Year: 2013

Blackville Bridge Closed to Traffic

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 19, 2013 /

Update #2 (Monday, September 23): The Southwest Miramichi River Bridge #2 in Blackville will closed to all traffic until Friday, October 4. Update (Friday, September 20): The Southwest Miramichi River Bridge #2 in Blackville will now be OPEN to ONE lane until Monday, September 23. Previous: Please be advised that Southwest Miramichi River Bridge #2, 150 m […]

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 19, 2013

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 19, 2013 /

It has been another week of very high water which has literally put a damper on what is usually prime Fall angling time.  As a result, there are generally few anglers inclined to even try to get on the water, if that is even possible in some areas.  Some are fishing from boats.  Yet there…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 19, 2013

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 19, 2013 /

It has been another week of very high water which has literally put a damper on what is usually prime Fall angling time.  As a result, there are generally few anglers inclined to even try to get on the water, if that is even possible in some areas.  Some are fishing from boats.  Yet there […]

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Ask the Experts: Living Well with Dentures

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 19, 2013 /
The average lifespan of dentures is five years.

Living Well with Dentures by McCormack Denture Clinic Dentures are made of acrylic material that is softer and more porous than natural teeth leaving them more susceptible to bacteria, fungal growth, and dental plaque formation. Therefore, patients need to be proactive about cleaning. Keeping your dentures clean is an important part of oral hygiene. It…

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Community Fresh Box

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 18, 2013 /
Contents of a typical Community Fresh Box which also contain tips and recipes.

Community Fresh Box by Stacy Underhill If you want to put a sparkle in Brenda Hachey’s eye, ask her about the Community Fresh Box program. The Fresh Box program is a buying group that allows participants to get fresh fruit and vegetables at a portion of the retail price. Brenda first heard of this concept…

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Summer 2013 Tourism Wrap-up

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 18, 2013 /
Shauna Hiemstra submitted this photo of her four year old daughter Avery waving to a ship during the Tall Ships Festival in Miramichi this summer. Find more of her work by searching Shauna Hiemstra Photography on Facebook.

We asked local tourism operators how their summer went and this is what they had to say: Record crowds attended the Miramichi Folksong Festival and two evening shows sold out. Tourists came from all over New Brunswick as well as throughout the Maritimes, across Canada (Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Yellowknife), the US (Maine, Massachusetts,…

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Giant Tiger Opening in Miramichi, New Brunswick

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 18, 2013 /

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Sep 13, 2013 (Marketwired via COMTEX) — Giant Tiger is excited to annouhttp://www.marketwatch.com/story/media-advisory-giant-tiger-opening-in-miramichi-new-brunswick-2013-09-13nce the opening of its newest location in Miramichi, New B…

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City of Miramichi profiled in Business in Focus magazine

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 18, 2013 /

Moving Forward with Optimism

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Governments of Canada and New Brunswick Invest in Upgrades for Miramichi Infrastructure

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 18, 2013 /
City of Miramichi

September 13, 2013 – MIRAMICHI (N.B.)
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The Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) and the Honourable Robert Trevors, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General; along with Tilly O’Neill…

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Grants to Non Profit Organizations

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 18, 2013 /
City of Miramichi

The City of Miramichi will be accepting applications from non-profit organizations in the City of Miramichi for funding for 2015.
Policy #75 with criteria and application forms are available on the City of Miramichi website miramichi.org or at receptio…

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Start Your Day the Right Way

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 17, 2013 /
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Start Your Day the Right Way by Margaret Young, RD, MSc Sobeys Registered Dietitian You’ve all heard the sayings: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and supper like a pauper. The truth is, breakfast really is the best way to start your day.…

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Planet Zee: The Pulse of Your Party

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 17, 2013 /
Planet Zee, a new DJ service in town that not only has all the right songs, but knows just when to play them.

Everyone has favourite songs, from toe tapping tunes that make it impossible to sit still, to particular melodies that almost magically transport people back through time to a special place, moment, or person. Music can create a new cherished memory in an instant. But getting the music just right for a party, isn’t as easy…

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Greater Blackville Resource Centre Needs Help

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 16, 2013 /
GBRC volunteers setting up a fundraising yard sale.

Miramichi’s newest food bank is treading water, barely making ends meet on a monthly basis, due to a lack of government funding. “Our greatest concern right now is food to service our clients,” says Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC) Founder/ President, Albertine Leblanc. “Receiving funding for projects like the Community Food Mentors program and Collective…

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