Health & Lifestyle
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 27, 2017
With the cold-water pool closures now lifted, and very few anglers on the rivers, I will do a summary report this week. Fortunately, temperatures both during the day and night have been cooler. However, the rivers remain low, and we need a good day’s rain to really improve things.
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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 20, 2017
As of Thursday, July 20, 26 cold water pools will be closed to fishing on the Miramichi River system. A variation order was just issued yesterday to this effect (download 2017 Salmon Pool closures pdf), and a notice to anglers was published on the regional DFO Internet…
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International Games of La Francophonie: unveiling of Team Canada-New Brunswick
The provincial government revealed this week the members of the team that will represent New Brunswick at the 8th Games of La Francophonie July 21-30 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
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SEA DOGS PAR 3 CELEBRITY CHALLENGE COMING IN AUGUST
The Sea Dogs Foundation, in partnership with Investor’s Group, is very excited to announce the first annual “Sea Dogs Par 3 Celebrity Challenge” is coming to Rockwood Park Golf Course in August. Set for Friday, August 18th, the Challenge will see golfers play 18 par-3 holes with prizes on each hole worth at least $50,000…
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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 13, 2017
Once again this week, there is a slight improvement in the number of fish coming into the system, but still no great run. However, if slow and steady wins the race, we’ll take it. One concern is the striped bass which are spreading further and further up the river systems than ever before.
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Nominations sought for New Brunswick Human Rights Award
Nominations are being sought for the 30th annual New Brunswick Human Rights Award. The deadline is August 1st. The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission established the award to recognize outstanding effort, achievement or leadership on a volunteer basis by individuals or organizations in the promotion of equality and human rights in the province. The award…
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Joint security exercise completed in Saint John
The Saint John and Fredericton police forces and the RCMP conducted a joint security exercise on June 28 in Saint John. Exercise Galleon Reticle was supported by the Department of Justice and Public Safety and took place near a local high school. “Your government is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all New…
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Boil Water Order – Areas in East Saint John
UPDATE July 9, 2017: Boil Order Lifted Effective immediately, the Boil Water Order has been rescinded for the following addresses 15, 17, 24-183 Westmorland Road 19, 21, 29-73 Tisdale Lane 2, 10 Jardine Street 2-84 McLaughlin Crescent 3-41 Barbara Crescent 2-16 Carl Court 6-35 Eastland Court 6-33 Highmount Court 4-61 Northumberland Avenue 3-31 Killburn Avenue…
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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 6, 2017
The Coalition for Better Salmon Management, (CBSM), has put out a press release calling on DFO to reinstate Grilse harvest tags for the balance of the 2017 salmon fishing season. Numbers of fish in the Miramichi system continue to improve slightly.
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Rabies control measures to be conducted in Saint John
The provincial government will begin rabies control measures this month in Fredericton, Saint John and other communities in western New Brunswick. Vaccine bait, contained in small capsules, will be distributed by hand in areas frequented by raccoons and skunks. The bait vaccinates wildlife when ingested. “Distributing vaccine bait is the most effective way to prevent…
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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, June 29, 2017
This weekend we move through June and into July. Canadians will celebrate 150 years as a country on Saturday, July 1. So we wish all a Happy Canada Day! As well we extend similar greetings to our Americans as they will celebrate their country’s birthday on Tuesday, July 4.
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War Amps Key Tag Service
Most of us don’t realize how valuable our car keys are until we lose them. With remote starters and built-in unlock systems, keys are not as simple or cheap as they used to be, with many owners paying hundreds of dollars in replacement fees.
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