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MRTA Tourism Rallies scheduled for February 22nd
The Miramichi River Tourism Association (MRTA) says that more tourists will be coming to visit Miramichi. If you want to find out the details and learn how your business can benefit, the organization invites you to join them on Monday February 22nd at one of two Tourism Rallies they are...
Chinese New Year Celebrated on the Miramichi
The Miramichi Multicultural Association in partnership with NBCC-Miramichi hosted a Chinese New Year Celebration last night, Tuesday February 2nd, 2016. Chinese New Year is the most important celebration in China and is observed around the world. Also known as the Spring Festival, the first day of the Chinese New Year falls on the...
Miramichi “Champ” Benefits from Key Tag Service, Now in its 70th Year
As The War Amps 2016 Key Tags are mailed to New Brunswick residents this week, the service marks 70 years of returning lost keys to their owners. Donations to the Key Tag Service assist members of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, including Drayden Sweeney, 9, of Miramichi. Drayden...
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...