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Q&A with Marc-Andre Levesque of North River Archery
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…
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Doing More Than You Think: A Conversation with Speech-Language Pathologist Stéphanie Maillet
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.…
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Introducing Nursing Home Without Walls in Bathurst
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…
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Inflatable Vibes Brings the Party to Bathurst
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…
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Join the Mission: Honouring the Heroes of the North Shore Regiment
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…
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Coaction Youth Council Hosts Annual Bay Breakfast for Student Activities
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…
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Built to Last: The Life and Shop of Aaron Lavigne
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,…
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The Merchant’s Shop: A Haven for Card Collectors and Gamers
Jonathan Boudreau Huard is the owner of The Merchant’s Shop at 548 Chemin Tremblay. This store offers all kinds of cards and games for sale and trade, and according to Jonathan, it’s something he’s wanted to do for a very long time. Originally from Nicholas-Denys, Jonathan knows there is a need for a shop like…
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Bathurst Student Painting: A Young Entrepreneur’s Vision for Growth
You might have seen Keon going around and knocking on doors to talk to you about his student painting services. Keon Satari Dizaj-Khalil is a second-year university student, currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce program at Mount A University. Keon is a born entrepreneur. He moved to Bathurst four years ago after his mother…