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Second World War Veteran Shares Story of Service Loss Limb
Bob Gondek On Remembrance Day this year, many Canadians will be reflecting on the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Among those will be war amputee veteran Bob Gondek, of Toronto, who also carries a physical reminder of that pivotal time in history. At the age...
Salvation Army – Christmas Hampers and more Ways to Give
The Salvation Army Miramichi Community Resource Centre, would like to thank everyone for their sponsorship in the past to help local families in need. In Christmas 2019, 208 families were helped-including 135 children/teens and 277 adults in Miramichi and the surrounding area. Gift bags being filled with toys and gifts,...
“Ookdataan” – Taste of Metepenagiag!
On Friday, October 23rd, 2020, beginning at 11 am, go onto Facebook and "view" and "like" the Metepenagiag Heritage Park, located at 2202 Micmac Road on the Metepenagiag First Nation, New Brunswick as they are premiering "Ookdataan" - Taste of Metepenagiag! This event will highlight one of their favourite park...
Saint Andrew’s United Church (Miramichi) Remembrance Day Roast Pork Tenderloin Take Out Supper
On Remembrance Day (Wednesday, November 11) there will be a Roast Pork Tenderloin Take Out Supper at St. Andrew’s United Church, 188 Wellington Street. The roast tenderloin will be served from 4 pm to 5 pm, with all the trimmings and there will be cheesecake for dessert. Please note,...
Miramichi Season Ending Blog October 17
Karl Furlaga, fishing out of Country Haven, caught this beautiful, bright salmon in the rising water during the closing days of the 2020 Miramichi season. On October 15th the remainder of the Miramichi River system closed to fishing for the year – the headwaters closed on September 30. There...
Miramichi Dog Authors “Pawsitive,” Inspirational Book of Hope
Local photographer Cathy Carnahan and her beloved dog, Miss Crosby, have teamed up to produce an inspirational book of hope, laughter, wisdom and common sense. Consider The Source, with a subtitle of Waggish and Canny Views on How to Survive in a Wacky World, is set to be released just...
Miramichi Adult Learning Inc. offering FREE Computer Training
Miramichi Adult Learning Inc. will be offering FREE Computer Training at the Nova Learning Centre located at 3133 Route 625 Highway, Parker Ridge, New Brunswick inside the Ridgeway Baptist Church. Class will be from 9:30 am - 12 pm noon starting Thursday, October 15th, 2020 and each Thursday ending December...
New Books by Miramichi Authors
by James M. Fisher Within the past year, there have been two significant book releases by local Miramichi authors, and both have something for young and old alike. Death Between the Walls: An Old Manse Mystery by Alexa BowieNewcomer Alexa Bowie is the alter ego of Chuck Bowie, an author...
My Father’s Office: Remembering Donald Sutherland (DS) Creaghan and his Contribution to Miramichi
The Old Creaghan Store on Castle Street in Newcastle, where Tim Hortons now stands. Photo Courtesy of Charles Asoyuf. By Thomas W Creaghan Note: This is an extended version of the article which first appeared in the Fall 2020 Giv'er Miramichi magazine. My father’s office was in Creaghan’s store in...
35th Annual Parade of Lights Officially Cancelled
The Historic Chatham Business District (HCBD) has announced the formal cancellation of this year’s Parade of Lights. “It’s my understanding this is the first time in 35 years the parade will not occur”, says John Vickers, General Manager of the Historic Chatham Business District. “This news was speculated by many...
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2020 Mypie Awards “Gala”
Unfortunately, this year we will not be able to host a physical gala. However, we feel like more now then ever, that we need to recognize all of the hardworking entrepreneurs & professionals in our community who have just experienced one of their most trying years. There will be awards...
Painting Life in a Positive Light While Living with Asperger’s
Anthony William Jeremiah McLean "t-Tone" at his induction into the NewcastleLions Club in November 2017, one of many positive activities he enjoys. October is Canadian Mental Health month. As I reflect on my own journey with mental health, I sometimes find it more challenging than some, as I have lived...
Creating a Food Forest?… Say what?
Bénédicte Donval, a permaculturespecialist, inspects a plum tree in the Rootsto Table Community Food Forest at MountSaint Joseph. By Terri Cormier, Roots to Table Regional Good Food Collective With an ongoing global pandemic, there is no better time to start looking at our food not only as our energy provider...