Month: November 2016

Your Community Inclusion Network

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 19, 2016 /

Become Involved in your Community Inclusion Network Twelve organizations in the province have received approval by the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation to establish regional Community Inclusion Networks (CIN). All citizens, community organizations, local business, government agencies, and communities are encouraged to participate in their local CIN. The 12 CIN will develop local poverty reduction…

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Seven Months Later: An Interview with a Syrian Refugee Family Relocated to Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 18, 2016 /

By Anthony McLean Imagine having to flee your country due to unforeseen circumstances and not knowing what lies ahead for your future. That is what happened to one Syrian Refugee family who have been relocated to Miramichi, sponsored by the United Church of Canada (UCC) Miramichi Presbytery Syrian Initiative. Marwan and Waffa, along with their…

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Miramichiers Who Giv’er! Meet Shawn Boisvert

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 17, 2016 /

Do you know a Miramicher who knows how to Giv’er? We are now accepting nominations for a new regular feature profiling people from the region who Giv’er in everything they do! From volunteer work to being successful business owners, the very best employees, parents, role models and more. If you know someone who constantly goes…

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Christmas Wreath Fundraiser

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 16, 2016 /

Saint Samuel’s Roman Catholic Church in Douglastown is taking orders for its Christmas Wreath Fundraiser! For only $20 each (pre-payment required) choose your Balsam Fir Wreath complete with Wire Ribbon Bow until Sunday November 20th, 2016. The finish wreath size is 24 inches. Select your own beautiful, handmade wire ribbon bow on pick-up day! Wreaths…

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Wake Up Santa with Kim Harris Photography

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 16, 2016 /

Kim Harris Photography invites your family to celebrate a new beginning to a wonderful Miramichi tradition at 1:30 pm on Sunday November 20th at Tyra’s Infinity Centre (former Douglastown Community Centre) when we “Wake Up Santa” for another holiday season! Doors open at 1 pm and Santa will be woken up at 1:30 pm. Cookies and…

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Miramichi Elects New Mayor & Councillor

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 15, 2016 /

Miramichiers went to the polls Monday October 14th to fill the mayor and one councillor position in city hall. Congratulations to Adam Lordon on being elected mayor and Ryan Somers on being chosen councillor! Below is the Thank You Message Adam Lordon posted on Facebook: Thank You!! Merci! What a night!! Tonight, I am humbled…

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Don’t Just Feel the Burn, ENDURE the burn!

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 14, 2016 /

By Adam Hambrook One of the biggest issues I see with people who are new to an exercise regime or who have little to no exercise experience (especially those weight training for the first time) is not pushing themselves hard enough. Exercise can often create a burning sensation within the muscle or muscle groups we…

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Get your ECMA 2017 Tickets & Passes Now

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 13, 2016 /

From April 26-30, 2017, Saint John, NB will come alive with Atlantic Canada’s biggest celebration of music. The East Coast Music Awards: Festival and Conference is an event like no other — get on the list as New Brunswick rocks out with thousands of cheering fans, musicians and industry reps! Tickets and passes on sale now.

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OUR SENIORS MATTER – Fall Prevention Luncheon

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 12, 2016 /

The Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC) presents a Fall Prevention Luncheon called OUR SENIORS MATTER on Saturday November 26th beginning at 10 am. Special guest speaker is Judy Bowman, the Regional Representative for Healthy Active Living. This FREE Fall Prevention Luncheon is for men and women ages 50+. Judy will provide information on lifestyle choices that can…

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Fall Update!

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 11, 2016 /

First off after a very busy summer schedule I have to say its been a bit of time since my last post. I am glad to get back and update you all! As everyone is aware I am back on council and would like to thank the city for all the tremendous support I received…

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On The Water: Christmas Shopping List

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 10, 2016 /

With the fishing season over and equipment taken care of, I’ll wrap up another season with my annual Christmas shopping suggestions for the angler.  I’ve checked with my friends in the tackle shops and have an estimated price range for many items mentioned. This column is the “clip and paste” on the fridge with certain…

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2016 Remembrance Day Events in Northumberland County

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 10, 2016 /

Tabusintac The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 47, Tabusintac will open at 9 am, and the marching of colours will begin at 10:45 am, which starts the service. “O Canada” is sung at 10:50 am, followed by “Oh Valiant Heart”, a scripture reading, the readings of “In Flanders Fields” and “A Poem of Remembrance”, followed…

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Book Review: “Rock Recipes: Christmas” by Barry C. Parsons

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 9, 2016 /

This was the first-ever cookbook the Miramichi Reader was asked to review, and no sooner had I removed it from its protective bubble mailer when it was taken from my hands by my wife who proceeded to oooh and aah over every glossy page and delicious-looking photograph.

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