Recently, I walked into the Rideau Centre following a crowd. But this time, something new was amongst the construction, the rubble and the sleek white tile. A sweet floral smell called me from across the mall. I heard music before I turned the corner and saw Saje Natural Wellness, the source of all this pomp…
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Obviously, it’s all about the free booze. And the amazing party… and the fabulous swag bags at the end of the night. Yes? While these are obviously sensible reasons to go to events, there are bigger and more significant reasons that I want to talk to you about. Why? Because number one, it’s a very…
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