Health & Wellness

Sobeys Dietitians Nutrition Events September 2016

By Giver Miramichi / August 29, 2016 / Comments Off on Sobeys Dietitians Nutrition Events September 2016

Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what your Sobeys Dietitians are up to this month in Douglastown! Tuesday, September 20th 11 am -1 pm Healthy Cooking with Chef Brian Matheson ($15) Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by the Sobeys chef and get nutrition tips from their dietitian. Menu this month is: Caesar Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing, Buffalo Chickpea Pizza,…

Air Show Atlantic 2016

By Giver Miramichi / August 22, 2016 / Comments Off on Air Show Atlantic 2016

The Atlantic Canada International Air Show returned to Miramichi on the weekend. Thousands of fans travelled from all across the Maritimes to witness the amazing performances overhead as well as to view the numerous displays on the ground and meet the pilots. One of the highlights of the show was the return of the Canadian…

25th Napan Agricultural Show Held

By Giver Miramichi / August 16, 2016 / Comments Off on 25th Napan Agricultural Show Held

The Napan Agricultural Show celebrated its 25th year from August 11th to the 14th with a jam packed weekend of special events that included country breakfast and suppers, Light Horse games, Draft Horse events, Oxen pull, Frisbee Dogs, petting zoo, entertainment, a truck pull and so much more. Click to enlarge any of the photos below,…

Part-time Positions for Lifeguards/ Instructors/ Assistant Instructors

By Giver Miramichi / August 3, 2016 / Comments Off on Part-time Positions for Lifeguards/ Instructors/ Assistant Instructors

The City of Miramichi Community Wellness & Recreation Dept. has part-time positions available for: Lifeguards/Instructors/Assistant Instructors Come join our team with many benefits: Obtain Life skills Obtain CPR, First Aid, Lifesaving Instructor, National Lifeguard Standards Flexible hours Meet friends Free swimming to increase physical fitness Qualifications: 15 years of age or older Current Bronze Cross…

Free vehicle entrance to provincial parks on New Brunswick Day

By Giver Miramichi / July 30, 2016 / Comments Off on Free vehicle entrance to provincial parks on New Brunswick Day

During New Brunswick Day celebrations on Monday August 1st, the provincial government will be offering free gate admission at provincial parks as part of its Get Outside! NB program.

Home Decor Trend: Go Natural!

By Giver Miramichi / July 29, 2016 / Comments Off on Home Decor Trend: Go Natural!

by Lauren Walls One of today’s top trends in Home Decor is the use of natural fibres in just about any space. For example, an all-white look can be be warmed up considerably by adding woven wood shades to the windows. Bold paint and furniture colours can be grounded with a natural jute rug. A…

21st Annual SSNB-Miramichi Cow Patty Bingo at MacDonald Farm

By Giver Miramichi / July 25, 2016 / Comments Off on 21st Annual SSNB-Miramichi Cow Patty Bingo at MacDonald Farm

Join the Schizophrenia Society of NB – Miramichi (SSNB) and MacDonald Farm for a family day filled with fun! On August 7th we are hosting our 21st annual Cow Patty Bingo! You may ask what is a Cow Patty Bingo? It is very much like it sounds, there will be a field marked in squares and a…

Senior Goodwill Ambassadors Appointed

By Giver Miramichi / July 20, 2016 / Comments Off on Senior Goodwill Ambassadors Appointed

Thirty senior goodwill ambassadors have been appointed to engage seniors, their families and communities in supporting wellness, active living and independence for seniors in New Brunswick.

Escape Miramichi Opens July 21st

By Giver Miramichi / July 18, 2016 / Comments Off on Escape Miramichi Opens July 21st

Change Miramichi is excited to announce the opening of Escape Miramichi at 158 Wellington Street in Chatham, Miramichi East. Escape Miramichi opens July 21st with two rooms: Down the Rabbit Hole and Miramichi Murder Mystery. What is an ESCAPE room? An escape room is a physical adventure game in which players are locked in a…

Give them Something to Talk About!

By Giver Miramichi / July 14, 2016 / Comments Off on Give them Something to Talk About!

We love to find people talking about their visits to Miramichi and seeing the photos they post online. Jessica posted this relaxing photo on her blog after receiving a river tubing get-away for her birthday. She wrote: “River Tubing is something I will never forget. Floating down the Miramichi River for hours on a calm…

Boating in Miramichi

By Giver Miramichi / July 11, 2016 / Comments Off on Boating in Miramichi

About 70 km inland from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, in the city of Miramichi, there are two marinas. Station Wharf Marina sits on the East side of the river in the Historic Downtown Chatham Business District and the Miramichi Boating and Yacht Club sits on the West side in Douglastown. Both marinas monitor Channel…

Five Common Mistakes about Going to the Gym

By Giver Miramichi / July 9, 2016 / Comments Off on Five Common Mistakes about Going to the Gym

By Adam Hambrook For most people new to working out who decide to join a gym, it can be a very intimidating and overwhelming change. If you are going to join a gym avoid these five common mistakes in order to maximize your results and make going to the gym part of your healthy lifestyle…

Encouraging Your Kids to Clean – With Games and Check-off Lists

By Giver Miramichi / June 30, 2016 / Comments Off on Encouraging Your Kids to Clean – With Games and Check-off Lists

Eleven year old Amy Walls loves to clean, much to the delight of her mother, Janice, who usually doesn’t have to ask her to help out around the house—Amy volunteers to do it! “Cleaning puts me in my happy place for some reason,” says Amy. “I feel such satisfaction when I walk into my room…