Holiday
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Pincher Creek thrilled with results of ‘massive’ shop local holiday campaign“We launched it in about three or four days and $512,000 was spent locally that we know of,” Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce president Sam Schofield said.ConsumerJan 19
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Pandemic dampening ‘Tibb’s Eve,’ the unique N.L. holiday with folkloric originsTibb's, says a Newfoundlander, is when people who are home from away for Christmas head to the bars to catch up and say hello to family and friends.CanadaDec 23, 2020
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Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign short $250,000 across Maritime provincesthe locations in which the kettles are traditionally installed, such as malls and retail stores, have been less frequented and are operating under tight restrictions.CanadaDec 23, 2020
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New COVID-19 restrictions for holiday period take effect across Nova ScotiaIndoor gatherings provincewide are capped at 10 people and retail stores across Nova Scotia are required to limit the number of shoppers.CanadaDec 21, 2020
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Coronavirus: St. Thomas, Ont., secondary school’s virtual Christmas concert spreads holiday joyThe 43-minute concert features around 20 students performing classic and novel Christmas songs in front of green screens.CanadaDec 19, 2020
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Peterborough man spends months creating holiday light showJordan Downer's Christmas light and music display on Hawley Street in Peterborough is something he's wanted to do since he was a kid.TrendingDec 18, 2020
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Regina family collecting, donating gifts to those in need over the holidaysA Regina mother and her two daughters are helping people in need these holidays by collecting and donating gifts. So far, they have over 100 gifts to hand out.CanadaDec 12, 2020
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Coronavirus: Ontario retail businesses banking on some holiday magicWith restrictions and lockdowns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses that rely on a little holiday magic are struggling if not shutting down entirely.ConsumerDec 4, 2020
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Okanagan retailers plead for shoppers to support local businesses during holidaysThe ninth annual B.C. Buy Local week kicked off Monday to encourage consumers to do their holiday spending at locally-owned businesses, who say they've been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.EconomyDec 1, 2020
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Lethbridge Angel Tree Christmas Campaign launches 28th seasonOptions for interested donors include sponsoring a family or an age group. New this year is the ability to donate online.CanadaNov 13, 2020
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