Giv'er Miramichi
by Marlin Travel Google “Mexico vacation” and you’ll come up with 202 million responses. Booking on the internet has become popular, but with the quantity of information available, how do you sort through legitimate product and online posers? Smart travellers are returning to brick and mortar stores, recognizing the value of booking with a travel…
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If you haven’t been to Mac’s Seafood Market yet you’ve been missing out not just on the remarkable quality seafood at very affordable prices, but also good old fashioned personal service from people who really care. As soon as you enter Mac’s you feel special, completely welcome, like you’re visiting with a good friend—a friend…
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by Margaret Young, RD, MSc Sobeys Registered Dietitian Let’s change the way we think about snacks. For many, snacking means late night chips and pop in front of the TV or a sweet treat at the coffee shop. But snacks, done right, can make you more productive, energetic and alert. And if weight loss is…
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The Blackville Women’s Institute are celebrating Heritage Day at the Blackville Community Centre on Thursday, February 13 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. This event is open to the public and is free of charge.
The theme for Heritage Week 2014 will be New Brunswick Remembers: 1914-2014 in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of Second World War.
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by Kellie Underhill Bistro 140 in the Newcastle downtown is my “go to” restaurant. All the options are amazing but the daily specials are so yummy, you don’t even need to see the full menu. The decor of local photography against a backdrop of hardwood and dark linen make for an artistic friendly atmosphere I…
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by Dave Bucklow A team of doctors at the Harvard Medical School have been conducting a study of Tai Chi’s health effects with numerous medical conditions over the last 10 years, and the results of these studies have prompted the doctors to write a book covering the health benefits of this ancient art from China.…
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CNIB’s 3rd Annual Dining in the Dark is a unique dining experience of exceptional food, inspiration and blindfolds. The event is on March 29th at the Newcastle Lions Club and all the proceeds from this event will go directly to support those in our community living with vision loss to gain the skills and confidence…
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The Miramichi Cross Country Ski Club (MCCSC) wants to upgrade its facilities and program to become a year-round outdoor activity centre for people of all ages, that could host events such as cross-country running, mountain biking, Tough Mudder style events, and much more. With an emphasis on children and families this type of year round…
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Miramichi Idol Week 5 was quite exciting Saturday evening at the Goodie Shop. Christopher Manuel received the most votes in Week 4, giving him the opportunity of going first. Congratulations Christopher! We enjoyed a surprise visit from the Men of Harmony Group. The Idols continue to improve each week. Watch Week 5 below. Week 6…
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New Brunswick’s Pediatric Oncology Patient Navigator Program is conducting a confidential, online survey to improve children’s cancer care services across the province. The program is looking for parents/guardians of children or teenagers, who were under 17 years of age at the time of the cancer diagnosis, between the years of 2005 and 2013, to provide…
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Having come to the end of another fun filled year looking after the transportation of children and supporting Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, at their Christmas party the Miramichi Shrine Club had the pleasure of presenting two cheques to their head office “Luxor Shrine”, plus a donation of food to the local Food Bank. In 2013…
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We’re finding valued local employees who really GIV’ER and contribute to the community, in spite of their disability. Introducing Greg Doyle: Condition: Cerebral Palsy Education: James M Hill Memorial High School class of 1989; various computer courses from Horizon College, NBCC, and PLC (Progressive Learning Centre); various job specific training programs; some University Work History:…
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In 1995, Tracey Bryenton-Power decided to take a chance and follow her dreams. She opened Amoura Aesthetics on Pleasant Street in Newcastle as a small one room, one person operation. For the first three years Tracey worked nights as a bartender at the Opera House to earn spending money so that she could invest Amoura’s…
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