Community & Fundraising
Miramichi’s premier Fall Harvest and pumpkin flinging contest is back on Saturday September 24th from 12 noon to 3:30 pm on Waterford Green in downtown Chatham! Come target shoot with pumpkins, zipline gourds, build war machines, drone flying, judge chilli, and more! Elementary, middle and high school students from the Anglophone/ Francophone North School District…
Canada demonstrated its commitment to environmental action in New York City today as Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and UN Environment Chief, Erik Solheim, announced that Canada will host World Environment Day in 2017.
The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is excited to announce James Mullinger as host for the 2017 East Coast Music Awards Show taking place on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Harbour Station in Saint John, NB.
Geri Mahoney was recently awarded the prestigious PDG Frank Hussey Award, also known as the Rotarian of the Year award, for Rotary District 7810, which spans across northern Maine and New Brunswick. This annual award is presented to the Rotarian judged to have done the most to exemplify the ideal of “Service Above Self” during the current Rotary Year.
The provincial government is calling for expressions of interest for individuals to serve on an electoral reform commission and is also inviting the public to comment.
The Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Registration for 2016 will be held Monday, October 31st and Tuesday, November 1st from 10 am to 2 pm. Registration will be held upstairs at the Family Services office located at 231 Pleasant Street in downtown Newcastle. Registration is for singles, couples and families who live in Newcastle, Douglastown, Lower Newcastle, Derby, Millerton, Sunny…
One cannot read a history of New Brunswick without coming across the name Alexander Gibson, or “Boss” as he was affectionately called by his family, friends and employees. So it was that after reading several different books on New Brunswick, I decided to see if anyone had published a book about the man.
The Board of Governors of New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is proud to announce that Susan Murchison has been elected as the new Board Chair. During the Board’s Annual General Meeting on June 24th, the annual election of the Chair and Vice-Chair positions took place. Governor Susan Murchison was elected as Board Chair, and Governor Jessica Bragdon was elected to be Vice-Chair, for 2016-2017
King Mazda in Saint John is excited to announce that they will host their first annual Zoom Fest on Saturday September 17th from 10 am to 2:30 pm. All Mazda Enthusiasts from near and far are invited to come participate in this event and have fun showcasing their vehicles! There will be Live Music provided by the band Southern Comfort. The Box Food Truck will also be on site accompanied by a Tent from Stance East and Kustom Auto Sound! As well a photographer will be available to take photos of you and your car.
Sunday, September 18th, 2016 is Open Farm Day. Come rain or shine, many farms in all corners of the province will open up their gates to give you a free backstage pass to life on the farm. Visit one of the 55+ farms that are participating to see the hard work and dedication farmers contribute to provide top quality products and services.
Join AC Event Productions as we present Beyond the Bump: Parenting Showcase at the Pavilion (Exhibition Grounds) in Miramichi, on September 25th, 2016 from 10 am -6 pm! This event features fun, informative, and interactive vendors as well as children’s entertainment, grab bags, door prizes, etc! This showcase is specifically designed for Family Time! Beyond…
Avoid the Line-ups. Registration is now open for all minor hockey players in Baie Ste Anne, Miramichi, Renous, and Sunny Corner. Click here to register online. Register at a time and location of your choosing. You will need a credit card and a Medicare card to complete the registration, as well as a valid email address.…
Flanker Press recently released an invaluable book penned by Jim Wellman of twenty-eight fascinating profiles of people who are (or were) involved with the modern ocean fishery industry in one way or another. There are stories of lives lived on the sea, lives lost at sea, lives saved at sea, boat builders, both young and old, women who fish & more.