Giv'er Miramichi
We are an extraordinary adventurous family who left our roots in Saskatchewan in July 2019 for an adventure of a lifetime. We took time to learn a little bit in each province as we rolled through with our camper trailer in tow. Once we got to Miramichi we enjoyed visiting family and friends so much…
To respect public health protocols and recommendations with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Miramichi Multicultural Association will be hosting the End Racism, End Hate Peace Convoy this weekend. Vehicles will meet at the NBCC Miramichi Parking Lot at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 7th, 2020. A few speakers will begin the event on Sunday.…
Michael Walsh was born and raised on the Miramichi. His Acadian mother, Nellie (Comeau) was a school teacher and his father Albert Walsh worked for DND at the Ammunition Depot in Renous and then the RCAF base in Chatham. Albert was a proud veteran of WWII and this heavily influenced Mike as did his mother’s…
Cairns based singer/song writer Robert Ross has released his latest single from his album “It’s Never Too Late”. His song “I Will Rise” (CRS Digital and Checked Label Services) deals with the issue of domestic violence. Born in Barryville, Miramichi, Robert is now based in Cairns, Australia. Robert states: “The song “I Will Rise” is…
Since 2016, nearly seventy thousand guests have participated in programming provided by the Friends of Beaubears Island Inc. This year, despite the setbacks brought on by the current situation, the doors of the Interpretive Centre will open on June 17. In compliance with existing guidelines, and wishing the safety of both our staff and our guests,…
A group of Miramichi seamstresses have been making scrub caps and sending them to nurses in Montreal. It started when Alexandros Halavrezos, a nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital in Montreal who had been working many long shifts, reached out to his aunt Georgia Halavrezos asking if she could make him a few scrub caps. “Do…
The Ancestry® Extra webinar series gives you access to a range of genealogy experts from across Canada and beyond. Airing every Tuesday (11am AST) and Thursday (1pm AST) on the Ancestry Canada Facebook page, these expert sessions will be filled with useful tips and tricks to help you further your family history discoveries. Sessions are…
NB Public Libraries have been working with partners to bring you access to more content during this unprecedented time. In addition to Online Databases, eBooks and Audiobooks, and the Public Libraries Catalogue, they’ve added Additional Online Content to help you read, learn and stay entertained at home. Some of the additional content will only be…
In May 2000, the late Cliff Chadderton (1919 – 2013) led a parade of fellow Canadian veterans through the streets of Apeldoorn, Netherlands, where they were met with cheering crowds and words of “thank you.” This May marks 75 years since Canadians sacrificed life and limb to help liberate the Netherlands from Nazi occupation. Chadderton…
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is moving online! While we can’t physically walk together right now, we can still connect virtually and come together in spirit as a sign of solidarity and hope for those living with dementia! The time is right. Now. Join. Walk. Help. Join us May 31st at 1:00 pm…
Nature NB is launching a new initiative to collect information on local biodiversity and to encourage New Brunswickers to spend time outdoors. Anyone can participate by submitting photos of emerging flowers, animals, trees, birds, lichens, or all the above! Nature NB, in partnership with the Clean Foundation and the Maritimes City Nature Challenge, will be…
by Stacy Underhill, Just two years ago, Jerrica Manderville was petrified to present a project in front of the people she grew up with at school. Now, at 14 years old, she has found her confidence and will be one of the inspirational Speakers at WE Day 2020, October 8 in Saint John, NB. “It…
Covid-19 has cast a very dark shadow on our world in recent days. However, nothing can take away the hope we as Canadians have for a better world. Together, we will get through this, we will find a way, we will come back stronger as a country and as people. These decals represent all our…