Vanessa’s musical journey and the start of a new music centre Music has always been in Vanessa’s blood. Her studio opened two years ago, but her history with music runs much deeper.  She started taking piano lessons at six years old and continued well into high school. It was her piano teacher who recommended that…

Much needed counselling and consulting services find a new home on St Andrews New Tide Counselling & Consulting have expanded their services to the Bathurst Region.  I sat down with Jeremy Varner, the new Director of the Bathurst location, which is situated at 375 St Andrews St, to discuss the expansion of these very important…

One Woman’s Journey To Becoming An Entrepreneur It was always in the back of Morgan’s mind to return to the industry that she loves most. It was just a matter of biding her time and jumping at the perfect opportunity.  In 2016, while living in Fredericton, Morgan Johnson graduated from Majestany Institute, a beauty school…

How A Fredericton Filmmaker Is Adapting Stephen King  Mike Stafford was working at a group home when he saw an ad for the New Brunswick 48 Hour Film Competition. This competition is a great way for aspiring filmmakers to spend two days creating a short film. Mike had no background in filmmaking before this, but…

ThermalWood Canada’s Plan To Grow While Shrinking Their Carbon Footprint  ThermalWood Canada is rolling out a multi-phase expansion program that will allow the company to enter new markets, while planting more prominent seeds in existing ones.  The expansion is exciting, because, as many business owners will tell you, growth is a sure sign of success.…

How Local Author Pierre-Luc Cool Is Turning His First Novel Into A Movie Pierre-Luc Cool is the author of three novels, and also a screenwriter who is currently working on an adaptation of his first novel, L’été des mouches.  From Petit Rocher, Pierre-Luc Cool always knew he wanted to write stories. “I remember saying as…

A New Entrepreneur Provides Rentals On The Beach  Kristin Neville is one of Bathurst’s newest entrepreneurs and owner of East Coast Adventure Company. ECA Rentals & Canteen began operation on June 28th the start of Canada Day weekend, a day that Kristin says, “was busy and a great learning experience.” ECA Rentals & Canteen offers…

How Ben Lavigne Took The Leap And Opened Up His Own Music Shop Ben Lavigne always wanted to work for himself. Growing up in a house where his father was self-employed, and a musician, Ben realized he wanted to be around music. For the past seven years before this new venture, Ben worked in the…

How ThrillFire Was Formed And Where They’re Heading  If you’re from the Bathurst area, you may have seen Phil Joe Robichaud and the rest of ThrillFire playing at 13 Barrels, the July Block Party on Main Street, or the many private events they provide the soundtrack for.  The band comprises guitarist/vocalist Phil Joe Robichaud, Charles…