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Boys and Girls Club A Positive Place for Kids
The Miramichi Boys and Girls Club strives to create opportunities and chances for kids from all walks of life. Children and youth from K – Gr 12 go to the Boys & Girls Club. For some it’s attending evening programs that run throughout the school year. These are free programs....
99.3 The River Summer Deck Series for the 2019 Year
The 99.3 The River Summer Deck Series kicks off for the 2019 season on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019. The event is hosted by John O'Shea, and for 8 straight weeks, they will be featuring local and East Coast Country/Roots artists on the deck of 99.3 The River, located at 396...
Cradle to Career Miramichi Preventing Summer Learning Loss in Students
The Newcastle Rotary Club is donating funds to help children improve literacy this summer. Last year Miramichi was the first city in New Brunswick to launch a city-wide campaign to reduce summer learning loss. This year Cradle to Career Miramichi is further enhancing their efforts. Cradle to Career Miramichi is...
Remembering the Summer of 1685!
Contemplating history on Beaubears Island, Quoomeneegook, (Island of the Pines). This year marks the 350th anniversary of the establishment of Fortress Ste-Croix on the Northwest branch of the Miramichi, in 1669 by administrator, fur trader, and fisherman, Richard Denys. Le centre scolaire/communautaire Carrefour Beausoleil, in partnership with Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated...
Camp Sheldrake – Building Leaders and lasting Friendships for 20 years
By David Lavoie, Chair, Camp Sheldrake, Board of Directors Camp Sheldrake is an overnight outdoor adventure summer camp for youth and teens that offers leadership building, hiking, archery, canoeing, arts and crafts and so much more. It is situated on 150 acres in Bartibog, boasts two waterfronts, several kilometers of...
Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers Recipient – Joseph René Réjean Smith, CD
Joseph "René" Réjean Smith (left) receiving his award. René Smith receives the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers René Smith, Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 3 Chatham member recently received the Governor General of Canada, Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 3 Chatham congratulates Comrade Smith on receiving this...
Miramichi to Host the National Men’s Baseball Championship
The Chatham Miramichi Honda Ironmen and the host committee are proud to present the 2019 BIGS Seeds Men's National Championship, August 22-25. The City of Miramichi looks forward to hosting the event and making the experience a memorable one for all teams, players, staff, and fans. This is the 6th...
Miramichi Evening Market
Looking for somewhere new to check out and buy from local? Head down to Water Street in Chatham on Thursday evenings for the new Miramichi Evening Market! The market runs every Thursday, all summer long, from June 27th to August 29th, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Vendors will...
2019 / 14th Annual Miramichi Salmon Association’s Salmon Classic
The 2019 / 14th Annual Miramichi Salmon Association's Salmon Classic date has been set from July 7th to 10th, 2019. This fantastic event features the following: 3 days of salmon fishing at 5 different salmon pools, delicious lunches, guide services, your fishing license and an informal and fun welcome dinner...
Community Revival in Atlantic Canada – John Norman
John Norman is the dynamic young mayor of Bonavista, NL who has been credited with turning his community into a "mecca for millennials" with a thriving business sector, exploding tourism market, and the fastest growing real estate development zone in the province. When asked about Bonavista's success, John says its...
Miramichi Senior Citizens Home Inc. Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed
The Miramichi Senior Citizens Home Inc. is in need of volunteers to join their team. They are in need of people with the delivery of hot nutritious meals to members of the Miramichi community through their Meals and Wheels program. This is a rewarding experience for all involved. For more...
Two Day Paint Getaway with Edie Szabo-Englehart
Dates: July 27 at 9am to July 28 at 3pm, at the Saint James and Saint John United Church Centre, 556 King George Highway, Miramichi (Newcastle). Price: $250 includes all meals, boat cruise and painting classes (all materials will be provided) Over the course of the weekend you will create...
Gospel Concert at the Saint James and Saint John United Church
On Saturday evening, June 22nd, 2019, beginning at 7 pm, come out to the 3rd Annual Gospel Concert presented at the Saint James and Saint John United Church, located at 557 King George Highway, Miramichi (Newcastle). The concert will feature the following performers: Bill Hachey and Don SavoieJimmy LawlorTabusintac GroupBlair...