Davincia: living beauty

Some companies are born from a brilliant idea, others from a market need. But for Nathalie Forget, founder of Davincia, it all began with a sense of discomfort. Affected by acne since she was a teenager, she set out on a quest for understanding that would take her well beyond beautiful skin. What could have … Continued

Affordance Studio: making games that change the world

At Affordance Studio, video games are more than just screens and consoles: they’re a space for exploring ideas, a megaphone for voices and a catalyst for change. Since 2014, Kim Berthiaume and her team have been pushing the limits of the medium, turning every project into an experience that provokes thought, educates and brings people … Continued

Clinique podiatrique Béland Pasquet: a business with conviction

Fanny Pasquet didn’t always dream of becoming a podiatrist. She discovered this little-known program by chance, but it proved to be a turning point. She saw it as the ideal opportunity to combine medical science, human connection and sustainable entrepreneurship. We sat down with her to learn more about the Clinique podiatrique Béland Pasquet, where … Continued

1001 Fondues: the art of gathering around a local product

Some foods bring people together, warm the heart and tell a story that goes far beyond the meal. Fondue is one of them. At 1001 Fondues, this fun and friendly dish is the reflection of a family story, know-how passed down from one generation to the next and a fierce desire to celebrate Quebec. For … Continued

Excellence and humanity: the Productiv signature

Under the leadership of Nancy Asselin, Productiv is the perfect union between quality and human values. Nancy knows that a high-quality product isn’t built just with materials; it’s built with passionate people. At Productiv, every product manufactured reflects exceptional know-how and a socially driven mission: to create an environment where everyone has their place and … Continued

Edgar Café Bar: a long-standing love story

Marie-Pier Johnson, a dedicated entrepreneur with deep roots in her region, embodies the spirit of the Côte-Nord. In her role as the new co-owner of the Edgar Café Bar, and as co-owner of the microbrewery La Compagnie, she does everything she can to showcase local products and create quality jobs in Sept-Îles.  Discover her inspiring … Continued

Les Décarbonés: decarbonizing real life

If we had to describe entrepreneur Marie-Hélène Dubeau with just one word, we would say… that’s impossible! Because visionary, engaged, determined, bold and innovative are just a few of her qualities. Let us show you why. Her journey From a very young age, Marie-Hélène had already decided to forge her own path and achieve her … Continued

Friperie Notre-Dame: the thrift store that’s anything but déjà vu

What comes to mind when someone says thrift store? Is it a dark church basement, with junk piled floor to ceiling. If that’s the case, we’re about to show you that not all thrift stores are created equal: quite the opposite. Friperie Notre-Dame breaks all the rules when it comes to shopping second hand. How … Continued

Natyf TV: television in colour

Natyf TV is a French-language, diversity-driven TV channel available across Québec. To find out more about it, we sat down with its founder, Jean-Yves Roux, who generously and enthusiastically shared the obstacle course he went through for its creation. Because not just anyone can launch a TV channel! In 2011, Jean-Yves realized that it was … Continued

Camille Therrien-Tremblay: The eco-friendly entrepreneur behind CAMM Construction and LIB Dépanneur

We recently had the pleasure of talking to Camille Therrien-Tremblay, president and CEO of CAMM Construction and LIB Dépanneur. CAMM, the acronym for Construction d’Abris et de Micro-Maisons, designs and builds environmentally friendly mini units. LIB Dépanneur is a local self-service convenience store, open 24/7. A bit of background Born in Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu to a family … Continued