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Walk Of Hope 2017
On Friday June 2nd, 2017 the Schizophrenia Society of New Brunswick (SSNB) – Miramichi Chapter is holding its 24th Annual Walk of Hope. The Walk will begin at 11 am in the Walmart parking lot in Douglastown and go along Douglastown Boulevard, then the King George Highway, and end at the Seamen’s...
Book Review: “Black River Road” by Debra Komar
by James M. Fisher, The Miramichi Reader Canadian author and retired forensic anthropologist Debra Komar has written her fourth book examining a historical crime, Black River Road (2016, Goose Lane Editions)*. Subtitled “An Unthinkable Crime, an Unlikely Suspect, and the Question of Character”, Ms. Komar searched back through historical court...
Become Involved with your Community Inclusion Network
What do you know about your Community Inclusion Network or CIN in your region? The CIN contributes to peoples knowledge of the reality of poverty in the region and emphasizes the power of community in utilizing assets and bringing people together. The CIN coordinates the efforts of individuals and groups...
Isabella in Concert at Vogue Theatre
By Rick Daley The Saint Michael’s Basilica Capital Fundraising Campaign will be hosting a fundraising concert on April 30th at 7 pm. The feature performer will be Isabella Imperatori. Better known by her stage name, Isabella, is a native of France where she has sang professionally for 15 years before...
Oral health: an important piece of your overall health
by Quali-dent - Your Miramichi Dental Clinic Research shows there is a relationship between oral disease and other health problems such as diabetes and certain kinds of pneumonia. There may even be a link between oral diseases and heart disease and stroke, as well as premature and low birth-weight babies. As...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, April 27, 2017
From our archives: Bill Seymour with a nice striped bass 2015 MIRAMICHI – Spring salmon season appears to be quite good in most places and slower to average in others. Striped Bass are sporadic at best thus far, with a few here and there as the...
2017 Striper Cup Bass Fishing Tournament in May
Atlantic Canada’s award winning Premiere striped bass fishing tournament attracted over 1800 fishing enthusiasts in 2016. This year's tournament runs the weekend of May 26-28, 2017. This “catch and release” tournament will feature four divisions in 2017: Team/ Boat – up to 4 people ($150 registration fee); Individual/Shore ($20 registration fee); Youth/Shore (free); and NEW FOR 2017 Family/Boat or shore...
World Tai Chi Day 2017
On Saturday morning, April 29th, from 9:30-10:30 am at Ritchie Wharf the Miramichi Tai Chi club will be giving a public demonstration of this amazing Oriental Art that is being referred to as Moving Medicine, and everyone is invited to attend. The activity will be followed by brunch at the...
HARKINS: A Name to Remember
by John Bosma I wonder what John Harkins would think about the closing of the Harkins School complex this past December. I would like to believe he was impressed with the almost 150 years of education that Harkins Seminary, Harkins Academy, Harkins Academy High, Harkins Jr. High and Harkins Middle...
Book Review: “The Lynching of Peter Wheeler” by Debra Komar
by James M. Fisher, The Miramichi Reader Author and forensic anthropologist Debra Komar has written two books dealing with murder and wrongful conviction in Atlantic Canada’s past. Her first book, The Ballad of Jacob Peck (2013, Goose Lane Editions) was about a murder inspired by religious fervour that occurred in 1805...
New Brunswick, part of the Canadian Songwriter Challenge
Music • Musique NB (MNB) is presenting its third annual edition of the Canadian Songwriter Challenge, May 17 to 20 in St. Andrews. The project pairs local and national songsmiths for a collaborative multi-day songwriting camp. The creative sessions will conclude with a Songwriters’ Circle, as part of the Paddlefest...
Creative Connections Conference
The Creative Connection Conference is taking place at UNB this November from the 16th to the 18th. Creativity is leading the wave of innovation and change globally. Opportunities to share knowledge and strategies about the interdisciplinary and problem solving potential of creativity are now critical in meeting the social, cultural...
Miramichi Spotlight Featuring Aftersurf
by Lucas Durelle, The Modern Typewriter During my last interview with local musican Dillon Ryan, He mentioned a band named Aftersurf. I got in contact with the bands front man Riley H and set up a meeting to discuss their music and their passion. I decided to bring my long...