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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 8, 2016
Generally, the beginning of September has produced some good fishing. Water conditions have been good, although warmer weather earlier this week is beginning to slow the activity somewhat. Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Dominic LeBlanc has made an interesting change to the striped bass angling season earlier this week. Minister...
Timberwolves Edge Ramblers 4-3 in Last Pre-Season Match
Photo by Greg MacDiarmid. The Miramichi Timberwolves defeated the Amherst Ramblers 4-3 at the Miramichi Civic Centre on Sunday September 4th. The Ramblers took the lead early with a short handed unassisted goal from Eddie Banville at 7:25 in the 1st Period. Matt Lapointe brought the score to 2-0...
10 Things Under $10 to do in Miramichi this Fall!
Compiled by Discover Miramichi 1. Learn about our history. Enjoy the documentary Still Fishing, at Myers Church in Hardwicke. Still Fishing will give a new and personal perspective on the worst fishing disaster in New Brunswick History. ($) a free will offering to Myers Church 2. Enjoy a scenic drive...
Minor Hockey Registration Starts Now
Avoid the Line-ups. Registration is now open for all minor hockey players in Baie Ste Anne, Miramichi, Renous, and Sunny Corner. Click here to register online. Register at a time and location of your choosing. You will need a credit card and a Medicare card to complete the registration, as well...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 1, 2016
Angling for Late August continues to be quite positive, particularly on the Main Southwest Miramichi. Rain Wednesday evening and Thursday should keep water levels and temperatures right for fishing. Depending on the amounts of rain, it may take a day or two for most pools to be fishable. There have...
Book Review: “The Call of the Ocean” by Jim Wellman
by James M. Fisher, The Miramichi Reader Flanker Press recently released an invaluable book penned by Jim Wellman of twenty-eight fascinating profiles of people who are (or were) involved with the modern ocean fishery industry in one way or another. There are stories of lives lived on the sea, lives lost...
Writers of 22 Minutes Comedy Tour at Vogue Tomorrow Night
The writers from This Hour Has 22 Minutes – Heidi Brander, Bob Kerr, Matt Wright and Adam Christie – fly in from Los Angeles, Toronto and Newfoundland to tour New Brunswick with shows beginning this evening August 31st in Moncton and continuing tomorrow night, September 1st, at The Vogue Theatre in Miramichi. Tickets...
Festival 506 Coming to Miramichi this October
Miramichi will be the place to be this October as Festival (506) comes to the mighty river for the very first time! Thirty-eight bands and solo artists from all across New Brunswick will meet in the 'Chi October 13th to 16th to take part in this event which has something for...
Sobeys Dietitians Nutrition Events September 2016
Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what your Sobeys Dietitians are up to this month in Douglastown! Tuesday, September 20th 11 am -1 pm Healthy Cooking with Chef Brian Matheson ($15) Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by the Sobeys chef and get nutrition tips from their dietitian. Menu this month is: Caesar Salad with...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, August 25, 2016
Last week was a pretty good one for fishing, particularly on the Southwest Miramichi where many anglers limited out. Rain early this week brought the water levels up, but conditions should be very good for the weekend. There are reports on good numbers of fish around. Doug White’s Tammerack Sports...
Stuff the Car Event in Downtown Newcastle
The Newcastle Business District is throwing a back to school party in Queen Elizabeth Park, Wednesday August 31st from 11 am to 3 pm. Everyone is invited to bring along their family, friends and neighbours to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of food, jumping castles, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting and balloon artist....
Air Show Atlantic 2016
The Atlantic Canada International Air Show returned to Miramichi on the weekend. Thousands of fans travelled from all across the Maritimes to witness the amazing performances overhead as well as to view the numerous displays on the ground and meet the pilots. One of the highlights of the show was...
2016 Miramichi Scottish Festival Held
The 2016 Miramichi Scottish Festival kicked off on Friday August 18th with their Tartan and Awards Banquet. Three outstanding members received William Davidson Medals Sally Donald, Boyd Allison and John McKay. A $5000 Scholarship was also awarded to John MacMillan. The Fochabers Fiddlers from Scotland and Mason's Tender from Fredericton provided the evening's entertainment. The...