Spotlight What’s in the ON THE COVER
03 A MESSAGE FROM THEEDITOR 04 WHAT’S IN THE SPOTLIGHT 20 2026 I ❤ BEER TOUR Ontario’s Winter-to-Spring Celebration of Beer, Community & Culture 28 CANADA’S ENERGY SECTOR Why routine oil tanker traffic draws little concern in Eastern and Atlantic Canada 32 CALGARY INTERNATIONAL BEERFEST A Round Up of Brew, Culture, and Community 38 BUDGET CUTS HIT THE ART Nova Scotia Arts Coalition calls on Tim Houston to reverse cuts to Arts, Culture, Tourism & Heritage 42 EDMONTONBEERFEST Raising a Glass in Alberta’s Capital 54 TOGETHER WE BREW NSBEERFEST Nova Scotia’s Craft Beer Industry under One Roof 70 PREPARING FOR GROWTH Your first Sales New Hire 82 SURVIVALMATH Class, Stress, and the Order of Human Needs 86 CANADIAN ENERGY AQUATIC TECHNOLOGIES How Pit Lakes are helping reclamation in Alberta’s oil sands 92 LIVING THE STARTUP An Entrepreneur’s Guide to a Smooth and Productive Road Trip 98 THE UNSEEN COST OF HYPERBOLE
INSIDE SAINT JOHN’S PORT CITY BEER RUN
THE 92ND ANNAPOLIS VALLEY APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL The Fabric of the Valley By the mid-1980s, Canada had oriented the vast majority of its oil and gas production toward the United States — dismantling energy independence in favor of export dependence. Today, nearly all of our oil exports flow south. That reality leaves us structurally exposed. A country this exposed cannot afford wishful thinking and broken promises; it needs results!
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A Unique Blend of Athletics, Community, & Local Beer Culture
On a lively late-May morning in Saint John, New Brunswick — Canada’s oldest incorporated city, nestled on the Bay of Fundy and steeped in maritime history — the sound of shoes pounding pavement mingles with laughter, the clink of glasses, and the unmistakable scent of hops and malt. It’s the annual Port City Beer Run & Brew Fest — an event that has become as much a rite of spring for locals and visitors as the harbour tides themselves.
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THE SUNKEN ESCAPES EXPERIENCE Nestle yourself under the stars amidst the tranquil beauty of Sunken Lake The gentle rustle of pine needles, the mirror-like calm of Sunken Lake, the uninterrupted sweep of stars overhead - this is the backdrop for Sunken Escapes. Just a short drive from Wolfville and the Annapolis Valley, the retreat pairs immersive natural surroundings with distinctive design and intentional simplicity, offering guests an experience that feels both unfamiliar and deeply restorative. 60
A Hometown Dream shaped by Family, Resilience, & Reinvention Perched along a quiet, tucked- away stretch of coastline where the waters of Monk’s Head Harbour meet the Northumberland Strait, Island Beach Hideaways offers a distinctive blend of coastal serenity, elevated comfort, and immersive experience. What began as a simple piece of ISLAND BEACH HIDEAWAYS HAS ALL THE RIGHT VIBES
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EMERGING ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Athlete turned Dive Bar Singer Making Waves in Country Music
In tribal environments, exaggeration reads as courage, while precision reads as hedging
Jade Hilton’s career has been shaped by motion - across genres, borders, and long stretches of highway. A former Division One tennis athlete, Hilton, brings that same discipline and drive to her music. Her breakout single Dive Bar became a major stepping stone, launching her onto festival stages like Cavendish Beach and Boots and Hearts. Raised in the GTA and immersed in Toronto’s hip-hop and R&B scene, she didn’t grow up on country music, but was drawn to its honesty and storytelling.
108 THE ART OF MANIFESTING
Manifesting is More Than Thinking Positively
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE 5 The Emotional Payoff of Ideological Tribalism 114 THE PAINS OF SUCCESSFUL PARENTING The nest is not empty, it’s just open and roomier 116 PERSONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS How to Create Your Own At-Home Smart Spa 112 THE DESIRE TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT FEELING BAD
waterfront land has been thoughtfully transformed into a boutique, adult-only glamping retreat - one where guests can unwind beneath the stars, explore the shoreline, indulge in curated experiences, and reconnect with nature without sacrificing luxury.
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