Year: 2018

Speaker Series of Miramichi Historians

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 22, 2018 /

The Friends of Beaubears Island will once again host Miramichi historians in a Speaker Series during the month of February. Presentations will occur in the library at the Nelson Rural School, 26 St Patricks Drive at 7pm on Monday and Thursday evenings throughout the month of February. See attached poster for details. Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is…

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What are you doing this weekend?

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 19, 2018 /

There’s so much to do this weekend, starting tonight!  Check out the Mighty Miramichi Events Calendar and find everything from live bands, smelt fry’s and a local talent search, to group meditations, children’s activities, and art parties! Here’s your link! www.mightymiramichi.com/events  Save it, bookmark it, check it often! Are you hosting an event? Add it to…

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Fun Photo Captions!

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 18, 2018 /

I discovered these two photos in a collection by Peter Gadd of the Miramichi Naturalists Club, and I just had to have them for the upcoming Winter issue of Giv’er Miramichi magazine! Looking at the images conjured up all kinds of clever and amusing captions, and I thought, wouldn’t it be fun to ask our…

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Education

By Miramichi Adult Learning / January 17, 2018 /

When our students decide to jump in and start their GED, some are very glad to learn that GED is available online. That being said, online education is not for everyone! It has advantages, of course, but also several disadvantages. So you have to think twice before starting your online GED, and you should take…

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Art Party Fundraiser

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 16, 2018 /

This Saturday, January 20th, there is a very important fundraiser happening at Tyra’s Infinity Centre in Douglastown to support a team of competitive dancers from Miramichi who have been invited to New York City for the Jump Convention. JUMP is the largest dance convention in the world and this is an incredible opportunity for competitive dancers…

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MYPIE Annual General Meeting

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 15, 2018 /

Join MYPIE for our Annual General Meeting and networking event on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 1809 Restaurant & Bar. Members and non-members welcome! No admission charge. Renew your membership for 2018! Positions are available on the Board of Directors. The evening begins at 7pm, with voting for board positions starting at 8pm (Note:  You must be…

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Alzheimer Society Campaign Aims to End Stigma

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 12, 2018 /

Almost 50% of Canadians would not want others to know if they had dementia, says new survey The Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick announced today that while awareness about dementia has increased, stigma and negative attitudes around it continue to persist. The Society is releasing findings of a new survey to coincide with Alzheimer’s Awareness Month…

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Hospice Miramichi to make exciting community announcement!

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 11, 2018 /

Hospice Miramichi Inc. will be making a major “good news” announcement concerning the next phase in its business plan for the provision of hospice services to the greater Miramichi region on Wednesday January 17th beginning at 1:00PM in the Sevogle Room at the Rodd Miramichi River. Hospice Miramichi, Inc.(HMI), a charitable volunteer organization, was established in March 2011. HMI…

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White Gold Dinner/Concert – Sunday Feb 4th

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 10, 2018 /

The 61st Miramichi Folksong Festival is hosting it’s first fundraiser of the year with the return visit of Haifax Tenor, Leander Mendosa at the White Gold Dinner/Concert. The concert will also feature a host of local musicians and will be held Sunday February 4th, at 6pm at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Blvd. Philippine-born tenor, Leander…

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Registration has Opened for the $25 Loblaws Gift Card.

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 8, 2018 /

In December 2017, Loblaw Companies Ltd admitted to participating in an industry-wide price-fixing arrangement, which resulted in customers being overcharged for the cost of some packaged bread products. They are now offering eligible customers a $25 gift card to be used in their grocery stores across Canada. Loblaws owned stores include Atlantic Superstore, Real Canadian…

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Join us for the 64th Annual Boston Dinner Honouring John Gerstmayr

By Miramichi Salmon Association / January 5, 2018 /

64th MSA Annual Boston Dinner – Saturday, February 3, 2018– Burlington, MA The 64th Annual Boston Dinner and Symposium will be held Saturday, February 3rd. On this occasion, you will be joining fellow anglers, conservationists and honoring John Gerstma…

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Accepting Applications for Executive Director

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 4, 2018 /

The Miramichi Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the following  position: Executive Director Responsible to the Miramichi Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Permanent Full time Working Relationships: Chamber of Commerce President, Executive Committee, Chamber Board,  Chamber sub-committees and Task Groups, local, regional, provincial and federal elected officials and staff, partnerships and sponsors, Atlantic…

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Indian-born Miramichi artist on exhibit at the Capitol Art Gallery

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 4, 2018 /

The public is invited to the opening of the art exhibit ‘A tribute to my new Canadian identity, my art and my life’ by Miramichi artist Jayshree Rai in the Capitol Art Gallery on Wednesday, January 10th, at 5 p.m. Although Jayshree Rai graduated with a degree in Science from Saint Agnes College in Mangalore, India, she found a passion in and gravitated…

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