Definition of Paranormal: of or pertaining to the claimed occurrence of an event or perception without scientific explanation, as psychokinesis, extrasensory perception, or other purportedly supernatural phenomena.
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Founders Chris Bernardi and Justin Pardiac started this group after many failed attempts of trying to join other paranormal investigation teams without any success. They knew they were on to something and decided to go it alone and started their very own paranormal research team. The Bernardiacs Paranormal Research Team was born!. The Bernardiacs are a group of like minded individuals who just want to learn more about paranormal activity and also want to have fun doing it. Consisting of six members; Chris Bernardi, Justin Pardiac, Jay and Katy Pinsonneault, Beth Fawcett and Justin Vaughn - who the team refers to as” The Professor” - make up this paranormal power team.
When the team isn’t out researching the unknown, each member brings a unique skill to their team. The Professor and fellow team member Jay create the team’s web content and videos for YouTube - and Jay actually builds most of the team’s research equipment as well. Beth Fawcett (creative director) and founder Chris Bernardi make sure the investigations actually happen, from booking the places, to finding places and putting the final finishing touches on their investigation videos. Other members Katy and Justin are the team’s best investigators, helping to pin-point paranormal activity when out on location. “The Bernardiacs are a perfect blend of introverts and extroverts,” explains founder Bernardi.
So what happens during one of the Bernardiacs investigations?
The team gathers their gear and heads to the chosen site to set up their cameras and recording equipment, and then wait for the unknown to show itself. If they sense or witness any paranormal activity, the team will speak directly to any possible presence and each member spends some time alone on the property. “It’s exciting but at the same time it can be tedious. A lot of times we get no action while we are there and only get our evidence when we are reviewing. We like to have the house as empty as possible and we are usually there overnight for about 4-5 hours,” says Bernardi.
What is the most interesting case the Bernardiacs have investigated?
Bernardi reveals that the Laura Secord Homestead of her famous “walk” was one of their most unusual and promising investigations the team has encountered. “We saw an actual figure go behind the house and we could hear whispers and taps while we were there,” says Bernardi.
He explains further that when the team was reviewing their video footage they could hear a child’s laughter after asking the presence if “Hannah” was there (Secord’s youngest daughter).
“We actually have a video up of this that also shows an unexplained ball of light that floats in” boasts Bernardi.
So does anything make the Bernardiacs squeamish?
Bernardi recalls an incident that he might classify as “creepy”. When he and his team headed out on an investigation to Corks in Niagara on the Lake (which used to be called The Buttery), “I was overcome with a feeling of sadness and couldn’t stop shaking. That had never happened to me before.”
Bernardi quickly remembers another incident of when they investigated a house in St. Catherines where a radio turned itself on and they were able to catch the whole thing happening on video.
What future investigations does the Bernardiacs team have planned?
The team has a slew of research projects coming up including an investigation at MacFarlane House in Niagara On The Lake, Bertie House in Fort Erie (an old doll house museum with an underground railroad stop where supposedly is home to over 70 spirits) and Old Fort Erie.
The team has also created a private residential investigation section to their research. Home owners can now have the Bernardiacs team investigate their home for paranormal activity without a charge. Bernardi explains their lack of pricing, “We do not charge for what we do, no one should. We are just grateful to have the chance to do it.”
Aside from finding and documenting their paranormal experiences and findings on video, founders Chris and Justin have an even larger goal in mind. Eventually they plan to take all of their unexplainable experiences and share them with the public by writing a book or a documentary or even landing a place in a television series. The team would also like to expand their research territory by broadening their search into the U.S. and Europe.
Where can we find the bernardiacs videos or more information?
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/bernardiacs/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Bernardiacs
Website: http://bernardiacs.weebly.com/
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