YYC: A unique + beautiful city tucked in beside the Rocky Mountains that provides creatives + entrepreneurs with the space, communities, platforms, etc. to learn + flourish. Sprinkled with local shops, micro-breweries, + an endless amount of ways to connect with neighbours + the city itself, YYC is constantly amazing its occupants with its spirit…
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Helllloooo, girlbosses! The holiday season is upon us! You’re probably getting ready to go gift shopping, picking up some new holiday decorations for your home or office, buying a party dress or getting a fresh new hair-do! That’s great! Today we want to talk about how you can incorporate shopping local into your holiday prep. The…