Following the ratification of the collective agreement between the City of Miramichi and International Association of Firefighters Local 5087 on April 1st, 2025, it was officially signed on April 29th, 2025.

At a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, Miramichi City Council approved a motion to have city staff explore two options for the replacement of the Chatham Public Library.

Recently elected city councillors Peggy Doyle and Guy Richard were officially sworn-in to their new roles in a ceremony at City Hall on Thursday, April 24th, 2025.

Highlights from the April 15th, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting.

Mayor Adam Lordon presented his annual State of the City Address at an event hosted by the Greater Miramichi Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

In his address, he highlighted key achievements and celebrations from 2024. He spoke about population growth for the city and the need for more housing and the reasons why the City continues to have housing as a key priority.

The parents of Irene Christie and Deborah Lyons have been honoured with donations that will see three areas inside the Arbec Wellness Centre named for them.
On behalf of the Campton Christie Foundation Inc., Christie donated $300,000 and Lyons, who serves as the honorary chair of the fundraising committee, donated $250,000.

Residents of the City of Miramichi can vote Monday, April 14th in the Local Government By-Election to fill two councillor-at-large seats.

After a 10-year absence, the Freeman of the City is returning as part of the City of Miramichi’s 30th anniversary celebration.

The Freeman of the City is the highest honour bestowed by the City that recognizes individuals who have made an extraordinary, long-term impact on the community through dedicated service.

The City of Miramichi will receive over $3 million to accelerate the construction of homes as part of the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).

The City of Miramichi asked residents to take part in a Fireworks Safety Survey in February 2025. The results of the survey were presented to City Council at a Committee in Council meeting on March 11th, 2025.

Miramichi City Council approved a number of motions at the Regular Council Meeting on March 18th, 2025.

Following the recent announcement by the province to delay the closure of the Centennial Bridge for another year, Miramichi City Council reviewed and approved an updated 2025 Street Resurfacing Program at a Special Council Meeting on March 11, 2025.

Miramichi City Council has approved a motion to have the following streets or portions of streets to be included in the 2025 Street Resurfacing Program. Tenders for the paving projects will be issued soon by the Department of Engineering.

Natoaganeg and the City of Miramichi have taken a significant step forward with the unveiling of a shared vision for the former UPM site, marking an important milestone in their ongoing relationship.

The City of Miramichi is proud to announce that a long-term Naming Rights agreement in principle has been secured for the Miramichi Wellness Multiplex.

Mayor Adam Lordon and City Council kicked off the City’s 30th anniversary celebrations at the 2025 New Year’s Levee held Wednesday, January 1st at the Loggieville Community Centre.

The last Regular Council Meeting for 2024 was held December 17th. Read here for what happened at the meeting.

A number of presentations were made by Mayor Adam Lordon on behalf of the City at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024.

Miramichi City Council approved the City of Miramichi’s 2025 budget at a special public council meeting on December 10^th. Council held three days of public deliberations on November 19^th, November 26^th, and December 3^rd before adopting the final budget on December 10^th.

The City’s residential tax rate will remain the same at 1.715 per $100 assessment.