On January 6, 2015 Miramichi Lumber experienced a serious setback from a fire that destroyed its electrical and optimization systems. The damage to the building and equipment was extensive from the fire and the water. “We expect to have the insurance process completed by the end of February and will then start the four to five month process of…

A new restaurant is coming to Blackville. Hooked N’ Cooked Family Restaurant opens its doors on Tuesday, January 20. The eatery, located in the former OK Busy Tots Daycare building at 208 Main Street, has been completely renovated over the past several months by owners Peter Greely and Bradley Urquhart. The restaurant is currently staffed, […]

This past June 2014, Autism Resources Miramichi (ARM) opened a used bookstore called the Book Nook at 139 Duke Street in Chatham. Currently they employ four individuals with disabilities, for 30 hours per week, but the shop is so successful they are in the process of expanding. Recently, they extended the hours they are open…

This holiday season Autism Resources Miramichi (ARM) is giving you an extra chance to get caught up on holiday shopping for the book enthusiast on your list. Their Book Nook bookstore is currently open extended hours and they have opened a temporary location at the Northumberland Square Mall until December 14th. Their main location at…

Arbec Forest Products Inc. will improve its Miramichi plant thanks to investments by the provincial and federal governments. “We have a clear plan which focuses on the strengths of New Brunswick and New Brunswickers, and creating jobs and economic opportunities in the Miramichi region is part of that plan,” said Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister…

The Miramichi Airport has good news for workers who need to travel out of province for employment. The airport recently began clearing space for 500 new parking spots to help handle the increased traffic expected to come with the addition of new charter flights to popular work locations around the country. This increased flight network…

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. To help us all become more aware of what we can do to be safe online, October has been designated as a time of year to step up our efforts and increase our knowledge of online safety. Cyber Security Awareness Month is a joint effort by government and business…

Illuminate Miramichi happens this Wednesday, October 22nd, from 6 – 7:30 pm at Harkins Middle School. Learn more about the science and technology being used by your friends and neighbours! Illuminate is a chance for students, their families, and community members to talk to professionals about their jobs … and to see and even handle the tools…

The building formerly used as O’Donaghues Irish Pub will be renovated and reopened as Willy McGee’s Pub and Eatery after being purchased earlier this week by Bill Moffatt. The historic building had been operating as a pub for seven and a half years before closing its doors on April 13. Willy McGee’s will remain an…

Wow, it’s hard to believe that a year has passed already! When Mac’s Seafood Market first opened its doors at 1730 Water Street nobody could have imagined what incredible energy they would bring to our community. This new shop in the Historic Chatham downtown not only had a very successful first year in business, but…

When Ralph McCray retired from serving his country for over 20 years as an Aircraft Technician he moved home to the Miramichi to slow down and enjoy life. In 1999, instead of slowing down, he and his wife Lucy purchased Dunnett’s Scrap Metal and started Miramichi City Scrap Metal. A few years later he changed…

New Brunswick residents are receiving an increased volume of solicitations from companies that are not registered to sell investments in the province, warns the Financial and Consumer Services Commission. The enforcement division of the commission is concerned about reports that two companies, MagellantradingFX and Magellan Trading Group, have been cold calling New Brunswickers and soliciting…