In spite of the unusually colder temperatures and rain, Rotary Spring Fest was a big success last weekend. Many walked away with full stomachs from tasting all the delicious ribs being grilled up throughout the weekend from four different professional ribbers. The first ever Rotary Spring Fest hosted by the Rotary Club of Newcastle kicked off on…

Large support turned out for this year’s Walk of Hope hosted by the Schizophrenia Society of New Brunswick – Miramichi Chapter. On Friday, May 22nd, the walk kicked off in the Walmart parking lot in Douglastown with walkers making their way to the Seaman’s Hospital to enjoy refreshments and music provided by 95.9 Sun FM. Prizes were awarded to the…

Check out the photos Rotarian Greg MacDiarmid took at Rotary Spring Fest.

 
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On Sunday, June 7th at 2:00pm, Blackville Weight Watcher members, along with some members from the Miramichi Weight Watchers group, are meeting at Blackville School to participate in a 5km walk. Members are walking to celebrate their change to living a healthier lifestyle. Since Weight Watchers began last September in Blackville, some members have lost…

After last evenings rain, Mother Nature decided to smile on us today.  Sunny and a high of 13 today, and looks even nicer for tomorrow.There’s a full slate of activities today.  The Rotary Atlantic Washer Toss Tournament is in full swing along with the Human Foosball Tournament.  There are lots of activities for families and […]

As part of their commitment to communities, NBCC is offering summer camp programs at various campuses including NBCC-Miramichi. Designed for youth from Grades 6 – 8, NBCC’s College 4 Kids offers a range of programs that will take place across New Brunswick in July 2015. Here’s what is being offered at the Miramichi campus: Animation…

The Glenalg Youth Alliance will be hosting their 2nd Annual Chair-ity Auction on May 23, 2015 at Mirawood Cafe and Lounge, 65 King Street in Chatham. There will be an auction held from 7-9 pm on themed chairs. A dance will follow from 9 pm – 1 am, with entertainment by Bob McCallum and Raglan…

Rotary Spring Fest starts today, Friday, May 22nd at 11 am with the professional Ribbers and other concessions opening in the main Festival Area. The Beer Tent opens at 12 noon and the entertainment begins later this afternoon at 4 pm with Bouree d’Joie. The official Opening Ceremonies will happen early this evening at 5:45 pm.…

By Sandra Bunting The Lebanese Layalina troupe based out of Montreal is made up of dancers who are passionate about oriental dance. The 12 member group promises an exotic and high energy show from possible dancing with sword to belly dancing. In Lebanese culture the Dabke folkloric dance is still a strong tradition. The Dabke…

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It’s the time of year when kids get excited about having an opportunity to go to summer camp! The Miramichi Valley Bible Camp, located alongside the Miramichi River in Derby Junction, allows youth to build character and confidence through week-long camps. To raise money to help kids go to camp, there will be a huge…

Have a listen to Valerie and Malcolm chatting to Paddy Quinn.
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