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Autism Resources Miramichi Book Nook
Official ribbon cutting when Book Nook originally opened. by James M. Fisher I was on the Chatham side of the Miramichi River looking for places that sell books, due to the fact that we no longer have a dedicated bookseller here in Miramichi since The Books...
Relax at Escuminac Beach
When Miramichiers head for the beach on a hot summer day, chances are they'll end up at Escuminac Beach & Family Campground. For campers, spacious semi-serviced (water and electric) sites are available, as well as tenting sites. Day beach passes are available to non-campers. Beach hours are 10 am - 8 pm, and...
Around the River This Weekend July 23-26
Last weekend's long range forecast turned out to be a whole lot more grey than anticipated. So let's hope that this weekend Mother Nature turns the tables and we see a lot more sunshine than promised ... because we have another HUGE weekend of events happening around the River that you...
Wilson’s Point Graveyard Tour
The spirits wait to greet you at Wilson’s Point on Saturday July 25th at 9 pm! There has been whispering emanating from the graveyard at the Enclosure, voices without bodies, and an unnatural cold clinging to the bones of unsuspecting visitors … Wilson’s Point has always been a haunted place. Plagued...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 23, 2015
This week’s report is very positive. After the end of the heat last week and several rainy days this week, water conditions have improved. There has been a general raise of water any where from 6 to 14 inches, and temperatures are down to the low 60s Fahrenheit. And, there...
Barnaby Days this Weekend
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of a weekend filled with family, friends and summer fun in Barnaby River. Barnaby Days kicks off tomorrow night, Friday July 24th with a Scavenger Hunt. Groups of three to five people will drive around Barnaby doing various activities and finding items with cameras or phones in...
Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum – Lumberjack Competition
2015 Professional Lumberjack Competition August 15th The Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum is located in the Geographical Centre of the Province in Upper Miramichi at Boiestown. Situated in the heartland of the lumbering industry, this 15 acre site provides insight into the vibrant and colourful lives of the woodsmen, their...
Culture on Display at Eel Ground Pow Wow
The annual Eel Ground Pow Wow was held from July 17th to July 19th with lots of singing and dancing as participants from across Canada and the USA came to share in this culture. Men in traditional dress and women in jingle, shawl and traditional costume danced to the beat of drummers and...
Canada Parks Day at Beaubears Island
Canada Parks Day happened Saturday July 18th and to commemorate the occasion Beaubears Island produced a special re-enactment of William Davidson's famous 1785 election campaign. The event also coincided with the official opening of the restored trail network which had a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception beginning at 2 pm. Dignitaries taking...
Neguac Celebrates Summer 2015
Neguac celebrated Summer on the weekend with a festival that kicked off Thursday July 16th and wrapped up on Saturday July 18th. The three day event was loaded with activities including a car show, a dance featuring the band Juice, a cow patty bingo, volleyball tournament, flea market, children's activities and much...
Irish Pride Fills Chatham Streets
The city turned green as celebrations for Canada's Irish Festival on the Miramichi kicked off on Thursday July 16th and wrapped up yesterday, Sunday July 19th. The festival offered something for all ages with a golf tournament, free afternoon outdoor entertainment, children's activities, genealogy, a musical theatre production, vendors, lots of live Irish...
Book Review: Saint John Facts and Folklore by David Goss
by James M. Fisher This book is the fifth (and newest) in the Facts and Folklore series published by Nimbus Publishing. Its pages are chock full of, well, facts and folklore about the New Brunswick port city of Saint John. It also has 20 black and white photos of the...
Car Show ‘n Shine in Boiestown
On Sunday, July 26th the Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum will be hosting a Car Show 'n Shine from 11 am to 3 pm. Enter your baby today, whether it's an antique car, modern car, Harley, Hot Rod, or motorcycle! Or you can register at the gates beginning at 10 am that morning....