Year: 2016

St. Mary’s Annual Irish Dessert/ Concert

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 20, 2016 /

Susan Butler will host her Annual Irish Dessert/ Concert at St. Mary’s Parish Centre in Newcastle on Sunday March 13th, 2016 beginning at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults and can be purchased at Brookdale Flower Shop, St. Mary’s Parish Office, and the Newcastle Farmers Market. The event will include desserts…

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Snowbirds & CF-18 Demo Team Coming to Air Show! New Dates Announced!

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 19, 2016 /

Organizers of Air Show Atlantic have secured the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Snowbirds and CF-18 Demo Team for the weekend of August 20-21, 2016. As a result they have advanced the date of the event by one week from their earlier announcement. Because of the new scheduling opportunity organizers have moved dates to take advantage of the RCAF’s…

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Blackville’s Michael Waugh Added to Saint John Sea Dogs

By Les McLaughlin / February 18, 2016 /

General Manager Darrell Young has announced the Saint John Sea Dogs have added defenceman Michael Waugh to the team’s 55-player protected list. Waugh, 17, is the captain of the Miramichi Rivermen of the New Brunswick/ PEI Major Midget Hockey League (NBPEIMMHL).

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Curtis Cast in Stratford Festival’s Main Stage Show

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 17, 2016 /

Blackville native and Sheridan grad Colton Curtis, 22, was ecstatic to get the call, telling him that he was cast in Stratford Festival’s main stage show. The Stratford Festival is an internationally recognized annual repertory theatre festival running from April to October in the Canadian city of Stratford, Ontario.

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Spaghetti Supper in Newcastle March 5th

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 16, 2016 /

Miramichi Worldwide will be holding a spaghetti supper with garlic toast, strawberry shortcake, tea or coffee on March 5th from 3:30 to 6 pm at the United Church Centre, 556 King George Hwy, in Newcastle. Tickets are $10.00 and are available from any committee member, at the United Church Centre office or by calling 622-7236. Proceeds…

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Taste of Chocolate Fundraiser for Hospice Miramichi Held

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 15, 2016 /

The Annual Taste of Chocolate for Hospice Miramichi was held on Saturday, February 13th at Tara’s Infinity Centre in Douglastown. The fun evening featured a Buttercup Productions original one-act play written and directed by Sam Crowell. An Arm’s Length Auction was also part of the event. Rachel Dube won the amazing door prize of a free stay with Florida Vacation…

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Miramichi Big Brothers Big Sisters/ Boys & Girls Club Proud to Help Kids Start Day Right

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 14, 2016 /

Big Brothers Big Sisters / Boys & Girls Club Miramichi are proud to be the Lead Sponsor of School Breakfast Programs in 20 local schools! Their Vision is to ensure all children and youth attend school well nourished, improving their ability to learn, giving them the best chance of success in life.

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TNB Training Opportunity with World-Renowned Instructor

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 13, 2016 /

Theatre New Brunswick’s artistic director, Thomas Morgan Jones invites all interested theatre artists to participate in the company’s upcoming workshop with instructor Kameron Steele of the Suzuki Company of Toga, Japan.

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Ignite Your Senses with Dining in the Dark

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 12, 2016 /

Take part in an unforgettable culinary experience where you’ll rely on all of your senses – except sight. Dining in the Dark is a unique dining experience of exceptional food, inspiration and blindfolds. This year Dining in the Dark will happen on Saturday, February 27th, 2016 from 6 to 9 pm at the Newcastle Lions…

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The Path to YogiNess

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 12, 2016 /

Hello, I’m Vanessa, the Yoga instructor at River City Fitness! So what is yoga to me? It’s hard to describe what yoga truly means to me as it’s changed me in so many ways; connecting my body, mind and my breath. My yoga journey started 10 years ago as a university volleyball athlete and a…

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Don’t Forget to Floss: A Message from Quali-Dent

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 11, 2016 /

Flossing is an integral part of your oral health regimen; however, many people don’t spend enough time flossing their teeth, or they don’t floss at all. By flossing just once a day, you can decrease your risk of gum disease and increase your chances of maintaining good oral health throughout your lifetime.

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White Gold Dinner and Concert

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 10, 2016 /

The annual White Gold Dinner and Concert was held Sunday February 7th at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre in the Downtown Newcastle Business District. The sold out event was hosted by the 59th Miramichi Folksong Festival and featured special guest, Leander Mendoza. Also performing were Ian and Margaret Craig, Jack Wilson and David Bonnell, Susan Butler, Jimmy Lawlor, Bob McCallum and…

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Blackville Women’s Institute to Host Heritage Day 2016

By Les McLaughlin / February 10, 2016 /

On Thursday, February 11th, the Blackville Women’s Institute will be hosting their annual Heritage Week celebrations. This event is open to the public and is free of charge. Come Celebrate Heritage Week!

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