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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, May 8, 2014
In a spring (dare I finally say that word?) that has been so late coming, many other things are late as well. Fishing for Striped Bass is off to a very slow start with only sporadic reports of decent catches. The general theory is that the water temperature has to...
Delta Fredericton Chef’s Prepare Meal for Greater Blackville Resource Centre’s Hunger Awareness Week
The Greater Blackville Resource Centre hosted their popular Soup’s On free community lunch program twice this week as part of Hunger Awareness Week. On Tuesday, May 6, lunch was served at the GBRC by Darlene Jardine and her team. The centre was also open for tours and the thrift store...
New Art Exhibition of Students from NBCC-Miramichi
The Galerie ARTcadienne presents a new exhibition from students of the Art fundamentals Program and the Animation & Graphics Program at NBCC-Miramichi. This new exhibition runs until May the 31st. A grand opening will take place this evening, Monday May 5th beginning at 6 pm at the Galerie ARTcadienne. Family,...
Miramichi Celebrates Asian Heritage Month
Celebrate Asian Heritage in Miramichi on Saturday, May 10, 2014. May is Asian Heritage Month. This acknowledges the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. It also provides an opportunity for Canadians across the country to reflect on and celebrate the...
Sobeys May Nutrition Events
May is here (and hopefully spring isn't far behind!) so that means new nutrition and wellness events happening at Sobeys Douglastown. Check out the schedule below for a list of what’s happening. Dietitian Margaret Young is especially excited about the Healthy Cooking class with Chef Owen on Tuesday, May 13th...
World Tai Chi Day
Dave's Tai Chi group in Miramichi strike a pose for the camera. by Dave Bucklow World Tai Chi Day will be celebrated locally at Ritchie Wharf in Newcastle starting at 10 am tomorrow, Saturday April 26th. This is an annual open public demonstration of the ancient Healing...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, April 24, 2014
After about a little over a week’s delay, the 2014 angling season for Spring Salmon has finally began in most places. However, conditions remain dangerous with ice jams breaking and heading down rivers. The water is cold and high, particularly with the rain in the last couple of days, which...
Blackville to Host Two Award Winning Performers in May
Catherine MacLellan In support of Hunger Awareness Week, The Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC) has a week of events planned including concerts by two award winning folk singer-songwriters – ECMA Winner Catherine MacLellan on May 5th, and Juno Award winner Stephen Fearing on May 9th. Benefit...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, April 17, 2014
Welcome to another year of Doug’s Fishing Report. Although by the calendar, opening day has come and gone, very few anglers were able to get lines in the water. Most rivers are still full of ice and the snow is blocking most roads and trails that lead to the water....
2014 Striped Bass Limited Recreational Fishery
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) approved the 2014 Conservation and Harvesting Plan for Striped Bass in the waters adjacent to the Maritime Provinces in the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence. New for 2014, the Department will authorize additional days in the retention fishery. From May 1 to 21, from August...
Story with Local Setting up for National Award
Valerie Sherrard's short-listed book. Valerie Sherrard's latest book for young people has been short-listed for the prestigious Canadian Library Association 2014 Book of the Year for Children. This respected award honours a book published in Canada in 2013 by a Canadian author that appeals to readers...
Miramichi Chamber’s Action plan for 2014
The Miramichi Chamber's Annual General meeting held at the Riverside Entertainment Center last Thursday April 3rd had an excellent turnout. Energy Minister Craig Leonard spoke on shale gas and entertained questions from the floor. To highlight the Chambers vision, President Mike Hill laid out in detail the plan for 2014 and...
Horizon Health Harmonies for Haiti Village Health
"Horizon Health Harmonies for Haiti Village Health" - A Wine/ Cheese Fundraiser, Silent Auction and Variety Show The second annual "Horizon Health Harmonies for Haiti Village Health" - A Wine/ Cheese Fundraiser, Silent Auction and Variety Show featuring entertainment from local Horizon physicians and hospital staff...