Year: 2016

Today at the 506 Festival

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 14, 2016 /

Ready to rock the ‘Chi! Festival 506 is under way! Tonight’s shows are covered on your Festival 506 Passport or admission is $10 at the door. Venue access is subject to capacity though, so get out early to see your faves! Here is the concert schedule for this evening at Festival 506! Mill Cove Coffee 7:30 pm Altitude…

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Festival 506 Kicks Off Tonight with Awards Show

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 13, 2016 /

Festival 506 weekend has arrived on the Mighty Miramichi! Four jam packed days filled with shows and conferences kicks off this evening with the Awards Show at Carrefour Beausoleil! Performing artists include Andy Brown, Simon Daniel, City Natives, Les Hôtesses d’Hilaire, Lionsault, and a special musical homage to Matilda Murdoch with The Lumber Jills and the Miramichi Fiddlers. Paddy Quinn and Rachel…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, October 13, 2016

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 13, 2016 /

On Saturday, October 15, another salmon angling season will be finished for the year.  The few exceptions that are still open are the Bartibog, Burnt Church and Tabusintac Rivers which close October 29. Striped bass can still be fished with the final retention period now running to October 31, during which time each person is…

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MainStream Wrestling Final Event of Year Coming Up Soon in Renous

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 13, 2016 /

MainStream Wrestling Entertainment presents the final show of 2016 with a BLOCKBUSTER card at the Renous Rec Centre on Friday, November 11th at 7:00 pm! In what can easily be described as the biggest Main Event in New Brunswick this year, the top wrestler in New Brunswick meets the top wrestler in New England when…

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Stompy Bot Hiring Game Design Positions

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 12, 2016 /

Stompy Bot Corporation in Saint John is now hiring! They currently have openings for the following positions: GAME DESIGNER, 3D ENVIRONMENT ARTIST, GAME PROGRAMMER, 3D ANIMATOR, CONCEPT ARTIST, UI/UX DESIGNER.

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Miramichi Fishing Report October 7, 2016

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 7, 2016 /
Joe Palmer with a nice hook bill

by Doug Underhill As we near the end of the salmon season, it is time to get out and enjoy the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. The weather is beautiful, the Fall foliage is hitting stride, there is time for “Blast ‘n Cast” and there are reasonably good numbers of fish around, although they are not taking…

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Three MHL Teams Gain Recognition in Latest CJHL Top 20 Rankings

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 5, 2016 /

The latest edition of the CJHL Top 20 Weekly Rankings were released Monday, with three teams representing the MHL. The Yarmouth Mariners remain in the upper echelon of the list while this week being joined by the Miramichi Timberwolves. The Pictou County Weeks Crushers also gain recognition as an Honourable Mention. The Mariners, who move…

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Miramichi Curling Club Open House

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 3, 2016 /

As the leaves begin to turn that means curling is right around the corner! This year’s annual open house at the Miramichi Curling Club will be held on November 1st, 2nd and 3rd from 6-8 PM and Saturday November 5th from 10 AM – 2 PM.

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Fresh 4 Less Program Launches in Miramichi Region this Month

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 1, 2016 /

Update: If you can’t get to one of the locations on October 4th you can still sign up. Email Fresh 4 Less for the registration or sponsorship form, fill it out and mail with $5 registration fee and first month payment of $10 or $20 to our Wellness NB partner at: Fresh4Less- Pensez Frais Suite 207, 1780 Water Street Miramichi,…

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Miramichi Celebrates Culture Days this Weekend

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 30, 2016 /

Celebrate Culture Days in Miramichi this weekend! Tomorrow Saturday October 1st join the Miramichi Art Core for a Paint Out in the Town Square from 10 am to 2 pm. Artists will be painting outside and encouraging others to join in by picking up a paint brush and painting on an easel. All are welcome…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 29, 2016

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 29, 2016 /
Jeff Morris and son Ben with a very nice salmon caught on the Main Southwest Miramichi

As we end September and begin October, we move into the “Cast ‘n Blast” season.  Already some anglers have combined fishing with the hunting of Woodcock, but Saturday signals the opening of grouse and duck season. Generally, there has not been a Fall run yet, but in the last week or so, there have been…

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2016 Walk for Autism & Family Fun Day/ 5th Annual Ribbon Campaign

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 28, 2016 /

by Anthony W.J. McLean What better way to kick off Autism Awareness Month in Canada than to join the Autism Walk and Family Fun Day in the Miramichi! This Saturday October 1st from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Waterford Green in Miramichi East (Chatham) please join us for a day of fun to raise…

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Cranksgiving Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 28, 2016 /

Cranksgiving Miramichi is part bike ride, part food drive. It is a great way to get active while giving back to your community! Miramichi will host its first ever Cranksgiving this Saturday October 1st from 11 am to 2 pm. The event is simple: you show up to the grocery store (Atlantic Superstore in Newcastle)…

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