July 11, 1910 – Campbellton ‘Great Fire’ Rebuilding

Only three days after a devastating fire razed the town of Campbellton, local residents and businesses were already rebuilding. A rare photograph dated July 11, 1910, shows storefronts rising from the ruins—testimony to the resilience of the 6,000 people left homeless HISTORYHarropian Books+1Harropian Books+1.

🏛️ July 11, 1896 – James Mitchell Becomes Premier

In July 1896, James Mitchell assumed office as Premier of New Brunswick, succeeding Andrew Blair. While the exact date isn’t always cited, July 11 stands out as a key turning point in that provincial leadership transition Wikipedia.

🇨🇦 July 11, 1867 – Post-Confederation Administration

Though not precisely on the 11th, July 1867 marked the crucial first month after New Brunswick joined Canadian Confederation (July 1). By mid‑July, the province had initiated its own governance and administrative processes as a new member of the Dominion .

🌾 July 11, Present Day – Festivals & Community Events

Modern-day New Brunswick celebrates a variety of events around July 11:

• Big Axe Craft Beer Festival in Nackawic

• Acadie Love Pride Festivities kicking off mid-July

• Numerous Indigenous storytelling walks, markets, and music events, especially in areas like Saint John celebratesussex.tripod.com+8tourismnewbrunswick.ca+8globalnews.ca+8discoversaintjohn.com.

Notable Births

While specific births in New Brunswick on July 11 are rare, here are a few notable figures born on that date who have Canadian connections:

• Sid Smith (b. July 11, 1925 – d. 2004): A Canadian ice-hockey player and coach WikipediaWikipedia.

• Al MacInnis (b. July 11, 1963): A renowned Canadian NHL defenceman and coach Wikipedia.

⚰️ Notable Deaths

Again, specific deaths within New Brunswick on July 11 are not well-documented, but these figures passed away on that date:

• Ed Mirvish (d. July 11, 2007): American-Canadian businessman and philanthropist, known for Honest Ed’s in Toronto Wikipedia.

• Michael E. DeBakey (d. July 11, 2008): A pioneering American-Canadian heart surgeon and educator Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4.

• Arturo Gatti (d. July 11, 2009): Italian-Canadian boxer, three-time world champion The Weather Channel+5Wikipedia+5AccuWeather+5.

📅 Summary

Historic Events in New Brunswick on July 10

• 1746 – A French expedition led by Commandant Jean‑Baptiste‑Nicolas‑Roch de Ramezay, comprising around 700 men, reached Baie Verte intending to coordinate with French forces at Beaubassin (today’s Amherst, NS) and launch an attack on Annapolis Royal 

• 1843 – In Saint John, inventor John E. Turnbull patented a manual clothes washer equipped with a mounted wringer and gearing mechanism—an early milestone in laundry technology .

• 1943 – The Carleton & York Regiment of the 1st Canadian Infantry Division landed in Italy near Pachino, distinguishing themselves in the push toward Regalbuto during World War II .

• 1972 – A total solar eclipse was visible over the Maritime provinces, including New Brunswick .

🎂 Notable Birthdays

• July 10, 1870 – Arthur Bliss Copp was born in Jolicure, New Brunswick. He later became an MLA, MP, Secretary of State of Canada (1921–25), and a Senator .

🗓️ Upcoming Commemoration

The 2025 United Empire Loyalists’ conference will begin in Saint John on July 10, running through to the 13th, held at the Delta Hotel downtown pc.gc.ca+4uelac.ca+4www1.gnb.ca+4.

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