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1809 Restaurant & Bar Farm to Table Feature
by Jesse MacDonald, Executive Chef Chef Jesse MacDonald sourcing fresh seafood.In early May we began a Farm to Table feature at 1809 Restaurant & Bar in the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel. Every night we offer a different dinner entree with a starch, vegetables and protein all sourced locally. The importance...
A Friday Afternoon at Canada’s Irish Festival on the Miramichi
Photos and Story by Anthony McLean From now until this Sunday is the 32nd Canada's Irish Festival on the Miramichi in the former Town of Chatham/ Miramichi East. I had a terrific opportunity of attending Friday afternoon's vendors and entertainment held at Waterford Green. Some of these vendors are here...
The Blackville Women’s Institute Active in the Community for 85 Years
Blackville Women’s Institute members Doreen Stewart, Lois Corney and Joan Underhill at their annual Christmas Craft Sale. The Blackville Women’s Institute celebrated Heritage Week in February with the theme “Leadership and Legacy”. Eleanor Donald, secretary, spoke of the Women’s Institute’s work in Blackville: "I will speak on Legacy which means...
Keenan’s to Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Bob and Madine Keenan will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open-house on Saturday, July 16. The celebration takes place from 1 to 4:30 pm at their home at 26 Station Street in Blackville. All are welcome to attend. The couple were married on July 16, 1966 at Saint...
Celebrate Aboriginal Heritage on the Miramichi this Summer
For 3000 years Aboriginal Persons have been contributing culture and spirit to the Miramichi region. Join us in celebrating Aboriginal Heritage on the Miramichi this summer. July 14 – 17 Enjoy the sunrise, see traditional dancing or enjoy the magnificent fireworks display at the Natoagneg (Eel Ground) PowWow this summer....
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 14, 2016
With better trapnet numbers (see below) and more catching, angling is looking up somewhat. Hopefully, it is a sign of things (fish) to come. A little more rain and cooler temperatures would certainly help the angling. [wp_bannerize group="doug1"] Doug White’s Tammerack Sports Fly Shop in Juniper said it was not...
Give them Something to Talk About!
We love to find people talking about their visits to Miramichi and seeing the photos they post online. Jessica posted this relaxing photo on her blog after receiving a river tubing get-away for her birthday. She wrote: “River Tubing is something I will never forget. Floating down the Miramichi River...
2016 Tay Creek Folk Festival
Tay Ridge Farm, situated just 25 minutes north of Fredericton, will be hosting the ninth annual Tay Creek Folk Festival from July 22nd to 31st, 2016. An array of musical genres will be featured, including Folk, Country, Blues and Bluegrass, Celtic, Classic Rock, and Soul. The festival kicks off at...
“Closing the Season” Book from Brad Burns
“Counting today, we still have three more fishing days left. That’s three days of blueberry pancakes, bacon, and eggs fried in bacon fat; three days of evening cocktails and tasty, high-calorie hors d’oeuvres on the deck; three days nodding off in our chairs after dinner, watching a game on the...
2016 Dooryard Arts Festival Happens Soon
The 2016 Dooryard Arts Festival kicks off on Thursday July 21st and runs through Saturday July 23rd in Woodstock. Thursday at the main stage is going to be a great time, full of local talent. Opening up the evening will be local group Luke and the Drifters. Look no further...
This Old Thing July 2016
Each month our readers enjoy guessing the latest "Old Thing" that Bernie Colepaugh has pulled off the shelf or out of his shed. This month Bernie sent another photo ... and we think he has you stumped! So far we haven't received any guesses which is quite unusual! Do you...
Boating in Miramichi
About 70 km inland from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, in the city of Miramichi, there are two marinas. Station Wharf Marina sits on the East side of the river in the Historic Downtown Chatham Business District and the Miramichi Boating and Yacht Club sits on the West side in...
Parks Day at Beaubears Island
On July 16, Parks Canada honours their National Parks and Historic Sites across the country in an annual event where thousands of people participate in fun, educational, family-oriented events in parks and Historic Sites across the country. Many activities highlight the important role that parks play in maintaining healthy and...