Authors Heather Down and Catherine Kenwell gathered stories from every province to illustrate the effects of COVID-19 and the ways in which ordinary Canadians are performing extraordinary acts of kindness during the pandemic. Miramichi Pizza Delight restauranteurs, Brian Geneau and David Hale were featured in one of the stories for their efforts to lift the…

Are you a recent High School Graduate? Want to capture those unforgettable memories? Private Prom photoshoots are available either for yourself or with a group of friends by Susan Brophy of Susan Brophy Photography! If you are interested or to book, contact her at 1-506-624-7790 and also be sure to visit her following websites: Website…

Do you like to have fun? Do you like to help people? Do you like shopping “amidst” beautiful things? Do you have a half day a week to volunteer? Would you like to devote that time to a caring, community-focused organization? Then The Hospice Shoppe is the place for you! For more information, and a…

We are an extraordinary adventurous family who left our roots in Saskatchewan in July 2019 for an adventure of a lifetime. We took time to learn a little bit in each province as we rolled through with our camper trailer in tow. Once we got to Miramichi we enjoyed visiting family and friends so much…

To respect public health protocols and recommendations with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Miramichi Multicultural Association will be hosting the End Racism, End Hate Peace Convoy this weekend. Vehicles will meet at the NBCC Miramichi Parking Lot at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 7th, 2020. A few speakers will begin the event on Sunday.…

Michael Walsh was born and raised on the Miramichi. His Acadian mother, Nellie (Comeau) was a school teacher and his father Albert Walsh worked for DND at the Ammunition Depot in Renous and then the RCAF base in Chatham. Albert was a proud veteran of WWII and this heavily influenced Mike as did his mother’s…

Cairns based singer/song writer Robert Ross has released his latest single from his album “It’s Never Too Late”. His song “I Will Rise” (CRS Digital and Checked Label Services) deals with the issue of domestic violence. Born in Barryville, Miramichi, Robert is now based in Cairns, Australia. Robert states: “The song “I Will Rise” is…

Imagine not worrying that a season’s worth year of heavy snow and ice has damaged the boards. How would it feel to know your deck was mold and mildew resistant, and no amount of rain would weaken it? What about the comfort of having a smooth, solid surface where little bare feet can run around…

Since 2016, nearly seventy thousand guests have participated in programming provided by the Friends of Beaubears Island Inc.  This year, despite the setbacks brought on by the current situation, the doors of the Interpretive Centre will open on June 17. In compliance with existing guidelines, and wishing the safety of both our staff and our guests,…

A group of Miramichi seamstresses have been making scrub caps and sending them to nurses in Montreal. It started when Alexandros Halavrezos, a nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital in Montreal who had been working many long shifts, reached out to his aunt Georgia Halavrezos asking if she could make him a few scrub caps.  “Do…

The Ancestry® Extra webinar series gives you access to a range of genealogy experts from across Canada and beyond. Airing every Tuesday (11am AST) and Thursday (1pm AST) on the Ancestry Canada Facebook page, these expert sessions will be filled with useful tips and tricks to help you further your family history discoveries. Sessions are…