Year: 2017
Catapult is an accelerator program for ambitious artists and creative entrepreneurs who are ready to bring their work to market. Catapult aims to improve the entrepreneurial skills and business networks for its participants, and to foster and culture of entrepreneurship in New Brunswick’s arts sector. This program is specialized for the needs of artists.
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Canada’s first official, full-time national aerobatic team, the RCAF Golden Hawks, was formed in Miramichi (Chatham), New Brunswick in 1959 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of powered flight in Canada and the 35th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. After completing five highly successful seasons in front of millions of admiring fans, the team […]
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The Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum, located in Boiestown, NB, will be hosting a two day “Lumberjack Festival” on August 19th and 20th, 2017. On Saturday, August 19th, competitors will be busy sharpening their axes and filing their cross-cuts for this one day Professional Lumberjack Competition; which portrays the “skill and technique” of this amazing…
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CHM Management Group offers First Aid CPR courses each month. Currently certified by Rescue 7 Inc to instruct CPR and First Aid (including CPR HCP level) they also provide AED’s for purchase. Their instructor, Dave Baxter has a strong background in the medical field which makes for an extremely engaging course as shown below: Former…
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To Celebrate Canada 150, Parks Canada are giving away free passes to all National Parks, visit Kouchibouguac National Park. Cross New Brunswick’s longest suspension bridge — the Priceville footbridge! Visit the naive art’s free exhibit by Paul Ouelllette at Carrefour’s Galerie Artcadienne.
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Over the Cove Zip Line has opened at French Fort Cove. Find out the hours, fees, and all the rules and regulations you need to keep in mind before you give it a try.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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