Valerie Sherrard’s latest book for young people has been short-listed for the prestigious Canadian Library Association 2014 Book of the Year for Children. This respected award honours a book published in Canada in 2013 by a Canadian author that appeals to readers aged 12 and younger. On behalf of the children of Canada, the Canadian…

Please Note: Unfortunately, there is no video this week, the audio was corrupted in the files and there was only noise. We will have video next week. Here is a breakdown and some pictures from the evening: The evening started with Performances by the Second Chance Hopefuls: Performer Song Rock This Country – Shania TwainHero –…

by Jules Keenan I hate how they do this every year, and the stupid thing is, I always get nervous about it, and I end up being worried over nothing. It’s February 14th and I’m sitting in a sickly pink, cupid filled, stuffy classroom, listening to my science teacher drone on about the density and…

Miramichi Idol Week 5 was quite exciting Saturday evening at the Goodie Shop. Christopher Manuel received the most votes in Week 4, giving him the opportunity of going first. Congratulations Christopher!   We enjoyed a surprise visit from the Men of Harmony Group. The Idols continue to improve each week. Watch Week 5 below. Week 6…

By Jules Keenan I walk up the walkway in anticipation. It is lined with pumpkins of different shapes and sizes, all their eyes flickering in my direction. The spider webs on the dead flowers that only weeks ago were in full bloom, glisten from the dew that has already fallen, outshining the sparkling red eyes [Read More…]

A television movie inspired by the real-life story of triumph in a small New Brunswick town has earned an International Emmy nomination for producers, Rick LeGuerrier and Timothy M. Hogan of Halifax-based, Dream Street Pictures. Their two-hour dramatic film, The Phantoms, premiered last fall on CBC Television. Inspired by the events surrounding the 2009 New [Read More…]

Hanging On by Jules Keenan The crisp, morning October wind blows against my fragile body. I shiver from the breeze. I can already feel it happening, it will soon be my time, to join my brothers, down below. The wind blows again, more powerful than before. I start to shake, not just from the wind, [Read More…]

The Conseil Communautaire Beausoleil unveiled its cultural programming for the 2013-2014 Season in Miramichi. “You will find something for every appetite: the return of the dance festival for a second consecutive year, three family shows and the equally enticing Cultural Pass. A few tasty additions include: a show package that is easily accessible, a dinner [Read More…]

evenko and Live Nation proudly present country music superstar, Reba in concert with three Maritime performances this October, including Harbour Station in Saint John, NB on Friday, October 18th. Special guest is Canadian country musician, Gord Bamford. With a career that has produced over 56 million in worldwide album sales; 64 Top 10 hits; the #1 [Read More…]

Matilda Murdoch: Still Givin’er! By Kellie Underhill The first time I heard Matilda Murdoch play her fiddle I was attending a Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick banquet at the Rodd Hotel in Miramichi. It was April 18th, 2004. At the time I wrote: “I’m in the banquet room at the Rodd, sitting alone, because I…

Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous featured a great set by Darren McKinnon at last week’s Friday Night Racket. He played an interesting combination of folk, rock and some very nice originals, real Miramichi River songs. The Park will be getting him back again. Coming Up at the Miramichi Folklore Park: This week the Miramichi Folklore…