General Interest

ELEMENTARY LITERACY INC. READING MENTORS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 16, 2015 /

There is a saying “it takes a village to raise a child” but Elementary Literacy Inc. (ELI) knows it can take a village to raise a reader. Last school year, over 950 students participated in their supplementary reading programs in nearly 150 elementary schools in New Brunswick. During the school year, the average student participant…

Book Review: “Like Any Other Monday” (with Author Interview)

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 7, 2015 /

Like Any Other Monday (2014, Gaspereau Press) is Halifax author Binnie Brennan’s first novel, and it is an impressive one. From the moment you handle the book, you know that you are in for something special. Gaspereau Press has done a beautiful job of printing and binding this softcover book. It even comes with its own embossed paper dust jacket. Even if the pages inside were totally blank, you would still have a handsome softcover to display.

What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 1, 2015 /

A bright and beautiful smile can give your confidence a boost. Your general dentist can perform a variety of cosmetic procedures to help you improve the look of your smile. Learn more about the cosmetic dentistry procedures that your dentist provides today!

October Update from Councillor Tony “Bucket” Walsh

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 19, 2015 /

All council attended the Municipalities Conference in Fredericton, from Novemeber 2nd to the 4th. It was an educational symposium and learning experience for Councillor Lordon and myself. It is final that the lights on King George Highway and Radio St. will no longer be operating. There are stop signs and pedestrian crosswalk from Radio St. […]

Chatham 75: From World War to Cold War – Ever Prepared, Never Forgotten!

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 17, 2015 /

Information and photos submitted by Kevin N. Anderson, CD, Retired Captain and Executive Director of the New Brunswick Aviation Museum The New Brunswick Aviation Museum is hosting a reunion from July 8-10, 2016 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the opening of Royal Canadian Air Force Station/ Canadian Forces Base Chatham. The reunion is open to anyone who ever…

Christmas Holly Tea at the Historic Beaverbrook House

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 12, 2015 /

The Historic Beaverbrook House, 518 King George Highway, Miramichi Invites you to their Christmas “HOLLY TEA” , Sunday, November 15, 2015. Enjoy festive sandwiches and sweets in this historic house, built in 1877, which was once the home of young Max Aitken – Lord Beaverbrook. There will be two settings available 1:30 to 2:30 pm…

Community Photo Submissions

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 12, 2015 /

If you have photos, stories, tips or tidbits to share we always welcome your submissions to the print edition of Giv’er Miramichi. Send submissions to . For photos please send high resolution jpg’s (not resized for email) and remember to include your name for the photo credit and the location where the photo was taken or…

Decorator Tips for Mixing and Matching Wood Tones

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 26, 2015 /

by Lauren Walls It’s easy to buy a full dining room, bedroom, or living room set of furniture in all matching wood tones. However, to create a unique design in your home that isn’t too “matchy” it may be a good idea to start mixing different wood styles and tones in your space. Here are…

Notice to Anglers – Pool Closures

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 16, 2015 /

Notice to Recreational Anglers Fisheries and Oceans Canada Gulf Region Salmon angling on the Miramichi River system Moncton – July 14, 2015 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada wishes to inform the public that the following salmon fishing pools will be closed to angling for all species of fish, for cause of high water temperature and […]

Rogersville Country Music Festival Draws a Large Crowd

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 29, 2015 /

The first annual Rogersville Country Music Festival was held on Friday June 26th and Saturday June 27th. The event was held under the new shelter which was perfect for the large crowd of country music fans who attended. The shelter will also be used at the up and coming Rogersville Bluegrass Festival, August 28-30th. This…

MacDonald Farm is Open for the Season

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 29, 2015 /

MacDonald Farm is open for the season and they celebrated with lots of family activities on the farm this past Sunday, June 28th. The ‘fun day on the farm’ had a petting zoo and pony rides from Edgewood Farms, a BBQ, tours of the MacDonald House, face painting, jumping castles and balloon characters from Ian Donovan along with…

Canadian Multicultural Day Celebrations in Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 29, 2015 /

The Canadian Multicultural Day celebration was held on Saturday June 27th at the Goodie Shop Restaurant and was hosted by the Miramichi Regional Multicultural Association. Canadian Multiculturalism Day is an opportunity to celebrate our diversity and our commitment to democracy, equality and mutual respect and to appreciate the contributions of the various multicultural groups and…

Ironmen Split With Alpines

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 28, 2015 /

The Miecon Ironmen split their doubleheader with the Saint John Alpines, losing 4-3 in extra innings in Game 1 and winning 7-1 in Game 2. The Ironmen were held to 4 hits in the opener with Orry Cook, Kris Keating, Ryan Barry and Darren Hardy getting the hits with Hardy’s being an RBI double.. Jeff […]