Spotlight What’s in the ON THE COVER CANADA’S UNIQUELY PRECARIOUS POSITION When the Music Stops, Will Canada Still Have a Seat? 18 84
03 A MESSAGE FROM THEEDITOR 04 WHAT’S IN THE SPOTLIGHT 18 CANADA’S UNIQUELY PRECARIOUS POSITION When the Music Stops, Will Canada Still Have a Seat? 22 A CONCERNED COMMUNITY MEMBER’SPERSPECTIVE Governance at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre 26 WELCOME TO WHISKY WONDERLAND Canada’s Premier Celebration of Whisky, Culture, and Connection 34 CANADA’S ENERGY SECTOR Canadian women see energy expansion leading to better lives 38 CANADA BUILDS™ ANOTHER AD, ANOTHER EXCUSE Why Ottawa Keeps Selling Sentiment Instead of Results 42 SMALL BUSINESS WELLNESS Safeguarding Your Small Business from Seasonal-Related Risk 56 PLANNING FOR GROWTH Setting Boundaries with Customers (Before You Need Them) 62 ALL ABOUT THE BEER. PURE. SIMPLE. Cheers to the 2026 Fredericton Craft Beer Festival 70 A STRATEGIC GATEWAY TO THEWORLD Canada’s Future Prosperity runs through the Northwest Coast 78 LIVING THE STARTUP How Entrepreneurs Can Get Organized and Back on Track After the Holidays 100 WHERE WINTER COMES TO PLAY Jack Frost Winterfest 2026 Captures the Heart of PEI 106 WINTER HEALTH & WELLBEING Symptoms & Support for Seasonal Affective Disorder 112 THE SELF-INFLICTED DAMAGE OF THE LANGUAGE POLICE An observation on allyship, intention, and how the policing of words can sometimes eclipse the message itself 116 THE ART OF MANIFESTING Manifest Your Best Life in 2026
LIVE OUTSIDE THE BOX
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!
Phoenix Domes is Building the Future, One Triangle at a Time
EXPLORING WILD HAVEN FARM AND GLAMPING
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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. 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.
BEYOND THE BREWS PEI Beer Fest 2026 puts the Island on Tap 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. 48
Nature’s Reset Button, Disconnect to Reconnect.
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. 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.
EMERGING ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Driven by Family, Fueled by Song
New Brunswick’s Sean Michael Ryan is a carpenter turned country music artist with deep roots in family and a genuine passion for storytelling. With a voice as
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Frozen Festival of Sport and Community in New Brunswick 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 all over the globe descend on Roulston Lake for the World Pond Hockey Championship THE 2026 WORLD POND HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP
big as his heart, Sean weaves personal experiences into his songs, creating authentic and relatable music that resonates with listeners. We sit down to talk about his journey that is driven by his dedication, resilience, and unwavering belief that “ family is everything. ”
SEAN MICHAEL RYAN
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