MANAGING DIRECTOR Rod Gregg EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Lee Ann Atwater
A MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR
ACCOUNTS & ADMIN MANAGER Amanda Ryan
I hope you had an amazing holiday with friends and family, and you are well rested and ready to take on 2026. Every year, as winter loosens its grip on Prince Edward Island, a cheer rises from Charlottetown’s Eastlink Centre — the clink of tasting glasses and the lively chatter of beer lovers signal the arrival of the PEI Beer Festival. In 2026, this celebration of craft beer, cider, and community returns in grand style, so we thought we would pop the top of what can be expected from one of the Island’s most anticipated spring events. As the world becomes increasingly aware of the need for sustainable housing, geodesic domes are poised to play a pivotal role in the future of both the housing and tourism industries, offering a practical solution that balances comfort with sustainability. This makes them an attractive option for business owners, travelers, and potential homeowners. In this issue, Freyja Skye, the Founder and Owner of Phoenix Domes, explains how the business has evolved and continues to lead the way in providing eco-friendly, innovative, and beautiful accommodations that promise not only a place to stay but a step toward a more sustainable future. Imagine being in the middle of nowhere – the noise fades as you leave the city life, and you let nature take the lead. Annika Karlsen and Kevin Pentz explain how Wild Haven Farm and Glamping allow you to do just that – it’s more than just a farm; it’s an experience that will leave you wanting to return. Every winter, the small village of Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, transforms into the global epicenter of outdoor hockey as hundreds of players and thousands of fans from around the globe descend on Roulston Lake for the World Pond Hockey Championship, which has become a Frozen Festival of Sport and Community in New Brunswick. Joining as our new entertainment correspondent is Mary Austin, who is a writer and producer working across film, television, and digital media, plus is a classically trained singer and performer, sits down with New Brunswick’s own Sean Michael Ryan, fresh off dropping a new single, I Need a Highway in our latest Emerging Artist Spotlight Segment to talk about his personal and artistic journey that is driven by his dedication, resilience, and unwavering belief that“family is everything.” We are excited to also have Ben Brooks join the team. Ben is a writer, builder, and entrepreneur. After 22 years in Los Angeles, he returned to Canada, skeptical of its growing performative politics. He writes about government, business, and the human condition from lived experience, not ideology. Make sure to check out his first articles of 2026 in this issue. My team and I want to thank everyone who made this issue possible. We look forward to sharing more stories about growing industries, successful businesses, brands, events, and the entrepreneurs making it all happen.
COMMUNICATION & RESEARCH MANAGER Tristyn Gaudette EDITORIAL & PROJECT MANAGER
Becca Greene Kate Lindsay
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Ben Brooks Amanda Sutherland Darryll Gillard Deborah Jaremko Kris McCarthy Krista Legge-Wakeley
Mary Austin Ryan Myson Shannon Ferguson
WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT TEAM Joe Uttaro Kortney Foley
LAYOUT & DESIGN MANAGER Ashley Tatlock GRAPHIC DESIGN TEAM LEADS Sara Kay Sydney Payton
SOCIAL MEDIA & FIELD TEAM LEAD Troy Gregg
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Lee Ann Atwater Editor
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