Hi everyone, as I said I would I kept my ears and eyes opened and my mouth shut(as best I could) while learning the ropes. I have been named chairperson of Public Works and co-chair of Leisure and Recreation. I also sit on on the Chatham Historical Committee for Business and the Chatham Library Committee. […]

The provincial and federal governments will partner to fund repair work for the Centennial Bridge in Miramichi. The work is planned over the next nine years and will receive funding consideration of up to $44.2 million from the provincial government as part of its Strategic Infrastructure Initiative and up to $38.6 million from the federal…

When was the last time you carried a rack of ribs into a church service? Maybe not that often, but you’ll have the opportunity to do just that at an outdoor church service at the downtown Newcastle Waterfront on Sunday, May 24th at 11 AM as part of Rotary Spring Fest. This special service is…

The 2015 Rotary Club of Newcastle Memorial Scholarship will honour the late Bill Richards. Bill Richards was a business man on the Miramichi, he owned and operated the Uptown Theater and was quite active in many community projects. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Rotary Club of Newcastle, […]

A meeting of the Josie Foundation board was held at the Blackville School on April 28th to plan for the Annual Salmon Dinner to be held at the Kin Centre in Miramichi on Saturday, June 6.  Tickets for the event are $40 and are available at Town Hill Jewellery or by calling Lois Tozer at…

In support of one of their own, students and staff of the Ian Baillie Elementary School hosted a Lungs 4 Life fundraiser for Charlene MacIsaac. Charlene will be undergoing a double lung transplant next month in June. Students and staff hosted week long events with all proceeds going towards Charlene’s medical expenses. The school hosted…

The annual Spring Fashion show sponsored by the Mount Saint Joseph Auxiliary was held on Thursday May 7th in the St. Michael’s church hall. The sold out event had fashions provided by Northern Reflections and Tip Top Tailors. A lively and energetic group of ladies and gentleman modelled the fashions. To view more pictures of the…

Canadian Tire is having their Grand Opening this weekend following the completion of their newly renovated store. The first 100 lucky customers received a $20 gift certificate this morning (Friday). Lots of specials happening through the weekend until Sunday. Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is about “What’s up, what’s new, what’s happening”. We are focused on building people up, supporting…

Would you like to help the environment by reducing your food and yard waste but don’t know how? Join us for a free composting workshop and reduce your organic waste by 40% or more! Everyone is welcome to attend this free workshop on Wednesday May 6th beginning at 6:30 pm at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Blvd around the square…

On Saturday, May 9 there will be a Gospel Music Night Benefit for Kendell & Amy Vickers at Hillside Church in Blackville. Amy has Cystic Fibrosis and has had two lung transplants. She now needs to go back to Ontario to be on the waiting list for yet another lung transplant. The benefit begins at…

Rachel Barry, daughter of Paul and Rhonda Barry, will be going on a long term student exchange to Belgium during the 2015/2016 Rotary year, following graduation in June. The Rotary Club of Newcastle will be welcoming an exchange student from Brazil during that same period. Rachel is pictured with District Governor elect Wayne Wornes, receiving […]

For it’s seventh year, the Blackville Bluegrass Festival returns with a new theme! This year, the festival will feature a Bluegrass & Country Open Mic Competition on Saturday, August 8. There will be an “open mic” on Friday, August 7 and Sunday, August 9. Sunday will also feature Gospel music. Public admission is $10 per […]

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On May 1st the Rotary Club had a sampling and a taste of what is to come this month at the Rotary Spring Fest being held the weekend of May 22 to 24th. The weather is warming up and so are the ribs. Pictured is George Kefalidis of Crabby’s BBQ Shack during the early sampling.…