Month: January 2016
This book by New Brunswick author and photographer Nicholas Guitard is subtitled “Rediscovering W.F. Ganong’s New Brunswick” and it is an attractive book. From the moment I took it out of the shipping wrapper and saw the cover picture of Ganong standing on a rock in the middle of a body of water doing surveys, I could sense it was something special.
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The Annual Miramichi Regional Hospital Foundation Gala was held last night, Saturday January 16th, at the Rodd Miramichi. The theme of this year’s sold out event was “Come to the Cabaret” and featured lots of feathers, masks, cabaret live statues and dancing provided by the James M Hill High School Drama Club. The glitzy and glamorous event also included both…
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The 2016 Rotary Spring Fest, hosted by the Rotary Club of Newcastle, will take place the weekend of May 27- 29. Plans are well underway and we look forward to the Ribbers, Rotary Atlantic Washer Toss Championship, Human Foosball Tournament, fabulous Local Entertainment, Children and Family Activities, Fire Fighters Games and the Open-Air Inter-Faith Service.
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The provincial government has launched a new Air Quality Data Portal, providing the public with immediate access to air quality monitoring data.
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Whether you’ve been in business for 50 years or you’re brand new there is always a new tip, trick, or strategy that you can acquire that will help grow your business to new heights. The power of learning from other entrepreneurs can be extremely helpful, if you’re willing to be open and listen and learn…
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The MSA is seeking a motivated professional, who is passionate about wildlife conservation, to join its development and communications team. The successful candidate will lead and administer all aspects of the MSA’s Event Fundraising activities as well as coordinate its Membership Services programs.
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Local resident, Vanessa McEvoy, has returned to the East Coast to pursue her entrepreneurial aspirations. In the wake of a massive exodus of young people leaving the Maritime Provinces, Vanessa is proving that there is a place in New Brunswick for young people to create opportunities for themselves that are both rewarding for the economy…
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A man, let’s call him Adam (since one of the stories in this collection is called Adam and Eve Saved from Drowning, and Eve is the name of his cousin and sometime travelling companion) is trying to escape his past: a failed marriage, children grown and out of the house, and the beautiful woman that he left his wife for suddenly departs his life.
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The Miramichi Literacy Council (MLC) will host a fundraising Spaghetti Supper at St. Mary’s Anglican Church on Wellington Street in Chatham on Friday, February 5th from 3 to 6 pm. The cost is $10. The MLC offers one-on-one confidential training to individuals who need to upgrade their literacy skills. For more information visit their website at www.miramichiliteracy.org. Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er…
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The White Gold Dinner/ Concert will be held on February 7th, 2016 at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre. This year the special guest is Leander Mendoza from Halifax. Local entertainment will be provided by Bob McCallum; Jimmy Lawlor; Jack Wilson; Ian and Margaret Craig; and Mary, Shannon and Susan Butler. Tickets are $35 each by reservation, call (506) 622-1780.
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Falls Prevention – why? Did you know that almost 62% of injury-related hospitalizations for seniors are the result of falls? According to Canadian Public Health Statistics, falls cause more than 90% of all hip fractures in seniors and 20% of injured die within a year of the fracture. After a fall, families are often unable…
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Congratulations to Monica Vanderbeck – Ticket number #449. Monica won $59.20 for this weeks Chase the King draw in support of the Miramichi Rock ‘n Roll Festival. She cut the 10 of spades so the King of spades remains in the deck.
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In our October print edition Bernie Colepaugh of the Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous shared a photo of an old item. This time was different from all the other items Bernie has submitted because even he didn’t know what it was and he was looking for ideas from our readers. When we went to print…
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