Looking for something new to do this upcoming year and to make a difference and change someone’s life? The Canadian Blood Services Upcoming Blood Donor Drive will be taking place on Tuesday, January 19th, 2021 from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm and on Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 from 12:00 pm noon to 3:30 pm and…

The Kinsmen Club of the Miramichi are proud to present Jimmy MacKinley and friends for an evening of comedy at the Kinsmen Club of the Miramichi, 100 Newcastle Boulevard on Saturday, January 16th! Tickets are $20 per person. Book your tables of 6 today! E-transfers can be sent to and be sure to specify…

POWER UP! is a FREE 10-week leadership empowerment training program designed to help all women 19+ take the next step in life.  Your next step can be toward employment, training, education, or community engagement. Whichever direction you choose, POWER UP! will help you get there!  We’ll show you skills that help set personal goals, work…

This popular holiday classic was written by James Lord Pierpont (1822–1893) and published under the title “One Horse Open Sleigh” in 1857. Dashing thro’ the snow,In a one-horse open sleigh,O’er the hills we go,Laughing all the way;Bells on bob tail ring,Making spirits bright,Oh what sport to ride and singA sleighing song tonight. | chorus|Jingle bells, jingle bells,Jingle all the way;Oh!…

The following is an excerpt from the Alzheimer Society of NB Holiday newsletter.Through our work at the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick, we meet many people on the dementia journey, and we treasure the stories they share with us as we believe they allow us to better support others living the same journey.  One person…

MIRAMICHI, NB, – Local Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies in Miramichi are proud to announce that, together with customers and store colleagues across Canada, they have raised more than $5.2 million in support of women’s health initiatives in 2020. This includes a donation to the Miramichi Emergency Centre for Women. Donations were raised through numerous fundraising…

***MASKS ARE MANDATORY*** Come have a fun day of gaming with Comic Alley Miramichi on Saturday, January 30th, 2021 from 10am to 6pm at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel, 1809 Water Street.They will have board games set up, tabletop games being run, and it will be fun for all ages! *PLUS* A table for card…

The following Christmas Coloring Page and Word Search were first featured in the 2020 Giv’er Miramichi Magazine’s Christmas Issue. Local artist, Laura Lea Comeau of Derby, sent us this hand-drawn Christmas colouring page to share with all of you, to print and colour. You can view her artwork at www.lauracomeauart.ca and www.facebook.com/LauraComeauArt To save the picture to your…

Did someone in your family serve in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) or have other ties to New Brunswick aviation? Did they keep items relating to their service that are now stored in basements, attics or sheds?  If you are trying to figure out what to do with the uniforms, flying suits and jackets,…

Celebrating the launch of Peter Powning: A Retrospective!Join us Sunday, December 20, for an afternoon of art and conversion with artist Peter Powning and award-winning art historian, John Leroux. The event will stream live on Youtube and feature a presentation and Q&A period.Peter Powning is simultaneously referred to as a sculptor and a ceramist, but…

Have you heard about the scavenger hunt? On Saturday, December 19th, there will be a 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt going on in Downtowns Newcastle! How to Play: On Saturday morning, pick up your scavenger hunt list at either the Newcastle Jean Coutu or Dickison’s Pharmasave. Then spend the day searching for the clues,…

Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) will take place all over North America from December 14 – January 5. The goal of the CBC is to find and identify as many birds as possible in 24 hours within a 24 km diameter circle. Some participants choose to watch birds at their backyard feeders from the comfort of…

Giv’er Miramichi is pleased to announce a new line of “Giv’er on the River” clothing. Choose from a selection of ball caps, toques, men’s & ladies t-shirts and hoodies, in a variety of colours. Order online at: https://shop.givermiramichi.com Why Giv’er? Giv’er! You’ve probably heard this word yelled out, usually with great enthusiasm, if you live…