Category: Miramichi

Former guide worried about side effects of Northwest Miramichi River closures

A longtime former guide is worried about the closure of the entire Northwest Miramichi River. John Carney told 99.3 The River previous fishing for other species hasn’t negatively affected striped bass spawning. He worries the three-week closures that happen during spawning can’t adequately be planned for, and that they’ll hurt local recreation and tourism. An event called Fishing for Answers is being held on Saturday in Red Bank:

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New Seniors’ Guide to Services and Programs released

The latest New Brunswick Seniors’ Guide to Services and Programs was released today. The free booklet has nearly 50 pages of information including provincial and federal government programs and services, and a listing of community-based groups that help seniors. Learn how to get it via the news section of our website.

The New Brunswick Seniors’ Guide to Services and Programs is available online, by mail: Social Development, P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, N.B., E3B 5H1, or by emailing seniors@gnb.ca.