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…

For this week’s edition of the Northern Heat Report, we thought we’d switch things up a bit. We wanted to hear from a luthier who has used our Obsidian Ebony. This gives us and other instrument makers a deeper insight into the technical aspects of working with this ebony alternative. The luthier we spoke to…

The music scene in Bathurst is showing tremendous growth since the pandemic and it’s great to see a lot of newer bands out there making some noise. One of these bands is the three piece, BLEACH, featuring Christopher Picot on drums, Rene Legacy on guitar and vocals, and James Keddie on bass. And for this…

In March, Shania Larocque will celebrate six years as a business owner doing what she was born to do. Her love of art and tattooing began at a very young age. Shania says that she first wanted to be a tattoo artist at seven, and her love of drawing goes back even further. “I think…

K-Fit Studio is now offering exercise classes in the old Tim Hortons building on Main Street. Owner, Kate Scott, her husband Laughlin, and her fitness partner of 10 years, Janie Robichaud, have done something very special in a short amount of time. Over the span of four months, they modified the building and created a…

There’s no doubt that the bar was raised to an unseen level last year for the Hospitality Days Festival in Bathurst. A massive crowd, beautiful weather, and great music, really showcased what Bathurst can do when everyone works together.  This year, as I’m sure most of you have heard by now, there’s a new president…

For our final edition of The Northern Heat Report in 2024, we simply want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has joined us on our journey. 2024 saw ThermalWood Canada attend NAMM in Anaheim, California, the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, as well as many trips throughout our region and beyond.…

How a young entrepreneur is turning her passions into side businesses  Kanisha Gray has always had a passion for art. She started with drawings and sketches that developed into a love for painting as she reached her teenage years. “It’s calming. It’s a place to escape, and I get lost in it,” says Kanisha.  What…

How John Boulay Turned His Love Of Music Into A Career Worth Pursuing One of John Boulay’s earliest memories is strumming his father’s guitar as it sat on the stand and enjoying the sounds it created. This set him down a path that he’s been following his entire life.  John was born in Belledune, and…