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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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
General Manager Darrell Young has announced the Saint John Sea Dogs have added defenceman Michael Waugh to the team’s 55-player protected list. Waugh, 17, is the captain of the Miramichi Rivermen of the New Brunswick/ PEI Major Midget Hockey League (NBPEIMMHL).
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…