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Walk for Alzheimer’s – Walk Online 2020
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is moving online! While we can’t physically walk together right now, we can still connect virtually and come together in spirit as a sign of solidarity and hope for those living with dementia! The time is right. Now. Join. Walk. Help. Join us...
Miramichi Writer Wayne Curtis Releases a New Collection of Short Fiction
Book review by James M. Fisher. Winter Road is the newest collection of Wayne Curtis' fictional short stories and is a continuation of his 2017 collection, Homecoming: The Road Less Travelled. The classic Wayne Curtis is all here: reminiscences of glory days gone by, of a world that has changed,...
Surprise! Miramichi Salmon Fishing Begins Early
Jason Curtis’s Britanny pup Lattie watches him bring in a grilse on the SW Miramichi. Campbell’s Pool is in sight just downriver. Country Haven’s website says that this fish was caught within five minutes of beginning to fish by Larissa Bryenton. The start of the Atlantic salmon fishing season in...
Nature NB, Clean Foundation hosting Maritimes Backyard BioBlitz
Nature NB is launching a new initiative to collect information on local biodiversity and to encourage New Brunswickers to spend time outdoors. Anyone can participate by submitting photos of emerging flowers, animals, trees, birds, lichens, or all the above! Nature NB, in partnership with the Clean Foundation and the Maritimes...
Jerrica Manderville, On Finding Her Voice
by Stacy Underhill, Just two years ago, Jerrica Manderville was petrified to present a project in front of the people she grew up with at school. Now, at 14 years old, she has found her confidence and will be one of the inspirational Speakers at WE Day 2020, October 8...
THANK YOU Decal Campaign Shows Support to Front Line Workers
Covid-19 has cast a very dark shadow on our world in recent days. However, nothing can take away the hope we as Canadians have for a better world. Together, we will get through this, we will find a way, we will come back stronger as a country and as people....
Ashley Hallihan, Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs at BHS
by Deanna Nordin Blackville School is a K-12 school situated in the little Village of Blackville. Within this school there is a new learning facility called the BHS ICE Centre. The BHS ICE Centre focuses on Innovation, Collaboration, and Entrepreneurship. Here students are encouraged to participate in activities where they...
Meet Bruce Harrison, Artisan – Knot ‘n Butt Wood
by Stacy Underhill Bruce Harrison in his workshop making a heart shaped box. If you’ve been to a market or craft sale in the past year, chances are you’ve come across Bruce Harrison of Knot ‘n Butt Wood. His tall stature and twinkling smile are surpassed only by his booming...
Allan J. Ritchie and the Ritchie Wharf
by the Miramichi Historical Society, Ritchie Mill, photographer Ole Larsen.Photo courtesy of Provincial Archives of New Brunswick. P6-281 Have you ever looked up at the sailing masts on the Ritchie Wharf recreation area and wondered why these are a prominent feature of the site? Easy enough to connect water and...
Tai Chi and Qi Gong – Staying Fit While Standing in Place
By Mary E. King Tai Chi is a slow moving, breath-focused exercise or series of exercises exhibiting a number of postures and movements all oriented to enhancing relaxation, balance and physical function. As an internal and mindfulness practice, Tai Chi and Qi Gong also help the practitioner with focus, stress,...
Oh, The Things You Can Do With Glue
By Northumberland Coop Everyone on Pinterest is going crazy for projects involving white glue and hot glue, but what happened to good ol’ reliable wood glue? This is one of the handiest items to have in your work area. If you’re new to woodworking, you might be unsure of the...
Winner of Quilt Raffle
The Friends of Seamen's Hospital Craft Group are very pleased to announce the winner of the Quilt Raffle. The lucky ticket was drawn by members Christel Pond, Paula Johnston and Frances Novinscak. The winner was Mrs. Stella Lefurgey of Miramichi. Stella's daughter Amy Lefurgey was able to accept the quilt...
How to Adapt to a New Way of Working
By Adaptive Office Solutions The recent outbreak has challenged us all and is changing our business landscape. For most businesses to continue to function they have had to find new ways for their employees to be productive. Now, team members are working from home, which means their remote office includes...