Business & Employment

Governor’s Mansion Inn – Celebrating 40 Years in 2016!

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 28, 2016 /

2016 marks the 40th anniversary of business operation for Governor’s Mansion Inn. Located in the Nelson neighbourhood in the west end of the City of Miramichi, this small full-service hotel offers comfortable, modern accommodations and fine dining along with numerous adventure packages to help visitors enjoy “Atlantic Canada’s Great Outdoors”. If already in Miramichi, visitors…

2016 Under Way for Ironmen

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 6, 2016 /

The Ironmen now have a new name to go along with the new Coach and General Manager. The team is now called the Chatham Miramichi Honda Ironmen. The Ironmen are very pleased to have Miramichi Honda on board as their major sponsor.

International Compost Awareness Week

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 3, 2016 /

The following message was released today by Environment and Local Government Minister Brian Kenny to mark International Compost Awareness Week, May 1-7: Recycling organics through composting is a simple and rewarding way to help protect the environment.

Premier Launches New Brunswick’s Open Data Policy

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 30, 2016 /

Premier Gallant unveiled the province’s new open data policy on Thursday April 28th while attending the 2016 Canadian Open Data Summit in Saint John. “The establishment of an open data policy will foster new start-up businesses, increase transparency and enable New Brunswickers to help solve some of the challenges our province is facing,” said Gallant. “Providing access to big data is a crucial step for New Brunswick to become the smart province.”

Giv’er Miramichi is Now Hiring

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 29, 2016 /

MCG Media is looking for a full time Sales & Advertising Consultant for the Miramichi Region. The successful applicant is responsible for networking in the community, contacting associations, groups, and businesses to understand their needs and offer advertising solutions. Desired Skills & Experience Requirements include but are not limited to the following: • Strong interest…

Mactaquac Conversation Continues with Discussion Paper, Community Sessions

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 23, 2016 /

NB Power is inviting the public to a series of community-based dialogue sessions about the future of Mactaquac Generating Station, and encouraging informed dialogue with a new discussion paper focused on policy and technical considerations related to the decision.

Interactive Session on the Science of Forest Renewal and Herbicide Use

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 19, 2016 /

In New Brunswick, our forests provide important economic, recreational, and spiritual value. Ensuring they are sustainably managed is important to all of us. Join three of Canada’s leading scientists for a discussion moderated by Forest NB about the science of forest renewal and the practices in use today to keep our forests growing for generations to come. Topics to be covered include: wildlife, human health, and safety.

March Update from Councillor Walsh

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 7, 2016 /

We had our last Q an A session on March 15th at the Exhibition Centre and it was well attended. People of all ages were there and asking lots of great questions about the new proposed Wellness Centre. There were pros and cons on both sides. All the Council were asked where they stood on this issue.

Premier Announces Nearly $1 Billion for Education and New Economy Fund

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 29, 2016 /

The Education and New Economy Fund will make strategic investments in projects to provide the best education system and workforce skills development while helping industries innovate and businesses increase productivity, Premier Brian Gallant announced.

Making Video Games Right Here in Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 20, 2016 /

By Clyde Blakely, Senior 3D artist When I was a kid, I used to play video games all the time. I would dream about how awesome it would be to make one, completely oblivious to the fact that video games take a tremendous amount of work. But I wasn’t the only one dreaming about working…

Submissions Open for Contact East 2016 in Saint John

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 8, 2016 /

Atlantic Presenters Association (APA) have announced that submissions are open for Contact East 2016 coming up in Saint John from September 22nd to the 25th. The deadline to apply is Thursday March 31st, 2016.

Blackville’s Main Street ValuFoods Becoming Foodland

By Les McLaughlin / March 1, 2016 /

Exciting changes are in store for a local Blackville business! In an open letter, Main Street ValuFood’s owner Jerry Stafford has announced that his store has entered into a 10 year deal with Foodland. Foodland is a Canadian chain of grocery stores founded in 1985.

Do What You Love and the Money Will Follow!

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 5, 2016 /

Music/ Musique New Brunwick (MNB) is hitting the road and coming to Miramichi to spread the message — Do what you love and the money will follow! MNB is organizing an information session to help guide artists through the funding maze, and share thoughts on career trajectory and on how to build realistic sustainability for your music.