlic cheese fingers, Caesar salad, a dozen buffalo wings (which eventually get … Read more…

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Rock ‘n Roll Festival Huge Success

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 6, 2015 /

The weather gods were feeling the Rock ‘N Roll this weekend as sunny skies and warm temperatures drew record crowds to the Newcastle downtown. The 21st Annual Rock ‘n Roll Festival wrapped up yesterday, Sunday July 5th, with the Goodie Shop Restaurant Golden Oldie Car Show. The highlight event of the weekend had over 100 car owners from…

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Movie Review: Inside Out (2015)

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 4, 2015 /

by Kieran Crocker Inside Out is an animated Disney/ Pixar film, which I just got back from seeing. It stars Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling, Bill Hader and Phyllis Smith. The plot is an 11 year old girl named Riley, she moves from Minnesota to San Francisco and most of the movie is set…

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Happenings on the River

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 3, 2015 /

We’re looking at warm temperatures and lots of sunshine heading into this weekend on the Mighty Miramichi! It’s going to be the perfect weekend to get out and about and do something fun. Tonight the Rock ‘n Roll Festival continues with Thirsty Rangers in the Big Tent on the Newcastle Waterfront! Over on the Chatham side…

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Smolt-to-Adult Rearing Study Initiated

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 3, 2015 /
MSA

The crisis over poor adult salmon returns in the past few years has generated a lot of attention and we are all trying to come up with the solutions that will see large numbers of salmon in our rivers again. The MSA has been meeting with other organizations and individuals to share ideas about the […]

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Rock ‘n Roll Festival Kicks Off

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 3, 2015 /

The 21st annual Rock ‘n Roll Festival returned to the river last night, kicking off with the famous street dance and fireworks. The festival got under way in the Downtown Newcastle Waterfront Parking Lot with the Official Opening Ceremonies and Street Dance beginning at 7 pm. Music for the Street Dance was provided by Tim Irving…

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