Community & Fundraising

Middle Island Irish Heritage Festival Under Way

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 1, 2015 /

The Middle Island Irish Heritage Festival is under way and will continue throughout the weekend with lots of fun activities for the whole family. To find out more details and what’s happening when, click here to read the story we published earlier this week.. Click to enlarge any of the photos below that we snapped when…

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MVBL Old-Timers Tournament on this Weekend

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 1, 2015 /

Game play started last night, Friday July 31st, in the 39th Annual Miramichi Valley Baseball League (MVBL) Old-timers Tournament with the Chatham Head Tigers and the MVBL Stars hitting the field. Stands were full of appreciative fans who came to cheer on their team. Also part of the Friday evening activities were the Sonny Ramsay Memorial…

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Around the River this Weekend July 30th – August 3rd

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 30, 2015 /

The forecast is looking like cooler cloudy weather with rain possibilities for most of this NB Day long-weekend, but on the brighter side the holiday Monday is shaping up to be a beauty! Let’s keep our fingers crossed that Mother Nature gives us some sunshine and you and your family get out to enjoy at least some of the…

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The Countdown is on to the 2015 Blackville Homecoming

By Les McLaughlin / July 30, 2015 /

The countdown to Blackville Homecoming is on! The three-day homecoming weekend takes place next weekend, Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2 and is open to anyone who attended school in the area that is now served by Blackville School. It’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect with classmates, faculty and staff, and a time to […]

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Update from City Councillor Tony “Bucket” Walsh

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 29, 2015 /

Another month has gone by and i hope everyone’s summer is going well despite the weather. The tenders have been awarded for repaving some of our streets which we budgeted for so dont forget to respect the people that are directing the travel and the crews working on bettering our roads. The new middle school […]

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Middle Island Irish Heritage Festival July 31st – August 3rd

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 29, 2015 /

Come spend this New Brunswick Day long weekend at Middle Island Irish Historical Park as they celebrate Irish Heritage! On Friday July 31st from 1 – 3 pm take a guided tour of the Island with a historic character. The kiddies will have fun getting their face painted and everyone will enjoy the Pie Eating Contest at…

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Tabusintac Old Home Week 2015 Schedule

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 29, 2015 /

It only happens once every five years and … you might need four years to recover! But 2015 is the year to celebrate! Tabusintac Old Home Week kicks off this weekend with a full week jam packed with activities for the whole family! All Roads Lead Home! Tabusintac Old Home Week 2015 *Note – this schedule…

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Irish Musical Based on Middle Island’s History happening at JMH

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 29, 2015 /

The Middle Island Heritage Festival and Buttercup Productions present On The WInd: A Musical Journey featuring traditional, new age, and locally written Irish Music. Performances will happen every evening beginning at 7:30 pm over this holiday long weekend on July 31st, August 1st, 2nd and 3rd at the James M. Hill Auditorium in Chatham. The…

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Doaktown Annual Fair runs July 31st – August 2nd

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 29, 2015 /

The Doaktown Annual Fair happens this August long weekend. Events kick off on Friday, July 31st with Children’s Activities from 2 – 4 pm at the Doaktown Community/ School Library. Kids are invited to enjoy a game of Minecraft plus other games and snacks. Visitors are welcome. At 7 pm Friday evening there will be a Country Music…

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Bay du Vin Summer Survival 2015 has Begun

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 29, 2015 /

The 31st Annual Bay du Vin Summer Survival kicked off on Saturday July 25th with a community breakfast and the 3rd Annual Norman Strangemore Memorial Poker Tournament at the Black River Hall. The week long festival offers something for young and old. Last night, Tuesday July 28th there was a Costume Party for all ages with…

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Colleen’s Days this Weekend

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 28, 2015 /

In 2011, at the outset of planning for the bicentennial of the Parish of Nelson, one of the biggest supporters was Colleen Lynch. Throughout the weeks and months that followed, she was a frequent volunteer and tireless champion of the commemoration of Nelson’s 200th birthday. Sadly, Colleen was unable to participate in the grand celebration,…

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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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5th Annual Miramichi Pride Dinner & Cruise this Weekend

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 28, 2015 /

Everyone is welcome to celebrate Miramichi Pride at the 5th annual social for the LGBT community in northern New Brunswick including dinner, cruise and after party this Saturday, August 1st, 2015. To coincide with the festivities, the city will be raising the Pride flag on Friday at 2 PM in the Town Square, Newcastle. Please feel free…

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