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Miramichi Author David Adams Richards Appointed to Senate
David Adams Richards (photo by Bruce Peters) The Prime Minister's Office announced today that renowned Miramichi author, David Adams Richards has been appointed to the Senate. He will represent New Brunswick in the Red Chamber. "I am extremely — extremely — proud to...
2017 Quilt Show and Market
The Miramichi Quilt Guild cordially invites you to attend the 2017 Quilt Show and Market to be held on Friday, September 29th from 10 am to 8 pm and on Saturday, September 30th from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is $5 per person. The event will be held at the Exhibition...
2017 Recipients of the Order of New Brunswick
The names of the 2017 recipients of the Order of New Brunswick were announced as part of the official New Brunswick Day celebrations in Edmundston. “A big part of what makes this province so special is our people. Congratulations to all of the recipients being named to the Order of...
Ironmen Claim First Place
The Miramichi Honda Chatham Ironmen clinched the 2017 pennant last week with a 5-4 win over the Fredericton Royals at Ironmen Field. Nolan Levy was the hero of the game as he came into the game as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the six inning and belted a solo...
2nd Annual YogaFest Miramichi happens Saturday
Waterford Green is the place to be on Saturday August 26th, 2017 as Miramichi yoga teachers come together to offer a full day of FREE yoga classes for the Second Annual YogaFest Miramichi. The day’s schedule is comprised of a variety of classes – starting with an energetic wake up...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, August 24, 2017
Please see the Coalition for Better Atlantic Salmon Management’s website below for updates Head Guide at Mt Channel Wes Curtis and guest Trudy Cox with a fresh grilse Caught on Friday. Submitted by Ledges Inn. MIRAMICHI – Generally, there are some fish in the system, both...
Book Review: “Flightpaths” by Heidi Greco
by James M. Fisher, The Miramichi Reader July 2, 2017, marked the eightieth year of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance while flying over the Pacific Ocean. Ms Earhart was not alone; along with her was navigator Fred Noonan. I was eager to read Flightpaths (2017, Caitlin Press) a structured prose-with-poetry composition by...
Metepenagiag Artifact Repatriation – Canada 150th Anniversary Celebration
Metepenagiag Heritage Park Inc. (MHPI), in collaboration with Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation, is organizing a major Canada 150th anniversary celebration on Saturday, August 26, 2017, as part of the repatriation of artifacts to the community. Metepenagiag Heritage Park Inc. is working with the Province of New Brunswick’s Archaeological Services Branch to...
Beaubears Island Tours All Day – August 26th
As our summer season once again draws to a close, Friends of Beaubears Island will be hosting our annual Tours All Day event, consisting of a full day of historical tours, every hour on the hour, on Saturday August 26th at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, and...
2017 Tall Ships Amateur Photo Contest
The Marketing Committee of the 2017 Miramichi Festival of Tall Ships announces its sponsorship of an Amateur Photo Contest. Amateur photographers are encouraged to submit their Best Photos, which feature the ships, the pirates, people or activities/events which took place during the July 7 – 9, 2017 weekend. Only Amateur...
From New York, Broadway Singers entertain at Pub 981, Last Nite tonight
What an evening of entertainment and dining. We were fortunate to have dinner at Pub 981 enjoying Roxies Chicken special, smothered with her special sauce and Fish and Chips from fresh Haddock and chips, Cooked to perfection 🙂 You have one last chance to catch this Broadway performance, Sat, doors...
NB Power commissions fast-charging stations in Woodstock and Prince William
Two more fast-charging stations have been commissioned along the Trans-Canada Highway in Woodstock and Prince William giving drivers of electric vehicles more options for recharging in New Brunswick. The Woodstock Murray’s Irving and the Prince William Petro-Canada / Acorn Restaurant fast-charging stations are now available for use in the parking...
Miramichi Scottish Festival 2017
On June 13, 1842, the Scots of the Miramichi were approved to establish a Highland Society at Miramichi. The first President was James Gilmour, business partner of Alexander Rankin of Rankin & Gilmour Co., who came to the Miramichi in 1812. They and other local Scots were the driving force...