Today Downtowns Miramichi launched a new website, www.CanadaDays.com, with all the information about the Celebrate Canada events schedule for 2014. “A fireworks display as part of our Celebration of Canada is essential,” says Mavis Williamson, General Manager of Downtowns Miramichi. “Fireworks are one of the awesome moments in any Canada Day celebrations. They attract all…

Joan Kennedy will perform live on stage at Nine Pine on Sunday, June 8 starting at 7pm. Tickets are $15 each and are available at Nine Pine, 59 Main Street in Blackville. Encompassing a career which has spanned more than 3 decades, Canadian born and raised singer/songwriter Joan Kennedy has accumulated more accolades and awards […]

For anyone planning a canoe trip on the Southwest this season MSA Director Greg Sprague has provided us with a mileage chart – to download the chart click Main SW Mileage by Canoe Thanks Greg!

We’re finding valued local employees who really GIV’ER and contribute to the community. Introducing Kenneth Blacquier: Education: Graduate of James M Hill (1989); NBCC Carpentry Program (1990); Multimedia Arts Program (1992); Patient Care, Academy of Learning (2008) First Job: Carpenter’s Helper at 14 years old Current Job: Patient Care Attendant (Region 7 Hospital) Other Jobs…

Terry Power captured these photos of the opening day of Lobster Season in Miramichi Bay while on Teddy Williston’s boat. He writes: “It is amazing how excited the fishermen are for opening day. Many say that every season they get the jitters waiting for that first morning launch blast of the horn! This year the…

Family, children, businesses, organizations, volunteers, committee members and the general public will gather at Golden Hawk Recreation Complex and surrounding grounds at 8 am this Saturday, May 24th, for the 6th Annual Miramichi Fusion Festival, in support of Autism Resources Miramichi. For the past five years families have gathered and participated in this fun filled…

The Greater Blackville Resource Centre hosted their popular Soup’s On free community lunch program twice this week as part of Hunger Awareness Week.  On Tuesday, May 6, lunch was served at the GBRC by Darlene Jardine and her team. The centre was also open for tours and the thrift store was open to shoppers. On […]

May is Asian Heritage Month. This acknowledges the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. It also provides an opportunity for Canadians across the country to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage to the growth and prosperity of Canada. Canada’s cultural diversity strengthens the country…

May is here (and hopefully spring isn’t far behind!) so that means new nutrition and wellness events happening at Sobeys Douglastown. Check out the schedule below for a list of what’s happening. Dietitian Margaret Young is especially excited about the Healthy Cooking class with Chef Owen on Tuesday, May 13th and the Cooking for Diabetes…

by Dave Bucklow World Tai Chi Day will be celebrated locally at Ritchie Wharf in Newcastle starting at 10 am tomorrow, Saturday April 26th. This is an annual open public demonstration of the ancient Healing Art from China. This worldwide event kicks off in New Zealand, travelling around the world to finish in Hawaii. Oriental Arts –…

Moncton, NB     April 4, 2014- Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) today approved the 2014 Conservation and Harvesting Plan for Striped Bass in the waters adjacent to the Maritime Provinces in the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence. New for 2014, the Department will authorize additional days in the retention fishery. From May 1 to 21, from […]

The second annual “Horizon Health Harmonies for Haiti Village Health” – A Wine/ Cheese Fundraiser, Silent Auction and Variety Show featuring entertainment from local Horizon physicians and hospital staff will take place on Friday, April 25th at Carrefour Beausoleil. Wine and Hors D’oeuvres will be served at 6:30 pm, with the Variety Show beginning at…