Four years ago Jody McCairns moved to Saint John from Toronto with the intention of redeveloping Gothic Arches, a former church, into condominiums. With a slump in the markets, McCairns is now looking for creative ways just to keep the historic building from being demolished. His most recent proposal has been to tap into one of New Brunswick’s growing industries by turning the church into a brewpub.
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Midsummer Madness Announce 2017 Festival Line-Up
Midsummer Madness is Kingston, New Brunswick’s answer to The Life of Pi. You’re going to show up, get lost, rediscover your spirituality, see some weird stuff, and possibly narrowly avoid being eaten by a tiger, all before finding your way home again. It’s generally a positive experience. Naturally, some of the better parts feature music, and today the festival announced their 2017 line-up. Continue reading Midsummer Madness Announce 2017 Festival Line-Up
Quality Block Party: New Festival Announces Saint John Dates Opposite ECMAs
With the East Coast Music Awards coming into town – bringing in acts from all across the Maritimes, and people from across the county- it has the potential to draw attention away from some of New Brunswick’s most unique musical talents. This is where the Quality Block Party comes in to ensure that those visiting Saint John get the full experience. Continue reading Quality Block Party: New Festival Announces Saint John Dates Opposite ECMAs
Kaneshii Vinyl Press – Our New Vinyl Overlords
A Prince Edward Island company is pressing forward with their plans to open a vinyl plant in Charlottetown, and I for one welcome our new vinyl overlords. Kaneshii Vinyl Press hopes to start pressing some sweet grooves within the first quarter of this year.
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The East’s Most Popular Articles Of 2016
If you’re reading this then let’s assume congratulations are in order: you survived 2016! Seriously, every time I see a celebrity’s name even come up in the feed I’m subjected to a tiny panic attack. While there wasn’t a whole lot for us to like about this year, and very little that we’d really want to remember, thankfully there were at least a few highlights. Here are our most popular posts from 2016. Continue reading The East’s Most Popular Articles Of 2016