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By Kevin Bissett, The Canadian Press
Canada’s Christmas tree farms produce over three million pine, spruce and fir trees each year — and most of them are simply abandoned at the curb soon after Santa makes his annual visit.
Now, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is suggesting that people should instead haul their tree to the backyard, to help nature and learn a bit about ecology.
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Gather ’round, kids. It’s time to track jolly old St. Nick.
Santa Claus and his reindeer are already well on their way in the skies, embarking on a journey from the North Pole to deliver presents to millions of children around the world.
By Alanna Rizza, The Canadian Press
Most Canadians won’t be getting a white Christmas this year, The Weather Network forecasts.
“For Christmas Eve specifically, the weather is really quiet across the country — unusually quiet. Typically this time of year we’re talking about somebody getting clobbered with a storm,” said the network’s chief meteorologist, Chris Scott.
By David Klassen
WINNIPEG — Winter is a great time to make the best of the outdoor season and remain active, even in chilly temperatures.
The province is reminding Manitobans of the outdoor fun to be had in provincial parks and on hiking/walking trails across the province.
WINNIPEG — With Christmas just a few days away, Winnipeg shoppers will be hitting the malls Friday to check off those last-minute gifts from their list.
Record-setting sales are predicted today, as the Friday before Christmas is generally the busiest shopping day of the year. It’s also typically too late to order gifts online to receive them in time before Christmas Day.
The holidays are a time to get together with loved ones and friends and celebrate the spirit of the season. As many take time off from work, school and their everyday schedules, many city services are also taking a break.
Here’s what’s open, closed or operating with reduced hours in Winnipeg on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
By The Canadian Press
OTTAWA – Canada Post says its operations are back to normal across the country, less than four weeks after its striking employees were forced back to work by federal legislation.
The Crown corporation says it is restoring its delivery service guarantees across the country, now that its Vancouver operations have caught up on a backlog of parcels that it said had built up at its main western sorting plant.
