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Miramichi Regional Hospital lifts visitor restrictions The Miramichi Regional Health Authority would like to advise the community that it has now lifted its visiting restrictions to the Miramichi Regional Hospital affective immediately. The situation will continue to be monitored. Visiting has been restricted at the hospital since November 28 to prevent the spread of norovirus…
Read MoreTurkey drive needs 43 more by end of today! As of yesterday, the annual turkey drive by Mavis Williamson of Brunswick Driver Training Ltd. had collected 136 frozen turkeys of a target total of 179, leaving 43 turkeys still needed. Frozen turkeys or monetary donations can be dropped off at the Brunswick Driver Training office…
Read MoreMelanie Ross is Back The long awaited new album from Melanie Ross launched recently at Saltwater Sounds. Titled “Melanie Ross and Friends”-From Our River, it is the 2nd of a 3-album set promoting and preserving the songs and traditions of the Miramichi and Northern New Brunswick. This album takes you on a journey up and…
Read MoreMiramichi Regional Hospital to celebrate 10th anniversary The Miramichi Regional Hospital will celebrate ten years of providing health care to the residents of the Miramichi region on December 15. The public is invited to attend this special occasion on December 15 at 10 a.m in the lobby of the Miramichi Regional Hospital. The Honorable Michael…
Read MorePsychiatrist joins the Miramichi Regional Health Authority Gary Foley, president and CEO of the Miramichi Regional Health Authority is pleased to announce the recruitment of a bilingual psychiatrist to the organization. “I am delighted to announce the recruitment of Dr. Sebastien Cohen to the Miramichi Regional Health Authority and our mental health team,” says Foley.…
Read MoreInformation about the Norovirus As a result of the enhanced visitor restrictions at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, the Miramichi Regional Health Authority has received a number in calls and inquiries from the public regarding Norovirus. The enhanced visitor restrictions were put in place due to an increase in the number of individuals experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms…
Read MoreMiramichi Regional Hospital implementing visitor restrictions To date the Miramichi Regional Hospital has seen an increase in the number of individuals experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. This includes individuals from the community presenting to the emergency department, patients admitted to hospital, and staff. To date there have been two confirmed cases of…
Read MoreNational Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women Vigil Sponsored by Transition House and the Miramichi Family Violence Partnership Committee Wednesday, Dec 06 at 12: 00 PM Town Square, across from the City of Miramichi Hall The Vigil will remember the New Brunswick women who have silhouettes in the New Brunswick Silent Witness…
Read MoreRotary Pond Hockey Tournament The Rotary Club of Newcastle unveiled a new website, just in time for their third annual Rotary Pond Hockey Tournament February 2nd to 4th, 2007. Designed and hosted by Mighty Miramichi, the website can be viewed at www.MiramichiRotaryPondHockey.com. Chair for the tournament, Geri Mahoney, is pleased with the added exposure this…
Read MoreWomen’s Wellness Program Designs Calendar The Women’s Wellness Program of the Miramichi Regional Health Authority wants to fill stockings with the gift of women’s wellness this season. “The program committee is pleased to produce the first edition of the Women’s Wellness Calendar,” says coordinator Jacqueline Poitras. Poitras is the program’s registered nurse chair of the…
Read MoreMiramichi Photographer Late last night I received an email from a fellow Miramichier, Teri Fullerton. We’ve never met, but that’s one of the perks of my job–I’m constantly meeting new and interesting people via email and in-person that I would not have otherwise known. Anyway, Teri wrote: Hi there,Congratulations on a wonderful site! I just…
Read MoreBread ‘n Molasses Magazine Goes Into Print Production Exciting news! After months of preparation, Bread ‘n Molasses magazine launched a print edition exclusively in the Miramichi region this week. That’s right, now there’s even more Bread ‘n Molasses out there for you to enjoy! The print edition will be published six times per year with…
Read MoreThe shoe box gift deadline is drawing near- Nov. 18This is something me and my family enjoy doing each year. All you have to do is get an empty shoebox and fill it with school supplies, toys, soap, toothbrushes, etc. The dollar store is a great place to go for these items, and we usually…
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