General Interest
Pleased to share that earlier today, the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, along with Tilly O’Neill-Gordon, Member of Parliament for Miramichi, announced the creation of a new Ministerial Advisory Committee on Atlantic salmon to help determine the course of action to address low returns of Atlantic salmon on the East coast. This action by Minister Shea […]
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St. John Ambulance, in a partnership with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, has offered free training in emergency first aid and CPR to nearly 900 grade 10 students in the province. Training ran for a full day and included emergency first aid and adult/child/infant CPR with Automated External Defibrillator instruction. This opportunity…
Read MoreLORI GALLAGHER Fredericton Daily Gleaner December 11, 2014 This is a critical time for salmon, say members of the board of the Miramichi Salmon Association. “We’re lobbying intensely, the MSA working with the Atlantic Salmon Federation, to get the prime minister to declare a crisis in the Atlantic salmon because we’re just not getting the […]
Read MoreHello once again Miramichiers. I would like to thank everyone for their support in electing me. To the other candidates I would like to say thank you for running a good clean campaign. To all the citizens of the city please feel free to call on any issues you deem necessary and if I can […]
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The Miramichi SPCA will be holding its first ever online auction to help fund the local shelter. The auction will begin today, December 11, at 6:00 pm and end on Sunday, December 14 at 6:00 pm. 72 items will be up for bid during the auction, and participants are asked to make their bids via…
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For the past 11 years, Saint Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church in Blackville has collected toys and clothing for local youth in need at Christmastime. Last year, the parish collected gifts for 13 children from seven families. Families remain anonymous; tags are placed on a Christmas tree with the age, gender and size of the child marked. Once…
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Voters took to the polls today for provincial by-elections and Tony (Bucket) Walsh has been elected to the position of Councillor at Large for Miramichi. The position became vacant when Lisa Harris resigned from her position as Deputy Mayor to run as the Liberal Candidate for Miramichi Bay-Neguac in the recent provincial election. Below are…
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The Women of Miramichi Entrepreneurial Network held their annual award gala on November 29, 2014. During their Women of Influence Night, several local women were celebrated for their contributions to the community. The awards features three categories; Female Entrepreneur of the Year, Female Professional Excellence of the Year, and the Women of Influence Award. The…
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With Christmas fast approaching, December is a great month to brush up on your fire safety and prevention knowledge. With a little precaution and the right tips, you can make sure the fire stays in the fireplace where it belongs this holiday season. If you prefer using a natural Christmas tree, be sure to check…
Read MoreCity Council has established an award to provide for the suitable recognition and acknowledgement of long-standing voluntary community service through the bestowal of a Community Service Award for Volunteers. Completed nomination forms for consideration of deserving recipients must be received at City Hall by Monday, December 15, 2014 Nomination forms can be obtained at City…
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Is there a message waiting for you? Renowned Psychic Medium Michelle Russell is coming to Boiestown as a part of her 2014 Healing Communities East Coast Tour. Michelle will be at the Boiestown Lions Club this Thursday evening December 4th, 2014 from 7 to 9 pm. Experience Michelle’s down-to-earth and bubbly energy and her extraordinary ability to…
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The New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) is a provincial non-profit organization that works to ensure that people with an intellectual disability, with the support of their families, have the option to choose the supports they need to live meaningful lives and participate in their communities as valued and contributing members. NBACL is piloting…
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DFO is requesting the public to complete a survey designed to inform and consult Canadians on the management of the striped bass recreational fishery in the waters adjacent to the Maritime Provinces in the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence. The data from this online consultation will be considered in the decision making process of the […]
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