The Blackville Women’s Institute will host their annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 8 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Blackville Community Centre, located at 12 South Bartholomew Road. As in previous years, hot-dogs, pop, tea, coffee and donuts will be available for purchase in their lunch room. Local vendors will be

City Councillors have formally begun the process of filling a vacant seat on their council after Thursday’s meeting. Councillors officially declared the vacancy left by former deputy mayor Lisa Harris, who has moved on to a new role as the Liberal MLA for Miramichi-Bay Neguac. Harris was deputy mayor for more than two years before…

The following message was issued by Social Development Minister Cathy Rogers in observance of National Foster Family Week, Oct. 19-25: This week provides us with an excellent opportunity to recognize and celebrate the essential role that foster families play in the development of children. I thank each individual and family who makes the commitment to…

The Mount Saint Joseph Foundation will be hosting their Third Annual Black Tie Bingo, Dinner and Dance on Saturday November 1st, 2014 at the Rodd Miramichi River. The event promises to be an exciting, dynamic and fun filled evening. The evening will not only be packed with fun activities such as bingo, a silent and…

The provincial government is observing Active Living Week for Seniors, Oct. 19-25, by promoting physical, volunteer, social and cultural activities in New Brunswick. “No matter what your age, you are never too old to start living a healthy and active lifestyle,” Healthy and Inclusive Communities Minister Cathy Rogers said. “It’s important that we take occasions…

Miramichi students from the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) participated in the province-wide launch of a new community leadership program earlier this week to help the community and build valuable leadership skills. NBCC says they hope The Robertson Institute for Community Leadership will help the college bring to life their vision of “transforming lives and…

October is designated Canadian Library Month and to celebrate libraries in both Chatham and Newcastle are hosting events for people of all ages. This year’s theme is “Libraries Inspire/Les bibliothéques, une source d’inspiration!” Parents are welcome to bring their children to local events not only during Canadian Library Month, but throughout the year. Library events…

As part of the second round of the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program, Tilly O’Neill-Gordon, Member of Parliament for Miramichi, announced that the Government of Canada will provide close to $126,000 toward four projects in the Miramichi region focused on conserving fish habitat. “Protecting our geographic heritage in communities across the country for all to…

Come and discover ways of healing the Body, Mind, Spirit and Soul at the third annual Miramichi Wellness/Holistic Fair. This year the fair will be a two day event, Saturday and Sunday, October 18th and 19th from 10 am to 5 pm each day at Carrefour Beausoleil, 300 Beaverbrook Road. Approximately 30 booths are expected with…

Premier Brian Gallant and the members of the Executive Council were sworn in this afternoon in a ceremony held at the legislative assembly in Fredericton. Gallant spoke about the new government’s vision for New Brunswick. “Job creation will be the top priority of this government in our coming mandate,” Gallant said. “We must get our…

NB Mental Health Consumer Network Miramichi Branch #7 and Caring Friends Activity Centre will hold a Walk for World Awareness Mental Health Day this Friday, October 10, 2014. They will be gathering beginning at 11:45 am at Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #3) 18 McCurdy Street in Chatham. The walk will start at noon. After the walk there will be a light lunch and…

The Rotary Club of Newcastle is having a fundraiser to raise money for various Rotary projects. The deadline to enter the Scott Knowles Memorial Hockey Pool is October 19, 2014 at 12 am. Entries are $20 for one, $50 for three, and $100 for seven entries. Prizes are 1st $1000, 2nd $500, 3rd $300, 4th…

The Greater Miramichi Regional Service Commission – Solid Waste Services advises there will be a Household Hazardous Waste and E-waste Collection on Saturday October 4th, 2014 from 8 am until 12 noon at 320 Newcastle Blvd., in the Saint Mary’s Catholic Church parking lot. Examples of accepted Household Hazardous Waste (HHW): Adhesives, Aerosol Cans, Antifreeze Coolant, Automotive Fluid, Batteries…