Month: June 2020

Call issued for mission staff for 2021 Canada Summer Games

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 12, 2020 /

FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government is seeking volunteers to serve as mission staff members for Team NB for the 2021 Canada Summer Games which will take place in the Niagara region, in Ontario, from Aug. 6 to 21. Team NB will have a contingent of about 400 athletes, coaches, managers and mission staff. The…

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5th Annual Butterfly Release for Hospice Miramichi Inc.

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 12, 2020 /

The 5th Annual Butterfly Release for Hospice Miramichi Inc. is happening…. with a few changes! Butterflies are available for purchase but are to be released by you at your choice of location and join us virtually as we Live Stream our event! Why purchase a butterfly to release?– Remember a loved one?– Celebrate a graduate–…

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A Special Day For Carrefour Beausoleil Graduates

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 11, 2020 /

On Friday June 5, Carrefour Beausoleil School celebrated their graduates in a very special way. With the help of the Miramichi Police Force, the staff left the school at 12:30 to make their way to Warwick Settlement to surprise the first of their 14 graduates. Appointments were set up secretly with their parents. Led by…

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Local Story Included in Uplifting Canadian Book.

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 10, 2020 /

Authors Heather Down and Catherine Kenwell gathered stories from every province to illustrate the effects of COVID-19 and the ways in which ordinary Canadians are performing extraordinary acts of kindness during the pandemic. Miramichi Pizza Delight restauranteurs, Brian Geneau and David Hale were featured in one of the stories for their efforts to lift the…

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Private Prom Shoots by Susan Brophy of Susan Brophy Photography

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 9, 2020 /

Are you a recent High School Graduate? Want to capture those unforgettable memories? Private Prom photoshoots are available either for yourself or with a group of friends by Susan Brophy of Susan Brophy Photography! If you are interested or to book, contact her at 1-506-624-7790 and also be sure to visit her following websites: Website…

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The Hospice Shoppe: Volunteers Wanted “We Need You”

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 8, 2020 /

Do you like to have fun? Do you like to help people? Do you like shopping “amidst” beautiful things? Do you have a half day a week to volunteer? Would you like to devote that time to a caring, community-focused organization? Then The Hospice Shoppe is the place for you! For more information, and a…

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There Ain’t No Place We’d Rather Be

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 6, 2020 /

We are an extraordinary adventurous family who left our roots in Saskatchewan in July 2019 for an adventure of a lifetime. We took time to learn a little bit in each province as we rolled through with our camper trailer in tow. Once we got to Miramichi we enjoyed visiting family and friends so much…

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End Racism, End Hate Peace Convoy

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 5, 2020 /

To respect public health protocols and recommendations with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Miramichi Multicultural Association will be hosting the End Racism, End Hate Peace Convoy this weekend. Vehicles will meet at the NBCC Miramichi Parking Lot at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 7th, 2020. A few speakers will begin the event on Sunday.…

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I Am Rotary – Mike Walsh

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 5, 2020 /

Michael Walsh was born and raised on the Miramichi. His Acadian mother, Nellie (Comeau) was a school teacher and his father Albert Walsh worked for DND at the Ammunition Depot in Renous and then the RCAF base in Chatham. Albert was a proud veteran of WWII and this heavily influenced Mike as did his mother’s…

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New Single and Video from Robert Ross

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 4, 2020 /

Cairns based singer/song writer Robert Ross has released his latest single from his album “It’s Never Too Late”. His song “I Will Rise” (CRS Digital and Checked Label Services) deals with the issue of domestic violence. Born in Barryville, Miramichi, Robert is now based in Cairns, Australia. Robert states: “The song “I Will Rise” is…

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Create the perfect outdoor living space

By Northumberland Coop / June 3, 2020 /

Imagine not worrying that a season’s worth year of heavy snow and ice has damaged the boards. How would it feel to know your deck was mold and mildew resistant, and no amount of rain would weaken it? What about the comfort of having a smooth, solid surface where little bare feet can run around…

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Beaubear’s Island Interpretive Centre 2020 Event Schedule

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 2, 2020 /

Since 2016, nearly seventy thousand guests have participated in programming provided by the Friends of Beaubears Island Inc.  This year, despite the setbacks brought on by the current situation, the doors of the Interpretive Centre will open on June 17. In compliance with existing guidelines, and wishing the safety of both our staff and our guests,…

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Miramichi Bright Salmon Watch and Spring Wrap Up for the Miramichi

By Brad Burns / June 1, 2020 /

Fishing Friends Tyler Coughlin of Country Haven with a very well-mended kelt. As of May 25th I have neither seen nor heard of a bright salmon yet on the Miramichi, but that is by no means unusual. Miramichi angler Bob Bowser e-mailed me that a friend of his had fished the NW Miramichi daily for…

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