Art will soon spill into the streets of Bathurst as the BayBreeze Art Gallery prepares to host its annual Plein Air Art Festival, which is an outdoor celebration of creativity and community that invites artists to capture the world in real time. This year’s event, taking place on August 9th and 10th at the NB…

ClassikFest Chaleur is back this August with a diverse and imaginative lineup that blends traditional classical music with modern inspiration. The festival has grown from a single recital in 2012 to a beloved community event drawing musicians from all over.  Festival director David Scott, a clarinetist and Bathurst native, is at the helm once again,…

Marc-Andre Levesque started North River Archery as a hobby after being medically let go from his job—but that hobby quickly turned into a passion. We sat down with Marc-Andre to learn how North River Archery began, the materials he uses, and where he sees the business heading. Q: Can you tell us a bit about…

May is Speech and Hearing Month, with this year’s theme being S-LPs & Audiologists:  Doing More Than You Think. We were able to sit down and speak with Stéphanie Maillet, who’s a speech-language pathologist with a private practice right here in Bathurst. Stéphanie works through a private clinic based out of Moncton called Clinique Collabor’Action.…

On Tuesday, May 20, you’re invited to the first Bathurst meet-and-greet for Nursing Home Without Walls. We had the chance to speak with the Senior Navigator for the project, Emily Doucet, whose background in personal support work and passion for senior care make her the ideal candidate to spearhead this new non-profit. Nursing Home Without…

Lee-Ann Satari is the owner of a new and exciting business in Bathurst. Inflatable Vibes is bringing the party right to your doorstep. According to the website, they offer state-of-the-art sound systems, lights, and fog machines as part of their lounge and club experience. “Every package has been thoughtfully created with top industry equipment—from our…

The North Shore New Brunswick Regiment Association is looking for members to keep the history of our World War II veterans alive. We spoke with retired high-ranking officers Steven Bass and Marc Willett about the association and what people can expect with a membership. You can visit their official website at www.nsnbr.ca and learn all…

This year’s Bay Breakfast is taking place on May 2nd. Developed by Coaction, a Bathurst youth council consisting of students from ESN and Bathurst High School, the Bay Breakfast is a way for students to raise money for activities dedicated to students. As the council says, “We plan activities for youth, by youth.” Fifteen restaurants…

Aaron Lavigne is the owner of Aaron’s Automotive on Dumaresq Street. The shop has been open since 2017, and it’s been quite the journey for Aaron to get to where he is now. Aaron is originally from South Bathurst, but like many before him, he needed a taste of the world outside of Bathurst. So,…