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Chef’s Program in Blackville
The Chef's Program instructors from left to right: Tiffany Keenan, Kiersten Brennan, Pat Colford and April Jardine (photo by Jules Keenan) by Jules Keenan Everybody knows the importance of teaching our kids how to cook and fend for themselves before they move out to start living...
My Name is Dakhel Faraj
May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to acknowledge the rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to our country. To celebrate, the Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick invites you to an evening of theatre at the Vogue Theatre, Miramichi on Friday May 27, at 7 pm for...
Miramichi Striper Cup is this Weekend
The Miramichi Striper Cup happens this weekend, May 27-29, 2016. The City of Miramichi and Mr. Jeff Wilson recently announced that thanks to the generous sponsorship of two Miramichi companies, the Miramichi Striper Cup will be increasing the prizes for the Individual (Shoreline) Division and are able to offer cash prizes...
Book Reviews: Two Titles from Nimbus on Current Canadian Issues
by James M. Fisher, The Miramichi Reader Nimbus Publishing has produced two excellent titles dealing with issues that have been in the national headlines for some time now: Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) in the Canadian Armed Forces and the Residential School system which attempted to erase the Mi’kmaw culture...
My Lil’ Bee Honey Farm
Dr Scott MacFarlane VM has been keeping bees for a couple of years and is in the process of growing his apiary at My Lil’ Bee Honey Farm in Napan. He sent these photos in March to announce the "Flow Hive" has arrived on the Miramichi and he's happy to...
Help Hospice Miramichi Raise the Roof!
Help Hospice Miramichi Raise the Roof! Hospice Miramichi is starting a capital project this spring. The home of our future Residential Hospice at 14 Howard Street needs a new roof! This building will be a 10 bed community based palliative care facility that will become home to those individuals in Miramichi...
Fritz Frischmuth Exhibit at Carrefour Beausoleil
Drop by La Galerie ARTcadienne at Carrefour Beausoleil and see the current exhibit by Fritz Frischmuth. Fritz is an artist from Collette who creates colourful three dimensional folk art pieces, as well as paintings. The exhibit runs until May 27, 2016. La Galerie ARTcadienne is currently open from Monday to...
EBH Garden Club Plant Sale June 4th
The Escuminac, Baie Ste. Anne, Hardwicke & Area (EBH) Garden Club will be hosting their annual EBH Garden Club Plant Sale on Saturday June 4th, 2016 from 10 am to 2 pm. Everyone is invited to the EBH Garden Club Plant Sale. The event will take place rain or shine...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, May 19, 2016
Normally, this time of year is what we call the "in-between season" on the Miramichi as spring salmon season is virtually over, and the bright salmon and sea trout have not arrived yet. But in recent years, this hole has been filled adequately with Striped Bass, and during the last...
Spring Clean Up (White Goods Collection)
The Spring Clean Up for the village of Blackville will be held on Thursday, June 2. This collection will include yard waste (boxed, bagged or tied in three foot length bundles); stoves, refrigerators, freezers, barbecues, bicycles, beds, mattresses, furniture, etc. Please do not put out automobile parts, paint, tires, or...
PLAY CHASE THE KING & GET A FREE ROCK ‘N ROLL FEST WEEKEND PASS!
PLAY CHASE THE KING & GET A FREE ROCK 'N ROLL FESTIVAL WEEKEND PASS! The Rock 'n Roll Festival is offering a great promotion on their Chase the King fundraiser for all of you Rock 'n Roll lovers! During the month of May, pay online to play Chase the King for the...
Garage Party
Do you know a women who wants to ride but doesn't know how? JH Stewart's Garage Party is for her! This event is made for non-experienced riders, women ONLY! You will experience four different stations with various topics about riding. Topics covered will include everything from the basics like how to lift a...
May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Premier Brian Gallant, who is also minister responsible for Women’s Equality, reminds New Brunswickers that May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the province. “Our government has clearly stated its intolerance of sexual violence,” said Gallant. “It is our duty as a government and as a society to educate the...