Health & Wellness

Miramichi Wellness/ Holistic Fair Seeks Local Vendors

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 20, 2015 /

Planning is well underway for the 4th Annual Miramichi Wellness/ Holistic Fair which invites you to come and discover ways of healing the body, mind, spirit and soul. The fair will be a two-day event on Saturday and Sunday, October 17th and 18th, from 10 am to 5 pm at Carrefour Beausoleil in Newcastle. Approximately…

Health Care Values

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 19, 2015 /

by Dr. Tiffany Keenan As I return to Family Practice, I have been reflecting more on what Values are important to me as an individual and how that applies to my practice as a physician. Over the past several years, I continue to review my own “Wheel of Life” as I strive to find a…

Go Skydiving in Miramichi this Weekend

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 18, 2015 /

Miramichi, are you ready? Skydive Moncton is coming to the Miramichi Airport this Friday August 21st so you can experience the thrill of a Tandem Skydive. Have you always wanted to try skydiving? Well here is a unique chance to give it a go on your home turf. Skydive Moncton is giving you the opportunity to do…

Angling Closure to 23 Salmon Holding Pools in the Miramichi River System

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 17, 2015 /

Fisheries and Oceans Canada wishes to inform the public that the following salmon fishing pools will be closed to angling for all species of fish, for cause of high water temperature and low water levels. These changes are effective as of Monday, August 17, 2015: Confluence of Wildcat Brook and Northwest Miramichi River, including the…

Sobeys Nutrition Events August

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 30, 2015 /

Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what our Sobeys Dietitians are up to this August! Thursday, August 6th 11 am – 1 pm Healthy Cooking with Chef Owen Gibson ($15) Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our chef and get nutrition tips from our dietitian. Menu: Summer Vegetable Gazpacho, Caribbean Couscous and Vegetable Salad, Jerk Spiced Halibut Steaks…

Half Price Camping Spots at Camp Sheldrake!

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 27, 2015 /

Camp Sheldrake will be offering Half Price camper spots for Teens aged 12-15 for the week of August 17th thanks to their partnership with sponsors 95.9 SUN-FM! That’s only $160 for a full week of camp (five nights) filled with canoeing, rock climbing, rappelling, and lots of outdoor activities. Stop by the station, call Camp…

Doaktown Park receives Funding for Improvements

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 27, 2015 /

The Village of Doaktown’s community park will be improved, thanks in part to Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) funding announced today by Tilly O’Neill Gordon, Member of Parliament for Miramichi, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency). “The 150th anniversary…

Spiritual Medium at Kin Centre this Week

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 27, 2015 /

Spiritual Medium, Tania Thomas will be at the Miramichi Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Blvd, in the Newcastle downtown this Wednesday evening, July 29th. Tickets are only $27.50. Doors open at 6 pm. “Tania Thomas is not only a gifted medium, she’s an outstanding person who truly cares about both the living who grieve as well as the loved…

Relax at Escuminac Beach

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 24, 2015 /

When Miramichiers head for the beach on a hot summer day, chances are they’ll end up at Escuminac Beach & Family Campground. For campers, spacious semi-serviced (water and electric) sites are available, as well as tenting sites. Day beach passes are available to non-campers. Beach hours are 10 am – 8 pm, and there is a canteen on…

Notice to Anglers – Pools Open

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 17, 2015 /

Notice to Recreational Anglers Fisheries and Oceans Canada Gulf Region Salmon angling on the Miramichi River system Moncton – July 17, 2015 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada wishes to inform the public that the following salmon fishing pools will reopen to angling for all species of fish, due to improved water conditions and favorable forecast […]

Water Street Farmers’ Market Happens Every Saturday

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 10, 2015 /

If you are looking for a unique experience or to buy natural food products, a craft or gift, then the Water Street Farmers’ Market is the place to go. The Market is located on Water Street in Chatham under the Centennial Bridge in the parking lot and downstairs of the Chatham Pioneer Senior Citizen’s Club.It’s open…

Restored Walking Trails on Beaubears Island

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 6, 2015 /

By Tara McIntyre Friends of Beaubears Island is pleased to announce the opening of the Restored Walking Trails on the island. Beaubears Island is located at the meeting point of the Northwest and Southwest Miramichi Rivers. The island is most famous for being a summer camp and meeting place for the Mi’kmaq over 3000 years ago, an Acadian…

Smolt-to-Adult Rearing Study Initiated

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 3, 2015 /

The crisis over poor adult salmon returns in the past few years has generated a lot of attention and we are all trying to come up with the solutions that will see large numbers of salmon in our rivers again. The MSA has been meeting with other organizations and individuals to share ideas about the […]