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,…

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…

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…

Miguel Comeau, owner of Mico’s Mercantile, is putting out a challenge to all local retailers. After hearing the news of thousands of layoffs at the Hudson’s Bay Company, Miguel realized that if we don’t support each other, there won’t be anything left open. “If somebody sees something that they’ve found cheaper on Amazon, I will…

There’s a local record store coming to Bathurst. On March 29th, Black Pug Records will open its doors at 125 Main Street, Unit 3, (TD Building entrance on Cunard St.) Owner of Black Pug Records, Pierre Doucet, was inspired to open this store after looking for vinyl locally and realizing just how difficult it was.…

There’s a new plumbing company in town. LM Plumbing Ltd. was formed last July by journeyman Red Seal Plumber Luc Vienneau. After working for several companies over the past twenty years, Luc decided it was time to branch off on his own. LM Plumbing Ltd. is a team of five, including Accounting Manager Martin K.…

Sébastien Belzile is digging deep into collaboration and building a strong community through art with Espace Corbeaux at 477 MacDonald Street. “It’s been a 20-year project,” says Sébastien. “My wife and I have been working outside of the province in Montreal and Nova Scotia for many years, and we came back to Bathurst four years…

On Main Street, inside the Gentlemen’s Lounge Barbers, is a shop that’s sure to have something you’ll find interesting. The Mystery Market has something for everyone. The shop is filled with fossils, stones, jewelry, charms, shirts, posters, and more. The owner of the shop, Danielle Macneil, is originally from Ontario and found herself living in…

Alyssa Carrier and Jenica Boucher are the new owners of the Bellies to Babies consignment boutique on Laurier Street right next to H&R Block. They’re the third owners of the boutique, taking over in December, and according to Alyssa and Jenica, it all happened very quickly.  “I moved to Ontario for two years and came…