Arts & Entertainment

Submission Call: Autumn Photos

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 6, 2015 /

It’s Autumn on the Mighty Miramichi — one of the most colourful and beautiful times of the year! We’re looking for your best seasonal photos for the next print edition of Giv’er Miramichi magazine! We always welcome your submissions to Giv’er Miramichi but the Fall season is particularly breathtaking. So email us your best photos to…

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Book Review: Bay of Fundy’s Hopewell Rocks by Kevin Snair

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 5, 2015 /

Each year thousands of visitors head to southern New Brunswick’s Bay of Fundy area to visit the Hopewell Rocks, and I doubt any one comes away unimpressed by this natural rock formation enhanced by the … Read more…

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Around the River this Weekend October 2nd – 4th

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 2, 2015 /

For more details about any of these events or to view the complete list of what’s happening around the river visit the Events Calendar. Want to have your event featured in our weekly Around the River this Weekend post? Email all the details and any posters or photos you have to . Remember, if you have an event…

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Farewell to University Programs on the Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 30, 2015 /

by Rupert Bernard, Chairman UPM Inc. Following the relocation of St. Thomas University to Fredericton in 1964, the Miramichi region became the largest English speaking population in the province without regular access to university programs within a reasonable driving distance. Over the ensuing years there was considerable community concern and discussion regarding the need for…

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Around the River This Weekend September 25th – 27th

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 25, 2015 /

It’s going to be much cooler than it was last weekend but there’s plenty of sunshine in the forecast making it a great weekend to get out and enjoy some autumn activities! There’s a ton of live music to take in this weekend. Here’s what’s happening in the clubs: Friday September 25th N&C Country at Mirawood…

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Alan Syliboy Artist Talk Saturday

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 25, 2015 /

Mi’k Maq artist Alan Syliboy from Millbrook, Nova Scotia, is giving a talk tomorrow, Saturday September 26th, from 2-4 pm at the Metepenagiag Heritage Park, 2156 Micmac Road. “I see making art as a way of organizing chaos. Sometimes within the chaos of making a painting, a symbol in the shape of a moose or…

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Arrange Furniture Creatively

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 23, 2015 /

by Lauren Walls, Interior Decorator Renaud’s BrandSource Something as simple as furniture arrangement can totally effect the functionality and mood of a family. In order to get the best possible results, creativity is key! If you’d like to cut down on the physically demanding aspect of the job try going old school and using graph…

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Book Review: Three Million Acres of Flame by Valerie Sherrard

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 21, 2015 /

Three Million Acres of Flame (2007, Dundurn Press) is a historical novel by Miramichi author Valerie Sherrard. It tells the story of young Skye Haverill and her family and friends against the backdrop of the … Read more…

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Around the River this Weekend September 18th – 20th

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 18, 2015 /

There’s plenty of blue skies, bright sunshine and very warm temperatures headed our way! Perfect weather to take in some of the Yard Sales happening this weekend! Click here to plan your route! If you are having a Yard Sale or a Craft or Bake Sale, you can add it to the list FREE of charge!…

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NB Country Hall of Fame Fundraising Concert

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 17, 2015 /

A great show is lined up for this Sunday in Miramichi in support of the New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame! The fundraising concert happens at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Blvd., around the Square in Newcastle on Sunday September 20th starting at 2 pm. Advance tickets are $15, $18 at the door. Tickets are on…

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TNB on Tour in Miramichi this Friday

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 15, 2015 /

See TNB’s You Play Beautifully this Friday night, September 18th at the Vogue Theatre, 50 Cunard Street in Chatham. The curtain rises at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 per person or $15 for students and are available at Brookdale Flower shop in Newcastle and Scott’s Pharmasave in Chatham.

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Book Review: Oatcakes and Courage by Joyce Grant-Smith

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 14, 2015 /

Oatcakes and Courage (2013, Quattro) by Joyce Grant-Smith was the 2013 co-winner of the Ken Klonsky Novella Contest. It’s 125 pages are filled with the tense, realistic story of a small ship (the Hector) of Scottish migrants bound for Pictou, Nova Scotia in 1773.

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IHW 10th Anniversary featured WWE Hall of Famer

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 14, 2015 /

There was lots of excitement at the Innovative Hybrid Wresting (IHW) 10th Anniversary event at the Miramichi Curling Club on Saturday September 12th with special guest WWE Hall of Famer, Jake “The Snake” Roberts! Fans screamed and cheered as their favourite wrestlers took to the ring including Dick Durning, Fantana, Remi Petit and Julien Young. Jake “The Snake”…

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