Month: February 2014

Sensible Snacking

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 12, 2014 /
Change the way you think about snacks.

by Margaret Young, RD, MSc Sobeys Registered Dietitian Let’s change the way we think about snacks. For many, snacking means late night chips and pop in front of the TV or a sweet treat at the coffee shop. But snacks, done right, can make you more productive, energetic and alert. And if weight loss is…

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Women’s Institute to Host Heritage Day Celebrations

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 11, 2014 /

The Blackville Women’s Institute are celebrating Heritage Day at the Blackville Community Centre on Thursday, February 13 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. This event is open to the public and is free of charge.

The theme for Heritage Week 2014 will be New Brunswick Remembers: 1914-2014 in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of Second World War.

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Bistro 140: Always a Wonderful Dining Experience

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 11, 2014 /
Bistro 140 is located at 295 Pleasant Street on the Town Square.

by Kellie Underhill Bistro 140 in the Newcastle downtown is my “go to” restaurant. All the options are amazing but the daily specials are so yummy, you don’t even need to see the full menu. The decor of local photography against a backdrop of hardwood and dark linen make for an artistic friendly atmosphere I…

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New Tai Chi Book Reviewed

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 11, 2014 /
The book is a great reference tool for instructors and offers great insight to Tai Chi for the beginner.

by Dave Bucklow A team of doctors at the Harvard Medical School have been conducting a study of Tai Chi’s health effects with numerous medical conditions over the last 10 years, and the results of these studies have prompted the doctors to write a book covering the health benefits of this ancient art from China.…

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3rd Annual Dining in the Dark

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 10, 2014 /
CNIB 3rd Annual Dining in the Dark in Miramichi

CNIB’s 3rd Annual Dining in the Dark is a unique dining experience of exceptional food, inspiration and blindfolds. The event is on March 29th at the Newcastle Lions Club and all the proceeds from this event will go directly to support those in our community living with vision loss to gain the skills and confidence…

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Miramichi Cross Country Ski Club Plans for Year-round Activity Centre

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 10, 2014 /
Proposed Miramichi Cross Country Ski Club, exterior perspective.

The Miramichi Cross Country Ski Club (MCCSC) wants to upgrade its facilities and program to become a year-round outdoor activity centre for people of all ages, that could host events such as cross-country running, mountain biking, Tough Mudder style events, and much more. With an emphasis on children and families this type of year round…

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Miramich Idol Week 5

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 9, 2014 /
Miramichi Idol

Miramichi Idol Week 5 was quite exciting Saturday evening at the Goodie Shop. Christopher Manuel received the most votes in Week 4, giving him the opportunity of going first. Congratulations Christopher!   We enjoyed a surprise visit from the Men of Harmony Group. The Idols continue to improve each week. Watch Week 5 below. Week 6…

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Provincial Program Conducting Survey on Children’s Cancer Services

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 9, 2014 /

New Brunswick’s Pediatric Oncology Patient Navigator Program is conducting a confidential, online survey to improve children’s cancer care services across the province. The program is looking for parents/guardians of children or teenagers, who were under 17 years of age at the time of the cancer diagnosis, between the years of 2005 and 2013, to provide…

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Miramichi Shrine Club Successfully Raises Funds

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 9, 2014 /
Noble Dave Bucklow, president of the Miramichi Shrine Club and Llewellyn Smith P.P., present a cheque for $1400 for Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Having come to the end of another fun filled year looking after the transportation of children and supporting Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, at their Christmas party the Miramichi Shrine Club had the pleasure of presenting two cheques to their head office “Luxor Shrine”, plus a donation of food to the local Food Bank. In 2013…

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Employee of the Month: Greg Doyle

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 8, 2014 /
Greg Doyle

We’re finding valued local employees who really GIV’ER and contribute to the community, in spite of their disability. Introducing Greg Doyle: Condition: Cerebral Palsy Education: James M Hill Memorial High School class of 1989; various computer courses from Horizon College, NBCC, and PLC (Progressive Learning Centre); various job specific training programs; some University Work History:…

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A Love of Beauty—Amoura Aesthetics

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 7, 2014 /
Tracey Bryenton-Power

In 1995, Tracey Bryenton-Power decided to take a chance and follow her dreams. She opened Amoura Aesthetics on Pleasant Street in Newcastle as a small one room, one person operation. For the first three years Tracey worked nights as a bartender at the Opera House to earn spending money so that she could invest Amoura’s…

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White Gold Dance Features Jared Lutes Band

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 6, 2014 /

During the celebration of the White Gold Winter Festival on Saturday February 8th there will be a dance at the Civic Centre with music by the Jared Lutes Band. Tickets are $12 and available at: Jean Coutu Newcastle, Kingstons Petro Can Newcastle and downtown Chatham Courtesy Convenience, Nordin City Argo or Call 622-2941 Doors open at…

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New Fiction from Jules Keenan for Eating Disorder Awareness Week

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 5, 2014 /
Eating Disorder Awareness Week

It’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week from February 2 – 8, 2014 and we challenged our young columnist, Jules Keenan to write something on the theme. She decided to write a short piece of fiction from the point of view of a high school boy. Perfectly Normal by Jules Keenan Everyone has their insecurities, especially about…

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