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Giving living trees the perfect gift for homeowners who have everything

Giving living trees the perfect gift for homeowners who have everything

Trees are sold in bundles of 10 and cost between $24 and $28 per bundle, plus $30 packaging fee per order
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'Eclectic, strange or weird?': Meet the collectors who treasure hunt across Ontario

'Eclectic, strange or weird?': Meet the collectors who treasure hunt across Ontario

'Everyone needs something to hold on to. For me, I needed to hold on to my dad in a way that wasn't hurting me,' says man
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Area author pens book inspired by teachings of Francis of Assisi

Area author pens book inspired by teachings of Francis of Assisi

'I met Francis while working at Mount Alverno Retreat Centre and felt I had met my soulmate as I resonated with his teachings,' says local spiritual advisor
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City balancing road safety, water protection with how much salt it uses

City balancing road safety, water protection with how much salt it uses

'Snow and ice are removed from roads and sidewalks by plowing rather than melting with salt when possible to reduce the amount of salt required,' says official
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COLUMN: New baby helps grumpy reporter's heart open up to Christmas

COLUMN: New baby helps grumpy reporter's heart open up to Christmas

'Despite my grumpy tendencies, this tiny, smiley, screaming human is changing the tide of how I look at things,' says reporter Greg McGrath-Goudie
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COLUMN: Holly has holy roots in many religions

COLUMN: Holly has holy roots in many religions

This evergreen has long been revered and celebrated among everyone from pagans and Romans to Christians
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COLUMN: Capturing Christmas moments on camera keeps memories crisp

COLUMN: Capturing Christmas moments on camera keeps memories crisp

'I’m reminded how important it is to capture all those happy times with a camera, as the moments and memories tend to fade over time,' writes BarrieToday's Kevin Lamb
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COLUMN: Winter storm no match for Blue Buffalo at Christmas

COLUMN: Winter storm no match for Blue Buffalo at Christmas

Reporter Bob Bruton recalls his university days and trudging north in his prized Ford Cortina to get home for the holidays
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LETTER: Green Party official wants electoral reform for Christmas

LETTER: Green Party official wants electoral reform for Christmas

'Proportional representation is a present that would keep on giving, creating a fairer and more inclusive democracy where every vote matters,' writer says
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COLUMN: Dreaded Elf on the Shelf added to family's Christmas traditions

COLUMN: Dreaded Elf on the Shelf added to family's Christmas traditions

Recent fad has added another 'layer of chaos' for many families, but it's worth it when you see children's faces light up, writes reporter Nikki Cole
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