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From The Blog
St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin feels like a homecoming, even if you’re not Irish. The city comes alive with music, colour, and crowds from morning to night, and underneath it all is the warmth, humour, and pride that make Ireland so special.
As Joe historically said, “I am Canadian!” To this day, it’s one of the best Canadian ads ever, and these days it feels like a rallying cry for a movement.
France is a treat for the senses, and if you love exceptional cuisine and wine as much as I do, you will relish Lyon, Starsbourg, Nancy, and Reims.
Canadian icon Anne Murray has been a superstar for as long as I can remember. As a kid, she was often on the radio, on TV specials, and my family loved listening to her.