Arts & Entertainment
Join the Schizophrenia Society of NB – Miramichi (SSNB) and MacDonald Farm for a family day filled with fun! On August 7th we are hosting our 21st annual Cow Patty Bingo! You may ask what is a Cow Patty Bingo? It is very much like it sounds, there will be a field marked in squares and a…
Chuck Bowie is the New Brunswick author of three novels, all in the “Sean Donovan: Thief for Hire” series. He recently released Book Three: “Steal it All“. Chuck took a few moments to answer my questions about his influences, where and when his Sean Donovan character was born, and how Book Four is coming along.
Photos & Story by Anthony McLean, Contributing Reporter The Middle Island Historical Park is just minutes away from Downtown Chatham/ Miramichi East at 2345 Water Street. It has had great significance to Miramichier’s for nearly 170 years. When you pay a visit to the island, there is much to see and do. Follow the gravel…
Burnt Church is a small community located on Miramichi Bay. It is separate from the native community Esgenoôpetitj but good relations prevail. The Burnt Church/ New Jersey community is made up of mainly Scottish settlers. The area has a rich heritage of shipbuilding, canning and other industries besides a strong fishing tradition and tourism in…
Change Miramichi is excited to announce the opening of Escape Miramichi at 158 Wellington Street in Chatham, Miramichi East. Escape Miramichi opens July 21st with two rooms: Down the Rabbit Hole and Miramichi Murder Mystery. What is an ESCAPE room? An escape room is a physical adventure game in which players are locked in a…
This year’s Bruno Bobak Art Contest and Printing / Writing Contest winners have been announced by the Miramichi Salmon Association. The overall art contest winner for 2016 was Onika Gourdine-Mundell, a kindergarten student from Harkins Elementary School.
Photos and Story by Anthony McLean From now until this Sunday is the 32nd Canada’s Irish Festival on the Miramichi in the former Town of Chatham/ Miramichi East. I had a terrific opportunity of attending Friday afternoon’s vendors and entertainment held at Waterford Green. Some of these vendors are here for the first time, especially…
Tay Ridge Farm, situated just 25 minutes north of Fredericton, will be hosting the ninth annual Tay Creek Folk Festival from July 22nd to 31st, 2016. An array of musical genres will be featured, including Folk, Country, Blues and Bluegrass, Celtic, Classic Rock, and Soul.
“Counting today, we still have three more fishing days left. That’s three days of blueberry pancakes, bacon, and eggs fried in bacon fat; three days of evening cocktails and tasty, high-calorie hors d’oeuvres on the deck; three days nodding off in our chairs after dinner, watching a game on the television, then staggering upstairs to…
The 2016 Dooryard Arts Festival kicks off on Thursday July 21st and runs through Saturday July 23rd in Woodstock. Thursday at the main stage is going to be a great time, full of local talent. Opening up the evening will be local group Luke and the Drifters.
This past April, as part of the commemoration recognizing the 150th anniversary of the last ship built on Beaubears Island, hundreds gathered to witness John Harley’s courage in the face of many trials and his success in establishing himself as one of the premier shipbuilders in the province. Such was the popularity of that theatrical…
Northumberland County Northumberland County there’s a River Its waters run deep and wide The many tributaries that feed it Where friendly people do abide Fish its waters at your leisure I am sure that you’ll agree If you leave it will be with memories Of time you’ve spent on the Miramichi Boat tours, landmarks, and…
by James M. Fisher While there is plenty to do and see in the Miramichi, make some time to explore some of the excellent books penned by Miramichi authors as well as some books about the area. There are books that cover all genres, so there is something for everyone here on our list. Many…