Community & Fundraising

Halloween FUNdraising tickets only $10 per couple!

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 28, 2015 /

Rock ‘n Roll Festival Fundraising Halloween Party at the Goodie Shop is only $10 per couple admission! Prizes for best costumes and other door prizes. Everyone welcome 19 years and over.

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Betty Caron’s Family Memories

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 28, 2015 /

Betty Caron enjoys Giv’er Miramichi magazine, reading articles about like-minded people, the photo submissions, and the positive nature of the magazine. She was inspired to share her photos and memories for our readers to enjoy. Pictured Above: The builders of the Methodist Church Sunday School in Chatham which is currently the Chatham Legion. Back Row:…

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My Life Changing Trip to India

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 28, 2015 /

by Danielle Davies My incredible two week journey began when I was one of 25 students selected from across Canada and the USA to participate in the 2015 Me to We trip to India, sponsored by PotashCorp. I had applied for the trip as soon as I heard about it. The opportunity to learn about…

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September Update From Councillor Tony (Bucket) Walsh

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 28, 2015 /

Once again its time for our council update for September! Vacations are over for a lot of people and all the kiddies are back in school. Miramichi Accessable Transit has opened up at a brand new location with a brand new building in the Chatham Industrial Park…congratulations! The Annual Terry Fox Run was another success.

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Free Halloween Fun at Miramichi Libraries

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 27, 2015 /

There are some fun activities planned at both the Chatham and Newcastle public libraries in Miramichi. Check them out on Thursday in Chatham and Saturday in Newcastle!

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Non-Profits Work Together to Change Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 27, 2015 /

Change Miramichi is a collective group of non-profit organizations who have joined together to fundraise and promote positive change within the Miramichi. They are six non-profit organizations (SPCA Miramichi, Miramichi Youth House Inc, Volunteer Miramichi, Glenelg Youth Alliance – The Tutoring Centre, Camp Sheldrake and the JMH Alumni Association) who have joined together as a committee.

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Miramichi Reader Interviews Danila Botha

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 27, 2015 /

Danila Botha is a rising young author who was born in South Africa, but now resides in Toronto. She recently released her first novel “Too Much on the Inside” (2015, Quattro) which was reviewed here. I called it: “….an impressive first novel from this young, energetic author”.

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Restoring Ancient Portage Trails in New Brunswick

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 27, 2015 /

Canoe Kayak New Brunswick (CKNB) is a volunteer non-profit organization devoted to safe recreational paddling in New Brunswick (NB) through awareness, education, instruction and community engagement “The Ancient Portage Trails of NB” project is a special project under Canoe Kayak NB (CKNB). The project deals specifically with restoring only six ancient portage trails of the…

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Poppy Campaign Launch

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 26, 2015 /

The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign Chairpersons Comrades Marianne Morby-Harris (Br#3) and Joe Pineau (Br#10) presented His Worship Gerry Cormier, City of Miramichi Mayor, with the Symbolic First Poppy at City Hall on Friday October 23rd. This event sets the stage for the Poppy Campaign to get under way officially on Friday, October 30th. The…

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Black Tie Bingo Fundraiser for Mount Saint Joseph Foundation

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 25, 2015 /

The annual Black Tie Bingo hosted by the Mount Saint Joseph Foundation and 99.3 The River was held last night, Saturday October 24th, at the Rodd Miramichi. The event provided a full evening of fun with bingo calling being done by Bob Comeau, live auction with auctioneer Greg Mitchell, silent auction and entertainment. Also part of the…

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NSER Haunted House Fundraiser for 2016 Grads

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 25, 2015 /

The halls and classrooms of North and South Esk Regional High School (NSER) in Sunny Corner were transformed into a frightening Haunted House on Friday night, October 23rd. Those who dared took the tour and encountered lab experiments that had gone terribly wrong, gruesome characters and many other scary things in support of the Grad…

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Re-Mission Art Exhibit Opening Reception

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 23, 2015 /

There will be a wine and cheese opening reception for Mathieu Francoeur’s exhibit Re-Mission in the Gallerie ARTcadienne at Carrefour Beausoleil on Saturday, October 24th at 7 pm. About Re-Mission Last year, Mathieu Francoeur’s first exhibition was strongly inspired by his fight against testicular cancer. Today, Mathieu is back with a new series of bright works…

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Sistema New Brunswick program expands to Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 23, 2015 /

The provincial government is supporting the expansion of Sistema New Brunswick’s free after-school music program to Miramichi. “Sistema is a proven program designed to inspire children and youth to achieve their full potential and to acquire the values they need to grow and to have a positive impact on society,” said Tourism, Heritage and Culture…

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