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ORDINARY MEETS EXTRAORDINARY Old Church Cottages Redefines Adults-Only Tourism In today’s tourism industry, it seems you must be “unique” to stand out from the rest. We had the opportunity to chat with Danny and Jo-Anne Lagacé, who are the owners of Old Church Cottages Inc. in New Brunswick, and the couple who are redefining the meaning of an extraordinary oasis getaway experience for adults near and far.
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE 5 84 LIVING THE STARTUP How to Get Started 100 HAISLA NATION TUGBOATS GUIDE FIRST LNG CARRIER INTO KITIMAT, B.C. Historic trial run sets stage for Canada’s first LNG exports 106 FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS Learning How to Love in New Ways 120 THE PARENTING PIGGY BANK Still lots of Pennies to put in the Jar! 124 THE ART OF MANIFESTING Why Manifesting is not Working for You Meet Rob Morgan, New CEO of the Alberta Energy Regulator 19 ATLANTIC BALLOON FIESTA Atlantic Canada’s Most Colourful Festival 22 HARVEST MUSIC FESTIVAL Atlantic Canada’s Best International Festival Experience! 26 SOMMOFESTIVAL A Celebration of Music + Food + Drink 30 NOVA SCOTIA STAMPEDE Getting Back in the Saddle 48 KEYERA ‘CANADIANIZES’ NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS WITH $5.15 BILLION ACQUISITION The cross-Canada NGL corridor will stretch from B.C. to Ontario 52 PLANNING FOR GROWTH Building Repeatable Processes 78 NEW CALGARY PLANT TO PRODUCE LUXURY VINYL FLOORING WITH ALBERTA OIL & GAS Heartland Polymers to Supply Recyclable, Low-Emissions Polypropylene Plastic Exports
Honoring Tradition and Ancient Techniques of Glassblowing FINDING YOUR GLASS ROOTS
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We chatted with Curtis Dionne, who, after completing a rigorous glassblowing apprenticeship, returned to the East Coast and began building his dream — piece by piece by founding Glass Roots. Dionne openly shares his artistic and entrepreneurial journey, which spans over two decades, and their heirloom- quality pieces that come from countless hours of dedication to the craft.
SUNSETS, SADDLES & SONGWRITERS! Stretching Summer into September Atlantic Canada has long been a summer travel destination for its amazing scenery, sandy beaches, friendly people, and fantastic seafood. But just because we are heading into September doesn’t mean that the fun and adventure have to end. In fact, we think it is only beginning as there is still a lot to do and experience in the region as we stretch Summer into September, with the Atlantic Balloon Fiesta, Harvest Music Festival, Sommo Festival, and the Nova Scotia Stampede all happening in September.
Lakeway Houseboat Vacations is creating the Ultimate Waterfront Getaway Everything happens for a reason, as we found out when we sat down with Larry Jewett, owner of Lakeway Houseboat Vacations, to learn how a bathroom renovation and a trip to Fredericton for supplies turned into a business offering a unique and relaxing vacation onboard a luxurious houseboat, as guests tour the scenic Mactaquac Lake region of the St. John River in New Brunswick and enjoy the sun on the upper deck in the hot tub or splash into the water from the waterslide. RIVERBOAT FANTASY
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It’s Not the End of the Road, just the Beginning! The music scene is buzzing with fresh voices, and one of the most exciting names to watch right now is Nova Scotia’s very own, Taylor Jensen. Taylor’s music is now available across all streaming platforms; she’s making waves and already stepping onto big stages. We caught up with Taylor to get to know her better, talk about her journey, what’s next, including her upcoming show, singles, and what fans can expect.
ONE YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR’S JOURNEY Building Solid Partnerships with Virneel Food Service Ltd. We sat down with Neel Lakhani, the owner and operator of VIRNEEL Food Service Ltd, to talk about his passion for building brands and communities. Lakhani also discusses the motivation behind his entrepreneurial journey, his drive to seek new challenges, and building solid partnerships, as well as surrounding himself with positive people while continually seeking new business opportunities.
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