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Libraries Inspire/Les bibliothéques, une source d’inspiration!
October is designated Canadian Library Month and to celebrate libraries in both Chatham and Newcastle are hosting events for people of all ages. This year’s theme is “Libraries Inspire/Les bibliothéques, une source d’inspiration!” Parents are welcome to bring their children to local events not only during Canadian Library Month, but...
T-wolves Tyler Brown Named Third Star of Week
Tyler Brown The MHL has selected its three stars for the week of October 6th - 12th, 2014. The third star for this week is Miramichi Timberwolves forward Tyler Brown. In his lone appearance of the week, the 19 year old from Middleton, Nova Scotia potted...
Mac’s Seafood Celebrates Successful First Year in Miramichi
At the Miramichi Timberwolves Season Home Opener, Don Mac presents councillor Billy Flieger with a Mac's Seafood coat as a thank you for helping them out over the last year by getting them involved in the sports community. Photo by Greg MacDiarmid. Wow, it's hard to...
New Edition of GG Nominated Novel Released
Book coverLion’s Head Press released a new edition of New Brunswick author Raymond Fraser’s novel, The Bannonbridge Musicians. Raymond Fraser’s relentlessly funny third novel tells the story of a group of young Maritimers forever dreaming of “goin’ down the road” and making it big in Toronto. Their drinking bouts, their...
Government Invests in Miramichi Region Recreational Fisheries Conservation Projects
As part of the second round of the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program, Tilly O’Neill-Gordon, Member of Parliament for Miramichi, announced that the Government of Canada will provide close to $126,000 toward four projects in the Miramichi region focused on conserving fish habitat. “Protecting our geographic heritage in communities across...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, October 9, 2014
The advice given to any Endeavour is usually “to finish strong”. After a dismal season throughout most of the summer, the Fall season is shining brightly in comparison. Anglers are seeing reasonable amounts of fish and catching has certainly improved over the last couple of weeks, both with fresh and...
Third Annual Miramichi Wellness/Holistic Fair
Come and discover ways of healing the Body, Mind, Spirit and Soul at the third annual Miramichi Wellness/Holistic Fair. This year the fair will be a two day event, Saturday and Sunday, October 18th and 19th from 10 am to 5 pm each day at Carrefour Beausoleil, 300 Beaverbrook Road. Approximately...
City of Miramichi Sports Wall of Fame
The City of Miramichi Sports Wall of Fame is again seeking nominations for inductions to the wall in February, 2015. Nominees are sought in the following categories: athlete, builder, and team. Complete nomination guidelines are available at Beaubear Credit Union sites, City Hall, online at miramichiwalloffame.com, or from any member...
Premier Gallant, Executive Council members named, sworn in
Premier Brian Gallant and the members of the Executive Council were sworn in this afternoon in a ceremony held at the legislative assembly in Fredericton. Gallant spoke about the new government’s vision for New Brunswick. “Job creation will be the top priority of this government in our coming mandate,” Gallant...
World Awareness Mental Health Day Walk
NB Mental Health Consumer Network Miramichi Branch #7 and Caring Friends Activity Centre will hold a Walk for World Awareness Mental Health Day this Friday, October 10, 2014. They will be gathering beginning at 11:45 am at Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #3) 18 McCurdy Street in Chatham. The walk will start at noon. After the walk there will...
Timberwolves Shut Out Pictou County
Photo by Greg MacDiarmid The Miramichi Timberwolves downed Pictou County 2-0 Saturday, October 4th at the Civic Centre in front of 823 fans and remain perfect (3-0) at home. Riley Scott and Neil Aird, both with their first of the season, scored for the Timberwolves. The...
Scott Knowles Memorial Hockey Pool
The Rotary Club of Newcastle is having a fundraiser to raise money for various Rotary projects. The deadline to enter the Scott Knowles Memorial Hockey Pool is October 19, 2014 at 12 am. Entries are $20 for one, $50 for three, and $100 for seven entries. Prizes are 1st $1000,...
Household Hazardous Waste & E-waste Collection
The Greater Miramichi Regional Service Commission – Solid Waste Services advises there will be a Household Hazardous Waste and E-waste Collection on Saturday October 4th, 2014 from 8 am until 12 noon at 320 Newcastle Blvd., in the Saint Mary's Catholic Church parking lot. Examples of accepted Household Hazardous Waste...