Month: August 2017

Beaubears Island Campfire – Aug 13

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 10, 2017 /

Old Man Matheson and Old Man McCarty once again look forward to welcoming you to lovely Bicentennial Park in Nelson this Sunday at 7pm to partake in some music, tall tales, and bologna over the campfire. Beginning in 2017, the campfire in Bicentennial Park has been one of the Friends’ of Beaubears Island’s longest running…

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VETERANS FOR TOMORROW 50/50 DRAW

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 10, 2017 /

On Thursday August 3rd the Miramichi Legion Branch #10 in Newcastle started a new weekly 50/50 draw called “Veterans for Tomorrow”. The purpose of the fund raiser is to support all veterans programs moving forward. Bright red boxes with the Royal Canadian Legion logo on them will be located at various locations around the Newcastle…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, August 10, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 10, 2017 /
Guide Greg Amos of Ledges with a beauty hen he caught Monday morning.

PLEASE NOTE: The article below is from August 2017.  Please visit http://www.inter.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Gulf/FAM/Recreational-Fisheries for information on the current year. MIRAMICHI – On a positive note, DFO has reopened the cold-water pools that were closed last week. Please see below: Hi, This message is to inform you that as of Thursday August 10, 26 cold water pools that…

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Book Review: “Bearing Witness: Journalists, Record Keepers and the 1917 Halifax Explosion” by Michael Dupuis

By James M. Fisher / August 10, 2017 /

December 6, 2017, signals the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion, Canada’s worst Maritime tragedy to date. In mere seconds, a large portion of Halifax’s North End and waterfront were obliterated when the damaged munitions ship Mont Blanc exploded, killing 2,000 people and injuring thousands more.

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Heritage Players Wow at Vogue/ Fochabers Fiddlers Coming to Renous

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 9, 2017 /

Author author! Bravo! The Heritage Players performed “A Night At Duffy’s Hotel” at the Vogue Theatre in Chatham on Saturday night. Seen here are Bernie Colepaugh, Shawn McCarthy, Reid Gallon, Greg Donovan, Carol Tozer, Rose Corney, Carmen Young, Ryan Donovan and Matthew Stewart. Missing is Bill Young. This Saturday, August 12th, at Miramichi Folklore Park,46…

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Miramichi Folk Song Festival Opening

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 8, 2017 /

There was a record attendance last evening for the grand opening of the Miramichi Folk Song Festival.  Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy and their six talented children Family brought instrumental music to the festival.  This award winning fiddler from Troy in Inverness County, Nova Scotia, is one of the best-known musicians for adhering to a traditional fiddle…

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Canadian Coasters Classic Car Club

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 8, 2017 /

The Canadian Coasters Classic Car Club are driving coast to coast, town to town, city to city in celebration of their 50th Anniversary. This cross-country jaunt is also in commemoration Canada’s 150th and best of all, most of the hundred cars in the travelling show have chosen to make a stop in Miramichi! In recognition of their cross-country…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, August 3, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 3, 2017 /
David Bishop from Cascapedia Quebec with one of 3 salmon he hooked

COLD-WATER POOL CLOSURES: Hi, This message is to inform you that as of Thursday August 3, 26 additional cold water pools will be closed to fishing on the Miramichi River system. A variation order was just issued today to this effect, and a notice to anglers will be published tomorrow morning on the regional DFO…

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Tech Coaching for Seniors

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 2, 2017 /

DigiLearn will be conducting their next technology coaching workshop for seniors starting August 8th. Adults of all ages are welcome to bring their own devices as well as any questions they have about settings, updates and apps. Our workshop is taught at Shannex Parkland – 35 Patience Lane in Fredericton, NB. We offer Beginner Classes…

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An August Full of Fun!

By Discover Miramichi / August 1, 2017 /

Just because July is over doesn’t mean we are nearing the end of summer fun! There is still lots to do and see in Atlantic Canada’s Great Outdoors all throughout the month of August!

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