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Burnt Church WI (Women’s Institute) Wednesday Summer Luncheons Update
The Burnt Church WI (Women's Institute) Wednesday Summer Luncheons this year are cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They are usually held the last two weeks of July and first two weeks of August at the Burnt Church WI (Women's Institute) Hall, located at 325 Burnt Church Road, Burnt Church,...
63rd – 2020 Miramichi Folksong Festival
Dr. Manny’s Legacy Lives On with the63 rd Annual Miramichi ‘Virtual’ Folksong Festival This year's festival will be hosted by Melanie Ross-Breen. WHAT: A 2-day virtual folksong festival of Canada’s longest running folksong festival. WHEN: Sunday, August 2nd , & Monday, August 3rd , 2020 WHERE: Virtual via YouTube –...
July 14th Miramichi Salmon Short Report Barriers and Gill Nets
Fishing Friends: I promised an update on the latest Barrier counts as soon as available, and we got them today. Frankly after the numbers of fish reported running up the SW Miramichi, and the good fishing that has taken place, I thought the Dungarvon might well take a huge jump. ...
MSA 2020 Photo Contest
It's that time of year again! The MSA has launched our 5th Annual MSA Photo Contest! And they are looking for photos from all across the Miramichi Watershed. Each entrant can submit photos in each category: Angling Miramichi Scenes Miramichi People Kids Each 1st place winner will receive a $25...
COVID Can’t Stop Speedway Miramichi in 2020
Photo credit to Mike Francis / Racin’ Photos. After losing opening day in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Speedway Miramichi finally got their 2020 season underway on June 20th. At the Return to Racing, the Street Stock and Mini Stock divisions contested the first races held in Atlantic Canada, with...
National Parks Day on Beaubears Island
On July 18, Parks Canada honours their National Parks and Historic Sites across the country in an annual event where thousands of people participate in fun, educational, family-oriented events in parks and Historic Sites across the country. Many activities highlight the important role that parks play in maintaining healthy and...
Île Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre Welcomes New Ferry Boat
The Île Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre is pleased to welcome a new Ferry Boat for their tours - The Rustler! Tours and Ferry Service to Île Beaubears Island are available from 10 am to 4 pm from Wednesday to Sunday! Come enjoy a guided tour and learn about important chapters...
Rotary Polio Tulips Available to Order.
Thirty-five years ago, Rotary began a campaign to eliminate polio from the globe, when polio was endemic in several continents with hundreds of thousands of cases each year. Tulips are sold each year in an effort to raise awareness, funds, and support to eradicate the vaccine-preventable disease. The cost per...
Sunny Corner Covid20 Softball Tournament
The Sunny Corner Covid20 Softball Tournament will be held from Friday, July 24th to Sunday, July 26th, at the Sunny Corner Ballfield. It’ll be a tournament like no other! There will be a limit of 12 teams to register, and to register contact Katie O’Shea at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015353174882 and it is...
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #3 Take Out Corn Beef and Cabbage or Salmon Dinner
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 3 will be hosting a Take Out Corn Beef and Cabbage or Salmon Dinner. PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR ANDIT IS TAKE OUT ORDERS ONLY. It will be held on Saturday, July 18th 11 am to 6 pm...
5th Annual Prospect Place Lawn Tractor Races
The 5th Annual Prospect Place Lawn Tractor Races will be held on Saturday, July 25th, 2020, beginning at 2 pm, rain or shine at the Prospect Street Ball Field, located directly beside the Doaktown Curling Club. This is an ALCOHOL FREE EVENT. Masks must be worn if not able to...
2020 Miramichi Bike Rodeo
The 2020 Miramichi Bike Rodeo will be held on Tuesday, July 14th at the Golden Hawk Parking Lot in Chatham and on Wednesday, July 15th, at the Ledden Street Parking Lot in Newcastle from 10 AM to 12 PM Noon. All ages and types of bicycles are welcome, and this...
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church Annual Shrine Mass / Pilgrimage
The Annual Shrine Mass / Pilgrimage of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Howards, New Brunswick will be held on Sunday, July 19th, 2020. The Mass / Pilgrimage will begin at 2 PM with a reception / luncheon to follow afterwards in the church basement. Our...