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Book Review: “Three Wrongs” by Chuck Bowie

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 4, 2016 /

New Brunswick author (born in Miramichi, now living in Fredericton) Chuck Bowie has written three books in his “Sean Donovan: Thief for Hire” series. Three Wrongs (Muse It Up, 2013) is the first instalment. The latest is Steal it All (2016). When I first found out about Sean’s vocation as a thief, I thought about that 60’s TV series “It Takes a Thief” starring Robert Wagner.

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“THE VOICE For Haiti” April 15th at Carrefour Beausoleil

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 3, 2016 /

Haiti Village Health presents … “THE VOICE for Haiti” on Friday April 15th, 2016 in the Carrefour Beausoleil Auditorium. Come and enjoy an evening of great musical entertainment provided by local Horizon Health staff as they compete for the title of “The Voice”. Performers include: Paula Aube, LPN Andrew Chan, 4th year medical student Norman Colford, SPD dept,…

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First-ever New Brunswick Book Awards to be Presented April 27th

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 2, 2016 /

The Fiddlehead and the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick have announced the shortlisted titles for the first-ever New Brunswick Book Awards. The awards will be presented at the 2016 Atlantic Book Awards Gala – the first time New Brunswick will host the event – on April 27th at the Capitol Theatre, Moncton, as part of the Frye Festival.

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Soup’s On Again in the Greater Blackville Region!

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 1, 2016 /

Soup’s On is a Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC) project that offers Free Meals and community spirit throughout the greater Blackville area. Various organizations and churches in the area take part by hosting a free community luncheon. “We are seeing 60 to 100 people in our community taking part in the Soup’s On program each…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, March 31, 2016

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 31, 2016 /

MIRAMICHI – Welcome to another year of “Doug’s Fishing Report”. As usual, I begin with the season kick-off of the Moncton Outdoors Show to be held this Weekend Friday April 1 to 3 at the Moncton Coliseum. A quick look at this year’s three-in-one show (The Dieppe Fly Fishing Show, the Moncton Boat Show and…

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Friends of Beaubears present John Harley Play April 15-17

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 30, 2016 /

The Friends of Beaubears Island are excited to announce the next event commemorating the 150th anniversary of the end of shipbuilding on the Island, a theatrical production, The Tide Recedes. A century and a half ago, the Goldfish and La Plata sailed from Beaubears Island, marking the end of nearly a century of shipbuilding, and…

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Premier Announces Nearly $1 Billion for Education and New Economy Fund

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 29, 2016 /

The Education and New Economy Fund will make strategic investments in projects to provide the best education system and workforce skills development while helping industries innovate and businesses increase productivity, Premier Brian Gallant announced.

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Seeking Bass Fishing Photos from the Mighty Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 29, 2016 /

Calling all photographers! Giv’er Miramichi wants your very best bass fishing photos for the May issue of the magazine! Whether you have great shots from last year’s inaugural Striper Cup, scenic pictures from a boat or the shore some other time you were fishing bass, or a nice bragging photo of the one that didn’t…

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Chatham Miecon Ironmen 2016 Schedule

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 28, 2016 /

The 2016  Ironmen regular season schedule is now available. 32 game schedule

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Hospice Miramichi National Advance Care Planning Day

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 27, 2016 /

What are you waiting for? It is a proven fact that 100% of Canadians will die. We plan for our weddings, graduations, vacations and funerals but we do not plan on the type of health care that we would or would not want done in the event that we were unable to make these decisions…

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Symphony New Brunswick to Perform at Carrefour Beausoleil

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 26, 2016 /

Symphony New Brunswick will perform for the first time in the City of Miramichi this April. Italian Romance, an orchestra concert celebrating the Romance of spring, is coming to the Miramichi with works by some of the best loved and passionate Italian composers including Puccini, Vivaldi and Verdi. Highlights of this delightful concert will include the…

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Pay to Play Chase the King Online!

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 25, 2016 /

Here’s some great news for Rock ‘n Roll Festival lovers! You can now support your favourite festival AND win money by playing CHASE THE KING Online. It’s easy! Click here to visit the Chase the King part of the Rock ‘n Roll Festival’s website. Request your number, complete your participation by paying online for six months or one year, and then you will be part of our weekly players for Chase the King!

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Benefit Card Party for Maggie Burns

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 25, 2016 /

Maggie Burns, formerly of Blackville, has recently undergone two open heart surgeries in Saint John. She is currently recuperating at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton. There will be a benefit card party for her on Tuesday, March 29 at 7:00pm at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall in Blackville. Please come out and show your support. Donations will be accepted at the door.

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