Giv'er Miramichi
First a caution: Don’t forget that this week is moose season and hunters will be out in full force in pursuit of the Swamp Donkeys, so wear some hunter orange when out and off the beaten track. Take care using moose-hair flies in case some crack-shot sees one in the air. Generally, angling is what…
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New Brunswickers are encouraged to submit expressions of interest for three legislative officer positions: the Conflict of Interest Commissioner, the New Brunswick Consumer Advocate for Insurance, and the Chief Electoral Officer for the Province of New Brunswick. Government House Leader Rick Doucet announced the competitions today, Wednesday September 21st, 2016.
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Miramichi’s premier Fall Harvest and pumpkin flinging contest is back on Saturday September 24th from 12 noon to 3:30 pm on Waterford Green in downtown Chatham! Come target shoot with pumpkins, zipline gourds, build war machines, drone flying, judge chilli, and more! Elementary, middle and high school students from the Anglophone/ Francophone North School District…
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Canada demonstrated its commitment to environmental action in New York City today as Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and UN Environment Chief, Erik Solheim, announced that Canada will host World Environment Day in 2017.
Read MoreThe East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is excited to announce James Mullinger as host for the 2017 East Coast Music Awards Show taking place on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Harbour Station in Saint John, NB.
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Geri Mahoney was recently awarded the prestigious PDG Frank Hussey Award, also known as the Rotarian of the Year award, for Rotary District 7810, which spans across northern Maine and New Brunswick. This annual award is presented to the Rotarian judged to have done the most to exemplify the ideal of “Service Above Self” during the current Rotary Year.
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The provincial government is calling for expressions of interest for individuals to serve on an electoral reform commission and is also inviting the public to comment.
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The Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Registration for 2016 will be held Monday, October 31st and Tuesday, November 1st from 10 am to 2 pm. Registration will be held upstairs at the Family Services office located at 231 Pleasant Street in downtown Newcastle. Registration is for singles, couples and families who live in Newcastle, Douglastown, Lower Newcastle, Derby, Millerton, Sunny…
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One cannot read a history of New Brunswick without coming across the name Alexander Gibson, or “Boss” as he was affectionately called by his family, friends and employees. So it was that after reading several different books on New Brunswick, I decided to see if anyone had published a book about the man.
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We are still awaiting the arrival of the Fall runs to our rivers. This weekend sees the full moon, and hence full-moon tides that are higher than normal, which hopefully will bring in fresh fish as part of the Fall runs. W. W. Doak and Sons in Doaktown said angling was slower than last week…
Read MoreThe Board of Governors of New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is proud to announce that Susan Murchison has been elected as the new Board Chair. During the Board’s Annual General Meeting on June 24th, the annual election of the Chair and Vice-Chair positions took place. Governor Susan Murchison was elected as Board Chair, and Governor Jessica Bragdon was elected to be Vice-Chair, for 2016-2017
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Everyone is invited to come meet the team at Decor Haute Look this evening! All are welcome to attend an Open House at Decor Haute Look, 944 Principale Street in Neguac from 6 to 8 pm tonight, Wednesday September 14th. Decor Haute Look carries an impressive selection of decor, furniture, lighting and accent furniture in…
Read MoreKing Mazda in Saint John is excited to announce that they will host their first annual Zoom Fest on Saturday September 17th from 10 am to 2:30 pm. All Mazda Enthusiasts from near and far are invited to come participate in this event and have fun showcasing their vehicles! There will be Live Music provided by the band Southern Comfort. The Box Food Truck will also be on site accompanied by a Tent from Stance East and Kustom Auto Sound! As well a photographer will be available to take photos of you and your car.
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