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White Water Rafting in Ontario with Friends: An Epic Girls Trip

by Candace Sampson

If I was to describe my friend group to someone, I would say we’re the embodiment of ‘distance means so little when friendship means so much,’ sprinkled with a smattering of batshit crazy – but in the best imaginable way of course. Simply put, we’re always pushing boundaries, heading out on crazy adventures, and with …

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Hadestown, Explained: Plot, Themes, and Why It Stays With You

by Candace Sampson

When I walked into the theatres to see Hadestown, I knew almost nothing about it. Two hours later, I left feeling both enchanted and confused, in the best way. This isn’t your average musical. It’s moody, metaphorical, and laced with meaning I couldn’t stop thinking about. So I did what any woman with a Wi-Fi …

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The Mrs. Roper Comeback Is Everything—Kaftans, Cocktails & All

by Candace Sampson

There’s been a Mrs. Roper comeback bubbling away for a while now, but in the last couple of years, it’s gone full tilt. Once the sarcastically fashionable landlady of “Three’s Company,” Mrs. Roper is now the unexpected icon of modern womanhood. I first stumbled upon this her delightful resurgence after spying a tweet about a …

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An Open Letter to P!nk: A Tale of Unforgettable Nights, Dancing Shoes, and a Plea for Friendship

by Candace Sampson

Dear P!nk, Let me begin by saying that we’re not crazy. Crazy adjacent perhaps but most definitely, probably of sound mind, so I hope you’ll read this letter with an open heart. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, please consider this your formal invite to be our friend. Is this bold? Yes. …

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Le Boat Family Vacation: Slow Travel on the Rideau Canal

by Candace Sampson

As a travel writer, I’ve been fortunate to explore some incredible destinations — but one of the most surprising and rewarding experiences I’ve had happened less than an hour from home. We recently spent a weekend on the Rideau Canal with Le Boat, and it turned out to be the ultimate Le Boat family vacation. …

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Corteo by Cirque du Soleil Review: Dreamy and Heartfelt

by Candace Sampson

Corteo by Cirque du Soleil is like stepping into a dream—one where joy and grief waltz together under the spotlight, and gravity is more of a suggestion than a rule. I didn’t expect it to move me as much as it did, but Corteo has a way of getting under your skin in the gentlest, …

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Beat the January Blues With These 10 Budget-Friendly Tips

by Candace Sampson

The January blues, aka post-holiday depression, seasonal depression, winter blues, or what I like to call temporary insanity, can be a common occurrence after the festive season comes to an end. It’s natural to feel a little down after the excitement and celebration of the holidays but add in the shorter days, some extra weight …

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Far and Away, “Come From Away” is the Best Musical Out There

by Candace Sampson

Come from Away, currently playing at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through Broadway Across Canada, tells the true story of how the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed and supported passengers and crew of planes that were diverted there on September 11, 2001. For 22 years, people around the globe have been inspired by …

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