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Changes to Hospice Miramichi’s Chase the Ace Fundraiser

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 24, 2016 /
Chase the Ace for Canada Day

In order to accommodate the busy schedule of our Chase the Ace participants, Hospice Miramichi have implemented the following changes: Tickets will continue to be sold on site each Sunday at Northumberland Square between the hours of 1-2:45 pm. In addition tickets will be made available for pre-purchase at the Hospice office on 14 Howard…

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Book Nook Grand Re-Opening on World Autism Day April 2nd

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 23, 2016 /

Saturday April 2nd, 2016 is World Autism Day. On December 18, 2007 the UN General Assembly designated April 2nd as World Autism Day. What is World Autism Awareness Day? It is a day that aims to increase people’s awareness about persons living with autism spectrum disorder, especially children living with autism. It is a day…

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From Shetland to the Miramichi – Uncovering a Bedcover’s Heritage at NB Museum

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 22, 2016 /

Dr. Carol Christiansen, Curator and Community Museums Officer at the Shetland Museum and Archives, in her latest book features an unusual New Brunswick Museum (NBM) artifact – an embroidered counterpane (or bed rugg). Originally donated as a floor covering by Margaret Keay and Janet Keay in 1961, its real function as a bedcovering was explained in the early 1970s when it was included in an exhibition on American bed ruggs at the Wadsworth Athaneum in Hartford, Connecticut. It was also featured on a Canada Post stamp in 1993.

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Miramichi Sports Wall of Fame

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 21, 2016 /

The annual City of Miramichi Sports Wall of Fame dinner and ceremony was held on Friday, February 19th at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel in the Historic Chatham Business District. The following were recognized for their dedication to their sport as a athlete, team, Pioneer and builder: Maurice “Maurie” Alfred Bell – Athlete Bell was…

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St. Mary’s Annual Irish Dessert/ Concert

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 20, 2016 /

Susan Butler will host her Annual Irish Dessert/ Concert at St. Mary’s Parish Centre in Newcastle on Sunday March 13th, 2016 beginning at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults and can be purchased at Brookdale Flower Shop, St. Mary’s Parish Office, and the Newcastle Farmers Market. The event will include desserts…

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Snowbirds & CF-18 Demo Team Coming to Air Show! New Dates Announced!

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 19, 2016 /

Organizers of Air Show Atlantic have secured the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Snowbirds and CF-18 Demo Team for the weekend of August 20-21, 2016. As a result they have advanced the date of the event by one week from their earlier announcement. Because of the new scheduling opportunity organizers have moved dates to take advantage of the RCAF’s…

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Curtis Cast in Stratford Festival’s Main Stage Show

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 17, 2016 /

Blackville native and Sheridan grad Colton Curtis, 22, was ecstatic to get the call, telling him that he was cast in Stratford Festival’s main stage show. The Stratford Festival is an internationally recognized annual repertory theatre festival running from April to October in the Canadian city of Stratford, Ontario.

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Spaghetti Supper in Newcastle March 5th

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 16, 2016 /

Miramichi Worldwide will be holding a spaghetti supper with garlic toast, strawberry shortcake, tea or coffee on March 5th from 3:30 to 6 pm at the United Church Centre, 556 King George Hwy, in Newcastle. Tickets are $10.00 and are available from any committee member, at the United Church Centre office or by calling 622-7236. Proceeds…

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Taste of Chocolate Fundraiser for Hospice Miramichi Held

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 15, 2016 /

The Annual Taste of Chocolate for Hospice Miramichi was held on Saturday, February 13th at Tara’s Infinity Centre in Douglastown. The fun evening featured a Buttercup Productions original one-act play written and directed by Sam Crowell. An Arm’s Length Auction was also part of the event. Rachel Dube won the amazing door prize of a free stay with Florida Vacation…

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Miramichi Big Brothers Big Sisters/ Boys & Girls Club Proud to Help Kids Start Day Right

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 14, 2016 /

Big Brothers Big Sisters / Boys & Girls Club Miramichi are proud to be the Lead Sponsor of School Breakfast Programs in 20 local schools! Their Vision is to ensure all children and youth attend school well nourished, improving their ability to learn, giving them the best chance of success in life.

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TNB Training Opportunity with World-Renowned Instructor

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 13, 2016 /

Theatre New Brunswick’s artistic director, Thomas Morgan Jones invites all interested theatre artists to participate in the company’s upcoming workshop with instructor Kameron Steele of the Suzuki Company of Toga, Japan.

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Ignite Your Senses with Dining in the Dark

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 12, 2016 /

Take part in an unforgettable culinary experience where you’ll rely on all of your senses – except sight. Dining in the Dark is a unique dining experience of exceptional food, inspiration and blindfolds. This year Dining in the Dark will happen on Saturday, February 27th, 2016 from 6 to 9 pm at the Newcastle Lions…

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The Path to YogiNess

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 12, 2016 /

Hello, I’m Vanessa, the Yoga instructor at River City Fitness! So what is yoga to me? It’s hard to describe what yoga truly means to me as it’s changed me in so many ways; connecting my body, mind and my breath. My yoga journey started 10 years ago as a university volleyball athlete and a…

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