Community & Fundraising
We love the deer photos below that were submitted by Genna Gouchie for the May 2014 issue of Giv’er Miramichi! If you’ve seen the magazine you can’t miss that great close up in its pages! But we didn’t have space to include the other group shot, so we’re posting it here. Thanks Genna! Great photos!…
The Galerie ARTcadienne presents a new exhibition from students of the Art fundamentals Program and the Animation & Graphics Program at NBCC-Miramichi. This new exhibition runs until May the 31st. A grand opening will take place this evening, Monday May 5th beginning at 6 pm at the Galerie ARTcadienne. Family, friends, teachers, and everyone in…
In support of Hunger Awareness Week, The Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC) has a week of events planned including concerts by two award winning folk singer-songwriters – ECMA Winner Catherine MacLellan on May 5th, and Juno Award winner Stephen Fearing on May 9th. Benefit Concert featuring ECMA Award Winning Singer/Songwriter, Catherine MacLellan When: Monday May…
Valerie Sherrard’s latest book for young people has been short-listed for the prestigious Canadian Library Association 2014 Book of the Year for Children. This respected award honours a book published in Canada in 2013 by a Canadian author that appeals to readers aged 12 and younger. On behalf of the children of Canada, the Canadian…
“Where should we start?” she asks while rocking in her rocking chair, sipping her tea, with both her dogs curled around her feet. “At the beginning, I suppose”, I reply. And so it begins. It was the spring of 1922; May 27th to be exact. At a little house near “The Forks”, where the Cains […]
Pat Fournier was born and raised in Blackville. In a series of short stories, Pat will share his memories of the place, of the people and of his life as a boy growing up in Blackville. In this first installment, Pat sets the scene of his childhood neighbourhood. An Introduction Written by Pat Fournier This […]
Miramichi Idol on week eight saw six contestants all giving their best at Rock n Roll night at the Goodie Shop. Each contestant sang three songs and as Ozzy (the Judge) said, “This is tough, they were all damn good.” The six finalist were. Hannah Hosford Natasha Parks Lacey Howe Christopher Manual Bethany Matchett Susanne…
Please Note: Unfortunately, there is no video this week, the audio was corrupted in the files and there was only noise. We will have video next week. Here is a breakdown and some pictures from the evening: The evening started with Performances by the Second Chance Hopefuls: Performer Song Rock This Country – Shania TwainHero –…
by Jules Keenan I hate how they do this every year, and the stupid thing is, I always get nervous about it, and I end up being worried over nothing. It’s February 14th and I’m sitting in a sickly pink, cupid filled, stuffy classroom, listening to my science teacher drone on about the density and…
Miramichi Idol Week 5 was quite exciting Saturday evening at the Goodie Shop. Christopher Manuel received the most votes in Week 4, giving him the opportunity of going first. Congratulations Christopher! We enjoyed a surprise visit from the Men of Harmony Group. The Idols continue to improve each week. Watch Week 5 below. Week 6…
It’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week from February 2 – 8, 2014 and we challenged our young columnist, Jules Keenan to write something on the theme. She decided to write a short piece of fiction from the point of view of a high school boy. Perfectly Normal by Jules Keenan Everyone has their insecurities, especially about…
This week’s Miramichi Idol performances were awesome! The contestants are getting comfortable with the stage. Watch the video below for clips from Week 4 and remember that week 5 goes this Saturday evening, February 8th at 8 pm upstairs at the Goodie Shop. Doors open at 7 pm. Post your comments below. Miramichi Idol4 from…
The following statement was issued by Randy Dickinson, chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, on the occasion of February being Black History Month: Black History Month was first celebrated in Toronto 35 years ago and was recognized at the federal level in 1995. It is an excellent opportunity to draw attention to an…