Giv'er Miramichi
by Shawn McCarthy, Executive Director, Île Beaubears Island For 16 summers, the Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre has invited locals and tourists alike to journey through history and meet the heroes and heroines of Miramichi’s past. This year, the Friends of Beaubears Island (FOB) invite one and all to once again take part in captivating experiences…
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Jon Bryant will be performing at the Vogue Theatre in the Historic Chatham Business District on Sunday July 3, 2016 beginning at 8 pm. Doors will open at 7 pm. There will be a $15 cover at the door. Born and raised in Halifax, Jon Bryant is a true artist whose popularity within the international music…
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Angling remains quiet this week with only an odd salmon being hooked. Trout reports are also scarce. However, the Striped Bass were still taking well on Sunday in the Cassilis area with one angler reporting 70. There are still some big females around. The Stripers that have already left have been reported down river in…
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Five Maritime high school students including Miramichi’s own Brittany Landry will receive prestigious Currie Scholarships at the University of New Brunswick, a recognition of their outstanding leadership in the community and academic performance in their high schools.
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The Miramichi Emergency Centre for Women is a non-profit organization that provides women with or without children who are experiencing abuse, with safe shelter and support. The Centre has a 24/7 crisis line at 622-8865. Staff are also available if you would like to book a presentation or information session. We now have an Outreach…
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Beaubear Credit Union has been named World Client of the Year by Leadership Management International (LMI), a premier provider of leadership development programming and delivery. “It’s a real honour to receive this recognition on behalf of the great people within Beaubear Credit Union,” said former CEO Andy Richardson. “Together, we have succeeded in creating…
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New Brunswickers are reminded to protect themselves against Lyme disease. “I encourage New Brunswickers to get outside, be active and play this summer while ensuring they take the appropriate precautions to avoid being bitten by blacklegged ticks,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, acting chief medical officer of health. “If you develop a bull’s eye target rash or have flu-like symptoms after being bitten by a tick please see your health-care provider as Lyme disease is treatable with antibiotics when diagnosed at the early stages.”
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On Tuesday August 2nd, 2016 the Vogue Theatre in the Historic Chatham Business District presents “An Evening with Steve Poltz with Special Guest Steve Heckbert and the Shadbangers”. This will be Steve Poltz’s first performance in Miramichi and his only stop in New Brunswick. Poltz was born in Halifax and grew up in Southern California. If […]
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by Shawn McCarthy This year, for the 13th summer, players from across New Brunswick will take to the field in the Robert Blacquier Memorial Fast-pitch tournament June 10th-12th. A former President of the Nelson Softball Association, player, coach, and organizer, Robert passed away prematurely in the early summer of 2004. That summer, his friends in…
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The Chatham Miramichi Honda Ironmen made their first trip to PEI on Saturday June 4th and came home with a split in the doubleheader.
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The Miramichi region is about to take the spotlight on the proverbial “tourism map” like never before! The Miramichi River Tourism Association (MRTA), with collaborative support and funding from both the City of Miramichi and the Province (Department of Tourism, Heritage & Culture), has launched a strategic integrated marketing program that will promote tourism to…
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The Rotary Club of Newcastle annual Rotary Memorial Scholarship honours the late Ian Byers. Students graduating from Miramichi Valley, Carrefour Beausoleil and North and South Esk High Schools are eligible to apply.
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With the Striper Cup over and the bass into full spawning, this fishery will be gradually winding down as the fish begin to leave the spawning grounds and spread through out the Gulf. They will return late September through October. There are a few bright salmon showing up on the Northwest Miramichi. The Little Southwest…
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