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Help Feeder Birds Stay Healthy
By Peter Gadd and Pam Watters Awhile ago we had a young male Purple Finch at one of our feeders. In fact it was a feeder attached to our kitchen window which allowed us to see it quite up close. It was obvious it was not well. It remained perched on...
Atlantic Salmon Museum 2016 Hall of Fame Induction
Harry Whitfield Bradbury The Atlantic Salmon Museum 33rd annual Hall of Fame inducts six individuals whose lives have been intertwined with that of the Atlantic salmon. This year they honour: HARRY WHITFIELD BRADBURY (1880-1956) of Woodstock, NB. Harry was a long-time Chief Game Warden for Carleton...
Book Review: “The Glory Wind & Rain Shadow” by Valerie Sherrard
by James M. Fisher, The Miramichi Reader Miramichi’s resident Young Adult (YA) author Valerie Sherrard has had many of her books shortlisted and awarded in various categories, and these two novels are no exception. The Glory Wind (2010, Fitzhenry & Whiteside) aside from being on several shortlists, was the winner...
North Shore (NB) Regiment Open House Sunday October 23rd
The North Shore Regiment is hosting an Open house from 12 noon to 2 pm at the Unit Armouries (see poster below) on Sunday, 23 October 2016 for the Miramichi population and surrounding areas.
Saturday at Festival 506
Downtown Newcastle was hopping last night! And the party continues this evening with Festival 506! Tonight's shows are covered on your Festival 506 Passport or admission is $10 at the door. The notable exception is the dB Stage at the Vogue Theatre in downtown Chatham. The show at the Vogue Theatre is free admission...
Today at the 506 Festival
Ready to rock the 'Chi! Festival 506 is under way! Tonight's shows are covered on your Festival 506 Passport or admission is $10 at the door. Venue access is subject to capacity though, so get out early to see your faves! Here is the concert schedule for this evening at Festival 506! Mill...
Festival 506 Kicks Off Tonight with Awards Show
Festival 506 weekend has arrived on the Mighty Miramichi! Four jam packed days filled with shows and conferences kicks off this evening with the Awards Show at Carrefour Beausoleil! Performing artists include Andy Brown, Simon Daniel, City Natives, Les Hôtesses d'Hilaire, Lionsault, and a special musical homage to Matilda Murdoch with The Lumber Jills and the...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, October 13, 2016
On Saturday, October 15, another salmon angling season will be finished for the year. The few exceptions that are still open are the Bartibog, Burnt Church and Tabusintac Rivers which close October 29. Striped bass can still be fished with the final retention period now running to October 31, during...
MainStream Wrestling Final Event of Year Coming Up Soon in Renous
MainStream Wrestling Entertainment presents the final show of 2016 with a BLOCKBUSTER card at the Renous Rec Centre on Friday, November 11th at 7:00 pm! In what can easily be described as the biggest Main Event in New Brunswick this year, the top wrestler in New Brunswick meets the top...
Stompy Bot Hiring Game Design Positions
Stompy Bot Corporation in Saint John is now hiring! They currently have openings for the following positions: GAME DESIGNER 3D ENVIRONMENT ARTIST GAME PROGRAMMER 3D ANIMATOR CONCEPT ARTIST UI/UX DESIGNER People living in or near Saint John would be ideal but applicants living anywhere in NB is feasible. Apply with...
Miramichi Fishing Report October 7, 2016
by Doug Underhill As we near the end of the salmon season, it is time to get out and enjoy the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. The weather is beautiful, the Fall foliage is hitting stride, there is time for “Blast ‘n Cast” and there are reasonably good numbers of fish around,...
Three MHL Teams Gain Recognition in Latest CJHL Top 20 Rankings
The latest edition of the CJHL Top 20 Weekly Rankings were released Monday, with three teams representing the MHL. The Yarmouth Mariners remain in the upper echelon of the list while this week being joined by the Miramichi Timberwolves. The Pictou County Weeks Crushers also gain recognition as an Honourable...
Miramichi Curling Club Open House
As the leaves begin to turn that means curling is right around the corner! This year’s annual open house at the Miramichi Curling Club will be held on November 1st, 2nd and 3rd from 6-8 PM and Saturday November 5th from 10 AM - 2 PM. Everyone is welcome to...