Family and friends of Wayne ‘Blackie’ MacDonald joined with the guest of honour and members of city council to unveil the sign renaming the Chatham outdoor rink in tribute to him.

The City of Miramichi is pleased to announce the addition of eight (8) full time and two (2) part time firefighters to the Miramichi Fire Department, marking a significant investment in public safety and emergency response capacity.

Miramichi Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 14 Howard Street in Miramich on Sunday, April 5th, 2026.

City Council Highlights for March 2026.

A Statement on Behalf of Mayor and Council.

City Council Highlights for February 2026.

Senior city staff presented the Bridge Mitigation Plan to Miramichi City Council at a Council in Committee meetingTuesday, February 10th.
The presentation came after the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure announced the Centennial Bridge would be closing in 2026 and 2027. This years planned closure is scheduled for April 1st to December 1st.

Beal University Canada is pleased to announce the opening of a new satellite location in Miramichi, New Brunswick, dedicated to supporting the delivery and expansion of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program. This expansion reflects the university’s commitment to addressing critical healthcare workforce needs and strengthening access to nursing education in Atlantic Canada.

City Council highlights from the Regular Meeting of January 20th, 2026.

The City of Miramichi is pleased to announce the hiring of Greg Sargent as its Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective February 16th, 2026.

Mayor Adam Lordon and City Council recognized and honoured eight community volunteers with Community Service Awards for Volunteers at the 2026 Levee.

Council highlights for December 2025.

Mayor Adam Lordon and city council recognized the service of longtime employees and retirees at the December 16th, 2025 Regular Council Meeting.
Members of City Staff were recognized for their years of service. Those with 35 years and 30 years of service were presented with a certificate. The others were acknowledged by Mayor Lordon.

Following the ratification of the collective agreement between the City of Miramichi and CUPE Local 3863 on December 2nd, 2025, it was officially signed on December 9th, 2025.
Mayor Adam Lordon and CUPE Local 1387 President Adrien Robichaud signed the four year agreement which covers the period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028.

Miramichi City Council passed the city’s four budgets at a Special Council Meeting on December 2nd, 2025.
City council held three days of public deliberations on November 12th, November 24th, and November 25th before adopting the final budget which includes four separate budgets.

Following the ratification of the collective agreement between the City of Miramichi and CUPE Local 1387 on November 4th, 2025, it was officially signed on November 26th, 2025.

Here are the highlights from the Regular Council meeting on Nov. 18th, 2025.

Cheques were presented to charities, non-profits, and to city staff helping Christmas families. The funds come from the proceeds raised at the Gerry Cormier Memorial Charity Golf Tournament organized by city staff and held on honour of the former mayor each summer.

The Arbec Wellness Centre fundraising committee is inviting local businesses, families, and residents to become a partner in contributing to building the future central hub for recreation, wellness, and social connection in the City of Miramichi.

An update on Miramichi City Council meetings from mid-September to mid-October.