Business & Employment

Amazing Pen Pal Visits Santa at the North Pole!

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 17, 2015 /

In our November issue we shared a story about My Amazing Pen Pal, a new business recently launched by Greg Trevors. Click here to read that article. Check out the Christmas episode below! Santa answers some questions that every child asks! Since we shared The Amazing Pen Pal story, Greg has appeared on CTV Morning Live Atlantic! Click…

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Here We Grow Again!

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 17, 2015 /

A new and exciting store recently opened at 102 Ellen Street around the Square in the Downtown Newcastle Business District. You’ll find Pabi’s Hobby & Collectibles next to Siddalls Jewellers. The owner, Ian Nicholson, has been involved with the acquisition of a variety of collectible items for over 35 years. Whether it’s sports cards, gaming…

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Peak Performance Grand Re-Opening

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 11, 2015 /

Last month Peak Performance Health Centre had a grand re-opening to show off their newest expansion and highlight a very exciting new tool for therapy. The Bioflex Laser has been clinically tested and approved to treat sports injuries (tendonitis, ligament sprain, muscle tear), Arthritis, disc herniation, Fibromyalgia, repetitive stress injuries (carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, rotator cuff…

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Auction to be Held at Howard Johnson Hotel

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 10, 2015 /

A-1 Auctioneers & Evaluation Services will be in town tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday November 11th, for an Auction at the Howard Johnson Hotel, 1 Jane Street in Newcastle. Viewing begins at 12 noon and the sale starts at 1 pm. This event promises to be another great auction featuring many beautiful quality made antique pieces of…

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Miramichi Chamber of Commerce 16th Annual Business Awards Winners

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 10, 2015 /

Photo (Left to Right): Joel Ligad, Employee of the Year, Subway Miramichi Mall; Ron Morrison, President’s Award, Tozer Insurance; Charlie Wilson, President’s Award, Wilson Concrete Pipe; Laura & Wade St. Coeur, Newcomer Business Award, The Urban Nest; Stacey & Blake Sutherland, Business Award of Excellence, Sutherland’s Excavating. The Miramichi Chamber of Commerce announced their 2015…

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My Amazing Pen Pal

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 5, 2015 /

By Greg Trevors There is so much to learn about the world around us. I should know, I’ve spent the last 10 years travelling and experiencing as much as I could in 35 countries. Now, I’m returning to Canada to provide parents with a wonderful way to educate their children about people, places and cultures…

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Autism Resources Miramichi Currently Recruiting

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 3, 2015 /

Autism Resources Miramichi Inc. is currently looking for young men and women ages 18 and over living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, to participate in an upcoming employment pilot project. This program that will enable the participants to gain the skills sets necessary to be productive members of the workforce, become an entrepreneur or be prepared…

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Lunch & Learn Tomorrow at the Rodd

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 20, 2015 /

The Miramichi Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Lunch & Learn event tomorrow, Wednesday October 21st, from noon to 1 pm at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel on Water Street in the Historic Chatham Downtown Business District. The guest speaker will be Jim Kokocki, Toastmasters International President, who will give a presentation about “Why Ideas…

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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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13th Annual APEGNB Pumpkin Fling

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 24, 2015 /

The 13th Annual APEGNB Pumpkin Fling happens this Saturday, September 26th, from 12 noon to 3:30 pm at Waterford Green in the Historic Downtown Chatham Business District. The APEGNB Pumpkin Fling was conceived by members of the APEGNB’’s (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick) Northeastern Branch as a way to encourage kids to pursue careers in…

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George Routledge’s Fly Shop a Local Legend Among Fishermen

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 5, 2015 /

George Routledge’s fly shop in Renous is legendary among local fishermen. More than just a shop, George always knows what the fishing is like in the area, thanks to his many friends, and fellow shop owners. When George left the army after 25 years, he moved over to the Miramichi and opened his fly shop.…

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Premier Coming to Breakfast Thursday

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 28, 2015 /

Premier Brian Gallant is the guest speaker at the community Business Breakfast happening at 7:45 am on Thursday, July 30th, at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel on Water Street in Historic Downtown Chatham. Hosted by DowntownS Miramichi, the breakfast provides an opportunity for the business community and guests to meet the Premier face to face. Tickets…

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Funding Renewal for Tourism Announced Today

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 17, 2015 /

Tourism industry partners from New Brunswick and the other Atlantic provinces signed a three-year renewal of funding for the Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership today in Miramichi. The announcement was made earlier at Middle Island Irish Historical Park. “Tourism is an important economic driver and today’s announcement is excellent news for New Brunswick,” said Tourism, Heritage…

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