by Stacy Underhill Christmas will soon be upon us and for many that means shopping for gifts, decorating the house and stocking the pantry for holiday parties. But for families struggling to make ends meet, these are often luxuries they simply cannot afford. Buying a turkey for Christmas dinner and even the smallest of gifts…

The Rotary Club of Newcastle presented $4200 to Play to the Max Playground Inc. at the Max Aitken Academy on Thursday, October 3rd, 2019. The Funds raised support the purchase of playground equipment for the school. Pictured are: Left to Right: Parent Erin Casey, Newcastle Rotary President Michael Mersereau, Kristin Close, Newcastle Rotarian Rob MacTavish,…

Save the date for Saturday, October 5th, 2019 from 6pm to 6am on Sunday, October 6th, 2019 at the Ritchie Wharf in Newcastle!! It’s that time of your again!! Miramichi Youth House Inc. hosts the 12 Homeless Hours each year to keep the awareness alive that homelessness exists in the Miramichi and surrounding areas! All…

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church Dinner Ladies of Chatham Head, in association with the Anglophone North School District High School Student PERU Trip 2020 will be presenting the Hallowe’en Play: The Demonstration and The Horror. Due to the spread of Ebola on the Rwanda border the Africa 2020 trip was…

Hospice Miramichi – Growing to Meet Your Needs Life can change dramatically in just a single moment. Once you or a family member is diagnosed with a chronic life-limiting disease, life does change. You will need help and support in many ways. We, at Hospice Miramichi, will be there for you. We can drive you…

Featured Survivor Joyce Tucker, Shares Her Story The annual CIBC Run for the Cure Miramichi will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Blvd, Miramichi. Run start time is at 1 p.m. The CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run that raises funds…

The Holy Trinity Anglican Church’s Annual Fall Autumn Rummage Sale and Bake Sale will be held from 10am to 6pm on Friday, September 27th, and 9am to 12pm noon, on Saturday, September 28th. It will be taking place at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, located at 293 Main Street in the Village of Blackville,…

The Annual Labour Day Fundraiser for the Miramichi Community (Newcastle) Food Bank will be taking place on Monday, September 2nd, 2019 at the Miramichi Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Boulevard. Admission is a cash donation at the door. Hosted by Susan Butler, C.M., O.N.B., L.L.D., there will be a indoor barbecue and bake sale beginning…

The 4th Annual Butterfly Release Event for the Hospice Miramichi will be held on July 21st. Remember a loved one with a beautiful butterfly, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with a barbecue, live music and jumpy castle. All the proceeds are going to the Day Programs of the Hospice Miramichi Inc.

The Miramichi Senior Sawdustmakers (MSSI) are an active group of retired persons who have a goal: to provide a venue where senior men and women can safely pursue activity that is stimulating mentally, physically, and socially, by working with wood. The non-profit organization provides a workshop with the space and tools for a wide variety of woodworking activities such as carving, turning, cabinetry, and carpentry.

The Miramichi Boys and Girls Club strives to create opportunities and chances for kids from all walks of life. Children and youth from K – Gr 12 go to the Boys & Girls Club.
For some it’s attending evening programs that run throughout the school year. These are free programs. Each roster brings new themes and chances for kids to learn new skills, make new friends and try something new.

From 10 am to 7 pm on Friday, June 14th, 2019 and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, June 15th, 2019, come out to the Unique Family Centre of Néguac Inc. located at 1279 rue Principale Street, Néguac for their Annual Flower Sale. There will be a variety of flowers and plants available on that particular day at various prices.