General Interest
Canada’s first official, full-time national aerobatic team, the RCAF Golden Hawks, was formed in Miramichi (Chatham), New Brunswick in 1959 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of powered flight in Canada and the 35th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. After completing five highly successful seasons in front of millions of admiring fans, the team […]
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It’s Irish Festival weekend! Here’s the Schedule of Events: Thursday July 20th New Brunswick Senior Baseball League 7:30 p.m. Chatham Ironmen vs. Fredericton Canada’s Irish Festival and Miramichi Boat Tours present An Evening of Irish Music onboard the Max Aitken with Gerry Roberts 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Leaving from and returning to Rodd Miramichi). Limited seating! $20. […]
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On Wednesday the 9th of August members of the Canadian Peacekeepers Veterans Association will be holding a parade to commemorate their fallen comrades. The parade will begin at 11 am in front of the cenotaph located in Queen Elizabeth Park, in front of City Hall. Any veterans from the Military, RCMP or Police Officers retired […]
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1st Humanity Fellowship will be meeting on Mondays from 8 to 9 pm at the Miramichi Folklore Park, 46 Memory Lane, in Renous. 1st Humanity Fellowship is a non-profit organization promoting personal development and a “Back Yard Economy” to live a joyous and happy life. If you are 18 or 80 you will benefit in some…
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This year’s Northumberland Salmon Protection Association / Miramichi Salmon Association 19th Annual Fund Raising Dinner is being held Tuesday, March 14th, 2017 at the Rodd Miramichi. Please come out and join us in our efforts to raise the funds necessary to carry-on the conservation work required to sustain and protect our remaining salmon resource.
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By John McKay The Miramichi Scottish Festival will run from August 19th to the 21st. This is a special year for Scottish celebrations since 2016 marks the 250th anniversary of the arrival of William Davidson’s settlers on the Miramichi. Davidson, from Fochabers in Scotland, received the Miramichi 100,000 acre land grant in 1765. Friday night, […]
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Celebrate Acadian Day beginning at 11:30 am on Monday August 15th at Waterford Green in Chatham with PEI’s bilingual folk/ fusion trio Ten Strings and a Goat Skin and Ottawa–Gatineau’s rock/ folk/ psychedelic/ traditional band Hey, Wow. In case of rain the celebration will take place at Carrefour Beausoleil, 300 Beaverbrook Road in Newcastle. This […]
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Lovers of words and music will not want to miss Words on Water’s next event at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel on Tuesday August 9th. Two new books by New Brunswick authors, Josh O’Kane and Zev Bagel, will be featured along with a live musical performance and an Open Mic reading. Doors will open at […]
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The Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association, Miramichi Chapter will be holding a flag raising ceremony in Queen Elizabeth Park on August 9th, 2016. The parade/ ceremony will begin at 11 am. On this day we remember why the peace and freedom we enjoy in this country is so precious—why we must never forget the debt we […]
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by Jesse MacDonald, Executive Chef In early May we began a Farm to Table feature at 1809 Restaurant & Bar in the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel. Every night we offer a different dinner entree with a starch, vegetables and protein all sourced locally. The importance of Farm to Table cooking was instilled in me at […]
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On July 16, Parks Canada honours their National Parks and Historic Sites across the country in an annual event where thousands of people participate in fun, educational, family-oriented events in parks and Historic Sites across the country. Many activities highlight the important role that parks play in maintaining healthy and resilient ecosystems, protecting critical habitat…
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Bill Anderson, also known as the “VW Bug Guy” and “Shutter Bug” hobbyist invites you to Ritchie Wharf on the beautiful river in downtown Newcastle. Over 100 photographs taken around Miramichi and the surrounding area will be available for your enjoyment and/ or purchase. The photography show and sale happens over the Canada Day long […]
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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…
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