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Frog Races a Big Hit at Summer Survival
Bay du Vin Summer Survival once again held their famous frog races yesterday, Saturday August 1st, in the rink. The frog races started when Summer Survival began 31 years ago and are still one of the biggest family events at the festival. This year over 100 frogs were registered. Congratulations to the top three winners...
Historic Period Beach Finds
A clay pipe found on a local beach. The front is decorated with intricate leaves and the back is ribbed with tiny decorative curls. By S. Glidden Remnants of glass, pottery and metal from implements used in the daily lives of European settlers are still visible...
Ironmen Sweep Islanders
Photo by Brian Richard The Miecon Ironmen swept the Charlottetown Islanders 2-1 and 3-2 in a doubleheader on a very wet Saturday night. Jamie Walls had 14 strikeouts in game one and Jimmy Russell drove home Darren Hardy with the winning run in game 2. Kevin...
Middle Island Irish Heritage Festival Under Way
The Middle Island Irish Heritage Festival is under way and will continue throughout the weekend with lots of fun activities for the whole family. To find out more details and what's happening when, click here to read the story we published earlier this week.. Click to enlarge any of the photos...
MVBL Old-Timers Tournament on this Weekend
Game play started last night, Friday July 31st, in the 39th Annual Miramichi Valley Baseball League (MVBL) Old-timers Tournament with the Chatham Head Tigers and the MVBL Stars hitting the field. Stands were full of appreciative fans who came to cheer on their team. Also part of the Friday evening activities...
Bill Anderson 4th Annual Photo Exhibition
The Gingerbread House, Bay du Vin Bill “Andy” Anderson, also known as the “VW Bug Guy” and “shutter bug” hobbyist invites you to his 4th Annual Exhibition and Sale of over 100 photographs at the New Jersey Community Hall (formerly one room school) off Route 11...
Around the River this Weekend July 30th – August 3rd
The forecast is looking like cooler cloudy weather with rain possibilities for most of this NB Day long-weekend, but on the brighter side the holiday Monday is shaping up to be a beauty! Let's keep our fingers crossed that Mother Nature gives us some sunshine and you and your family get out to enjoy...
The Countdown is on to the 2015 Blackville Homecoming
The countdown to Blackville Homecoming is on! The three-day homecoming weekend takes place this weekend, Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2 and is open to anyone who attended school in the area that is now served by Blackville School. It’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect with classmates, faculty and staff,...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 30, 2015
Like last week, we have another very positive report this week. Almost every part of the river system is reporting very good numbers of fish in the system. However, the fish are not taking as well as many anglers would like, or if they do, they are taking short as...
Sobeys Nutrition Events August
Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what our Sobeys Dietitians are up to this August! Thursday, August 6th 11 am - 1 pm Healthy Cooking with Chef Owen Gibson ($15) Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our chef and get nutrition tips from our dietitian. Menu: Summer Vegetable Gazpacho, Caribbean Couscous and...
Update from City Councillor Tony “Bucket” Walsh
Another month has gone by and I hope everyone’s summer is going well despite the weather. The tenders have been awarded for repaving some of our streets which we budgeted for so don't forget to respect the people that are directing the travel and the crews working on bettering our roads....
Middle Island Irish Heritage Festival July 31st – August 3rd
Come spend this New Brunswick Day long weekend at Middle Island Irish Historical Park as they celebrate Irish Heritage! On Friday July 31st from 1 - 3 pm take a guided tour of the Island with a historic character. The kiddies will have fun getting their face painted and everyone will enjoy...
Tabusintac Old Home Week 2015 Schedule
It only happens once every five years and ... you might need four years to recover! But 2015 is the year to celebrate! Tabusintac Old Home Week kicks off this weekend with a full week jam packed with activities for the whole family! All Roads Lead Home! Tabusintac Old Home Week...