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Chatham Rotary Club Show Support
Shelly Hare and Veronique Arsenault announce 2015 Dragon Boat Festival. The Rotary Club of Chatham has announced that this year's Dragon Boat Festival will be held on August 15th and 16th. The size of the team has been reduced to teams of 16 and the starting age...
2015 Nationals
Stay tuned for more information regarding the 2015 Nationals being hosted by your Miramichi’s own Chatham Miecon Ironmen.. This should be a strong tournament with 10 teams participating. The Fredericton Royals will be representing NB. There have been some changes made to Ironmen Park and more to follow. As more information...
Condolence Book for Cst. David Wynn Set Up in Miramichi
Book of condolence for Cst. David Wynn The RCMP in New Brunswick have set up condolence books for the community to sign for Cst. David Wynn from the St. Albert, Alberta detachment who passed away on January 21, 2015. Originally from Miramichi, Cst. Wynn died at...
Rob Swan: Curling Across the Nation Coming to Miramichi
The Miramichi Curling Club is excited to host a game of curling with Curling Across the Nation’s Rob Swan. Rob is curling over 100 games across Canada to raise money for his hometown curling club in Harvey Station. The club hasn't had any major renovations since it first opened in...
Final Roster Announced for Team New Brunswick
The final roster for the 2015 Canada Winter Games has been announced! Athletes from communities throughout the province will compete in Prince George, British Columbia from February 13 - March 1. Like the Olympics, the Canada Games alternate between Summer and Winter competitions every two years. Roughly 3,000 athletes compete in...
Groundhog Day Ball & More at Folklore Park in Renous
Zach's Band to play at first annual Groundhog Day Ball. On Friday, January 30th, the Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous will hold their first annual Groundhog Day Ball. The music will be by Zach's Band and will go from 8 until 11 pm. There will be refreshments--food, coffee...
New Restaurant to Open Tuesday in Blackville
A new restaurant is coming to Blackville. Hooked N’ Cooked Family Restaurant opens its doors on Tuesday, January 20. The eatery, located in the former OK Busy Tots Daycare building at 208 Main Street, has been completely renovated over the past several months by owners Peter Greely and Bradley Urquhart....
Book Nook Success
Opening Day celebrations at the ARM Book Nook, 139 Duke Street, in Chatham. This past June 2014, Autism Resources Miramichi (ARM) opened a used bookstore called the Book Nook at 139 Duke Street in Chatham. Currently they employ four individuals with disabilities, for 30 hours per...
WorkSafeNB launches “It’s Your Job” student video contest
WorkSafeNB has launched a contest to spread information about workplace safety aimed at high school students in the province. In co-operation with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, WorkSafe NB hopes to spread knowledge of workplace safety by challenging students to create two-minute videos that illustrate the importance...
Challenge: What Books have Inspired You?
What books have inspired you? We’re challenging readers to list 10 books that have had a profound effect upon them. What are the books you’ve never been able to shake off? That have stuck with you throughout the years? Email your list to with “Books Challenge” in the subject...
Biggest Quitter Challenge Events for Weedless Wednesday
Miramichi's Biggest Quitter Challenge rolls out on Weedless Wedneday, January 21, 2015. On January 21, 2015, Miramichi will roll out its Biggest Quitter Challenge. The aim of the challenge is to help individuals stop smoking on (Weedless Wednesday). You can commit to: 1. Quit smoking 2....
“Beat the Peak” with NB Power
NB Power is challenging New Brunswickers to join them in their Beat the Peak initiative this winter. During the coldest three weeks of winter, Beat the Peak is meant to inspire New Brunswick residents to cut back on their energy usage. Heavy use of electricity during peak hours means extensive...
Get Active This Winter in Blackville
The New Year is all about new beginnings and a fresh start to get healthy and fit. With Blackville Mango, it’s never been easier or more fun to get active. The Blackville Walking Group welcomes you to meet each night Monday to Friday, any time between 6pm to 8:30pm, at...