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Beaubears Island Speaker Series
As 2016 marks the 150th anniversary of the final ship being built on Beaubears Island, the Friends of Beaubears Island will host an array of events throughout the year to commemorate the twilight of shipbuilding. The first of these will be an enlightening lecture series featuring seven Miramichi historians. Presentations...
Chase the King Week 7 Winner
Congratulations to Brenda Goguen, the Rock 'n Roll Festival's Chase the King Week 7 Winner with ticket #156! Brenda won $53.60 for the draw. Her designate Rick Goguen cut the eight of Clubs so the King of Spades remains in the deck. The jackpot of a minimum guaranteed prize of $2000 with 45...
Call for Artists: Bay of Chaleur Drawing & Painting Symposium
The SymposiumBDC team is very proud to announce the second Bay of Chaleur drawing & painting Symposium. Graciously hosted by the Village of Atholville, this event will showcase professional New Brunswick artists alongside a selection of the most dynamic visual artists from the Bay of Chaleur region. Artists, you will...
Air Show Atlantic returns to Miramichi!
The 2016 Atlantic Canada International Air Show returns to Miramichi this summer on August 13th and 14th! This Air Show is unique in that it is the only Air Show in North America that presents world-class performances in a different location each year. The challenge is a big one but,...
Submission Call: 2016 Mighty Miramichi River Guide
Calling all photographers and writers who love the Miramichi region! The deadline is rapidly approaching for submissions to Mighty Miramichi’s annual Miramichi River Guide to be distributed throughout the greater Miramichi region for tourists and locals to enjoy. If you have some fabulous photos of the area; knowledge of local history...
Register for KidZone Saturdays at Boys and Girls Club Miramichi
Register now for KidZone Saturdays at the Boys and Girls Club Miramichi! They do all sorts of fun games, activities, experiments, crafts, indoor play, and outdoor play! If your child is in Grades K – 5 and wants to meet new friends at the Boys and Girls Club – register now!...
NB Power’s Smart Habits Rebates Help Customers Save
Tens of thousands of New Brunswickers saved money and energy by purchasing nearly 13,000 programmable thermostats last fall as part of NB Power’s Smart Habits rebate program. The program offered in-store rebates on energy efficient products from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30. “New Brunswickers continue to invest in energy efficient...
Book Review: “Harbour View” by Binnie Brennan
by James M. Fisher, The Miramichi Reader Harbour View (2009, Quattro Books) deals with the small inner world of a Halifax nursing home (called Harbour View Centre) in which each character adds notes of wistfulness, sadness, lightheartedness, even tragedy to be combined in a singular literary-musical tapestry that reaches through...
Call for Submissions: The Sweetest Little Thing
The Sweetest Little Thing artwork by Moorea Hum. Photography by Kate Brayley and Morrea Hum.This February 14th, 2016 will be the 17th annual Sweetest Little Thing: the most important annual fundraising event for The Owen’s Art Gallery and Struts Gallery & Faucet Media Arts Centre in Sackville, NB. Presented in...
Free Community Food Mentors Training & Certification Program
A Community Food Mentors Training and Certification workshop will be offered on February 9th, 16th, 23rd, March 1st and 16th in the basement of The Point Church, 582 King George Highway in Newcastle. Join our five day workshop as we share knowledge, cook together and explore: Food Security Healthy Eating Community Food Action Food Safety Training...
A Taste of Chocolate
Hospice Miramichi will host “A Taste of Chocolate” on Saturday February 13th, 2016 at Tyra’s Infinity Centre (formerly the Douglastown Community Centre). The chocolate themed Dessert Theatre will feature an original one-act play entitled “Semi-Sweetheart” which is written and directed by Sam Crowell. The event will include an Arm's length Auction with incredible selection...
St. Raphael’s Hosting Valentine Supper
St. Raphael's CWL will be hosting a Valentine Supper at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall in Blackville on Sunday, February 14 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The menu includes ham, scalloped potatoes, peas and dessert. Entertainment will be provided by Amy Jardine and friends. Tickets are $10 each and can...
Preventing Tooth Erosion: Advice from the Pros
from Quali-Dent Dental Clinic Tooth erosion, or tooth wear, is the loss of the surrounding tooth structure. This loss occurs when the hard part of your teeth—which is called the enamel—is worn away by acid. Over time, this erosion can leave your teeth sensitive, cracked, and discoloured. What causes tooth...