PORTER DOIRAN
Entrepreneur - Seaview Candles
Porter Doiron was nine years old when he launched his venture Seaview Candles in 2018. “I went to the Young Millionaires’ Program for three years. I wanted to create something that people liked, and used, that was a great idea,” Doiron says. “My parents work in the tourism industry, and I have lots of opportunities to sell the candles.” Seaview Candles are soy candles free from parabens, phthalates and scented with essential and fragrance oils. His
best sellers are nine- ounce candles in jars.
that are available. You can find Seaview Candles at Cottage Life Boutique, PEI Preserve Company, Gagnon Beach Campground, and two more wholesalers. Doiron plans to grow the business to include more customized candles to wholesale and level up the vessels and packaging.
“This year we will be adding a new line of candles in modern cement vessels. “We also have a line of ‘Porter’s Misfits’ that are created in pottery vessels, that are not quite perfect, misfits from some local potters.” The scents for Seaview Candles are inspired by Doiron’s memories of growing up on the Island. Nannie’s Cinnamon, Poppa’s Orchard and Cavendish Coast are just a few of the fragrances
▲ Porter Doiran Photo by Jacqui Chaisson
KEIRA LOANE
Country Singer/Songwriter
Keira Loane is a 17-year- old country singer/ songwriter living in Kilmuir, PEI. Originally from Cape Breton, NS, Loane started singing on- stage at only four years old.
supportive. “It really shows how close we are in the industry,” says Loane, “Robbie Doherty, a local singer/songwriter, has helped me figure out my next steps, and, I can’t wait to take them.” Loane currently plays gigs at Bogside Brewing, Lone Oak Brewing and The Local, and is working on recording her own music with Jon Matthews. Loane’s music is really a story of her life. Her favourite original song is Mac’s Song, about a little boy who has had a big impact on her life. Music has shaped Keira to be who she is.
When she isn’t performing and writing music, Keira lives on a beef farm and owns two rescue donkeys. She likes to be kept busy, so she is involved in 4-H, MADD and Agriculture in the Classroom. Loane also plays flag football for team PEI. Loane is excited to be graduating high school in 2022, and while singing and writing music will always be a focus for her, she hopes to pursue a career in law advocating for children. In the future Loane hopes to have her original songs on streaming platforms.
In 2019, Loane won the PEI Youth Talent Competition at
Northumberland Fisheries and took home first place at the final competition. She has been involved in this talent show since 2017. She has also sung with Island talents such as Maxine MacLennan and Kim Albert and her band Faces.
▲ Keira Loane Photo by Story Thorburn
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