Business & Employment

A Love of Beauty—Amoura Aesthetics

By Giver Miramichi / February 7, 2014 / Comments Off on A Love of Beauty—Amoura Aesthetics

In 1995, Tracey Bryenton-Power decided to take a chance and follow her dreams. She opened Amoura Aesthetics on Pleasant Street in Newcastle as a small one room, one person operation. For the first three years Tracey worked nights as a bartender at the Opera House to earn spending money so that she could invest Amoura’s…

WOMEN Mini Trade Show happens Wednesday

By Giver Miramichi / January 25, 2014 / Comments Off on WOMEN Mini Trade Show happens Wednesday

WOMEN welcomes you to join them on Wednesday, January 29th beginning at 6:30 pm at Season’s View Café on Water Street to enjoy an evening of networking, food and a chance to view 10 members as they showcase their business and professions at a Mini Trade Show. The following members will be present to show…

Miramichier Appointed President & CEO of NB Liquor

By Giver Miramichi / January 25, 2014 / Comments Off on Miramichier Appointed President & CEO of NB Liquor

Brian Harriman is the new president and chief executive officer of NB Liquor, effective February 1st. “This is a historic appointment, and we are proud to be the government that has introduced an open and transparent recruitment process to the selection of this important role at NB Liquor,” said Premier David Alward. The appointment is…

Rail Freight Service Commitment, Northern NB

By Giver Miramichi / January 24, 2014 / Comments Off on Rail Freight Service Commitment, Northern NB

The provincial government and CN have reached an agreement to preserve rail freight service on the line in northern New Brunswick. “Freight rail is a critical mode of transportation for industries in northern New Brunswick, and it is a vital lifeline for the jobs and communities that rely on these industries,” said Premier David Alward.…

DEW Awarded New Contract

By Giver Miramichi / December 18, 2013 / Comments Off on DEW Awarded New Contract

The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, and the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., Minister of National Defence, announced a contract award to DEW Engineering and Development ULC, of Ottawa, for mobile workspaces under the Medium Support Vehicle System project. “These contracts for the new mobile workspaces will help sustain over…

Breakfast with Santa and Parade of Lights this Saturday

By Giver Miramichi / December 5, 2013 / Comments Off on Breakfast with Santa and Parade of Lights this Saturday

Santa Claus is coming to Blackville this Saturday! From 8:00am to 11:00am, join the big guy for Breakfast with Santa at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall, 105 Main Street. Breakfast includes bacon, eggs, toast, tea/coffee and juice. The price for adults is $6, and $3 for children.

Here We Grow Again!

By Giver Miramichi / November 6, 2013 / Comments Off on Here We Grow Again!

If your business is new or expanding, whether you’re building a piece on or adding a new product line we want to hear about it! Giv’er Miramichi wants to celebrate your successes and accomplishments with you and let others know there are lots of people Givin’er in Miramichi! Submit your business announcements, growths and expansions…

Employee of the Month: D’Arcy Matchett

By Giver Miramichi / November 6, 2013 / Comments Off on Employee of the Month: D’Arcy Matchett

We’re finding valued local employees who really GIV’ER and contribute to the community, in spite of their disability. Introducing D’Arcy Matchett: Medical Condition: Chron’s and Ankylosing Spondilitus Education & Work Experience: Journeyman “Red Seal” cook, NBCC Moncton; Criminal Justice Program (Honours), NBCC Miramichi Current Job: Department of Public Safety at the New Brunswick Youth Care…

WOMEN Network’s 2nd Awards Gala Tickets on Sale

By Giver Miramichi / November 6, 2013 / Comments Off on WOMEN Network’s 2nd Awards Gala Tickets on Sale

Tickets are now on sale for the Miramichi Women of Influence Night. This will be the WOMEN network’s second Awards Gala and will feature several award categories designed to applaud Miramichi area women for their accomplishments in both career and personal lives. The finalists are: Female Entrepreneur of the Year Dawn Donovan, A Great Massage Peggy…

Miramichi Lumber Looks to Future

By Giver Miramichi / October 23, 2013 / Comments Off on Miramichi Lumber Looks to Future

For generations lumber has been integral to the lifestyle and economics of the Miramichi region. Throughout history Miramichi forests have provided logs to drive a lumber industry that supplied shipbuilding and other wood fibre industries. The province of New Brunswick gained worldwide recognition for its huge wooden ship fleet, mostly because of Miramichi lumber. In…

Celebrate Credit Union Day in Blackville

By Giver Miramichi / October 9, 2013 / Comments Off on Celebrate Credit Union Day in Blackville

October 17 is International Credit Union Day… and here in Atlantic Canada, we have lots of reasons to celebrate. The Credit Union’s relationships with their 325,000 members has generated eight billion dollars in business. An independent survey of Canadians ranked the dedicated personnel at their 57 credit union locations and 170 points of service #1 […]

Little Knight in Shining Armour

By Giver Miramichi / September 19, 2013 / Comments Off on Little Knight in Shining Armour

Little Knight in Shining Armour by Andrew MacMullin It’s all the rage these days—single serve coffee that is—and it’s here to stay. Just look at the big gas stations moving from 20 flavours of fresh brewed coffee pots on the counters to the push a button and fill your cup single serve machines. At home…

Governments of Canada and New Brunswick Invest in Upgrades for Miramichi Infrastructure

By Giver Miramichi / September 18, 2013 / Comments Off on Governments of Canada and New Brunswick Invest in Upgrades for Miramichi Infrastructure

September 13, 2013 – MIRAMICHI (N.B.)
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The Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) and the Honourable Robert Trevors, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General; along with Tilly O’Neill…