With Christmas quickly approaching, the Greater Blackville Resource Centre is looking for donations to brighten the holiday season for their clients in need.

For the past ten years, Saint Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church in Blackville has collected toys and clothing for local youth in need at Christmastime. This year, the parish will be collecting gifts for thirteen children from seven families.

The Blackville Home & School Association’s 11th Annual Christmas Home Tours will be held this Saturday, November 30. Participating homes will be open for viewing from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, with refreshments following at the school cafeteria. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Blackville Credit Union, Bernice Hair Styling, Forever Young Aesthetics and Blackville […]

Here is the schedule of nutrition events happening at Sobeys Douglastown in December. Please feel free to share with others or post in your workplace. The theme of this month’s Taste and Learn class is “Holiday Desserts”. Join us to find out how you can make simple, delicious desserts that are just a little bit…

Striped Bass Pose a Serious Threat to Salmon Smolts – Unrestricted Fishing Season for Striped Bass is Urged Miramichi Salmon Association Press Release; Monday, November 25, 2013 The Miramichi Salmon Association (MSA) is gravely concerned about the huge number of striped bass spawning in the Miramichi River estuary with estimates as high as 400,000 of […]

There will be a fundraising benefit for Brenda Hachey on Saturday, November 30 at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge in Blackville from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.

The 12th Miramichi Christmas Turkey Drive needs 34 more turkeys than it did last year. The coordinators of the Christmas Hampers have identified a requirement for 197 turkeys for the 2013 holiday dinner. For the second year, the collection will be done by Mary Richardson, owner of Tiny Treasure Chest. “It is a great opportunity…

If you saw someone broke down on the side of a dark unlit road, would you stop to help? If you were broke down and somebody stopped, would you take the time to write a thank you note? In this day and age human kindness can be difficult to find and acknowledgement even more elusive,…

The Whooper Spring Players are hosting their annual Christmas dinner theatre on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 at the United Church Center, 143 Main Street in Blackville. Both evenings begin at 6pm with a traditional turkey dinner and dessert, followed by “A Partridge in a Palm Tree”, a two-act comedy, sure to have you laughing all evening long!

Congratulations to Edith and Laurie Black on their 63rd Wedding Anniversary! Family and friends are invited to help them celebrate at 2 pm this Sunday November 10th at the Seamans hospital in Douglastown. Everyone welcome! Laurie is also celebrating his 93rd birthday this month. Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is about “What’s up, what’s new, what’s happening”.…

Way to go! The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Project raised a whopping $18,018 locally this year! Photo from left to right: Randy Urquhart – Project Manager, Steve Myles – Treasurer Miramichi Kinsmen, Tom King – President Miramichi Kinsmen & Heather Shaddick – General Manager all Miramichi Tim Hortons Locations. Awesome job! Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is…

The Salvation Army Christmas Hamper registration is scheduled for Monday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 5th from 10 am to 2 pm at the Family Service Office, 231 Pleasant Street in Newcastle. Singles, couples and families eligible to register are those who live on the West Side of the river including Newcastle, Douglastown, Lower Newcastle,…

The Blackville Women’s Institute will be hosting their annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 9 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. This year, the sale will be held 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 […]