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Mental Health Week May 2-8
Mental Health Week is being held in New Brunswick May 2-8. “As part of Mental Health Week, I encourage all New Brunswickers to talk openly and honestly about mental health issues,” said Health Minister Victor Boudreau. “Mental health is important and we need to reduce the stigmas that often create...
Fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Research in Memory of Kim “Big Daddy” Lawlor
The 3rd Annual Big Daddy Show 'n Shine Fundraiser will be held May 28th, 2016 at North and South Esk Regional High School (NSER) in Sunny Corner. Come gather with old friends and family and meet new friends too beginning at noon and running until 3 pm. There will be...
International Compost Awareness Week
The following message was released today by Environment and Local Government Minister Brian Kenny to mark International Compost Awareness Week, May 1-7. International Compost Awareness Week Recycling organics through composting is a simple and rewarding way to help protect the environment. Recognizing this week enables us to raise awareness of...
Blackville’s Biggest Ever Pre-Owned Auto Sale!
Spring on in to Blackville’s biggest ever pre-owned auto sale! Hosted by Towne Auto Group (Towne Ford, Towne Mazda and Towne Auto Center), this 26 hour sales event takes place May 5 to May 7 at Blackville Park! Push, pull or drag your trade-in for $1000! (must have registration) Towne...
Ask A Farmer: We’re Eager to Start Planting!
Locally owned and locally operated since 1982, the folks at Miramichi Feeds know what they're talking about when it comes to any kind of farming. Whether you’re raising chickens or planting vegetables, they have everything to see you through your project, start to finish. If you have a question to...
Bass Season Opened May 1st
The recreational striped bass fishery will take place from May 1st – October 31st 2016. The retention fishing periods will take place from May 9th – 29th, July 30th – August 21st, September 2nd – 5th, and October 22nd – 30th. During the retention fishing periods, anglers will be able...
National Emergency Preparedness Week May 1-7
The following message was issued by Justice and Public Safety Minister Stephen Horsman in recognition of National Emergency Preparedness Week, May 1-7: Taking action to protect you and your family in the event of an emergency begins before an emergency happens. National Emergency Preparedness Week is coordinated by Public Safety...
Book Review: “The Memory Chair” by Susan White
by James M. Fisher, The Miramichi Reader I must admit to a certain guilty pleasure that comes from reading and reviewing Young Adult (YA) novels. First of all, they are an "easy" read; the stories are often straightforward, devoid of gratuitous sex, profanity and violence (in most cases) and the author’s message...
Premier Launches New Brunswick’s Open Data Policy
Premier Gallant unveiled the province’s new open data policy on Thursday April 28th while attending the 2016 Canadian Open Data Summit in Saint John. “The establishment of an open data policy will foster new start-up businesses, increase transparency and enable New Brunswickers to help solve some of the challenges our province...
Giv’er Miramichi is Now Hiring
MCG Media is looking for a full time Sales & Advertising Consultant for the Miramichi Region. The successful applicant is responsible for networking in the community, contacting associations, groups, and businesses to understand their needs and offer advertising solutions. Desired Skills & Experience Requirements include but are not limited to...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, April 28, 2016
The second week of spring salmon continues to provide good fishing. Keep in mind the best fishing is a few days after ice-out, but there is still good fishing to be had. Sunday May 1 is the official opening for two more sport fisheries. The first is for trout which...
Two New Brunswick Theatre Companies Announce Historic Partnership
Two of New Brunswick’s oldest theatre companies have come together in a historic partnership to create the province’s first professional stage production to be produced in both official languages. A Sunday Affair, written by Gabrielle Houle, Thomas Morgan Jones and Richard Lee will be produced by Theatre New Brunswick (TNB)...
Culture Plus: A strong new partner for NB’s cultural workforce
An important player is taking the stage in NB’s cultural sector. Several years of collaboration within the cultural sector has led to the establishment of the Cultural Human Resources Council of New Brunswick (Culture Plus), a not-for-profit, bilingual organization committed to ensuring the vitality of the cultural workforce through life-long...