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Air travel cost too much? Blame the feds

Air travel cost too much? Blame the feds

A significant portion of the air travel ticket price goes toward taxes and fees that are beyond the airline’s control.
Why are Christmas colours red and green?

Why are Christmas colours red and green?

The red and green scheme has origins that pre-date the Christian celebration.
O Christmas Tree - centuries old history

O Christmas Tree - centuries old history

Despite its title, the popular carol O, Christmas Tree was not originally a Christmas song.
Up on the Housetop - Who Wouldn't Go?

Up on the Housetop - Who Wouldn't Go?

The beloved Christmas song Up on the Housetop is believed to have been inspired by another popular piece of holiday writing.
Christmas message from Premier Scott Moe

Christmas message from Premier Scott Moe

Find joy in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ a blessing to those around you
Leader of the Opposition Carla Beck's Christmas message

Leader of the Opposition Carla Beck's Christmas message

Christmas means family.
Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty - 2023 Christmas Message

Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty - 2023 Christmas Message

A wonderful season of friends and family coming together.
Post-flight feast: Study suggests reindeer vision evolved to spot favorite food

Post-flight feast: Study suggests reindeer vision evolved to spot favorite food

While reindeer are famous for pulling Santa’s sleigh, it’s their vision that really sets them apart.
10 old-school Christmas traditions that are no longer practiced

10 old-school Christmas traditions that are no longer practiced

Hiding pickles? Lords of mischief? Stacker compiled a list of 10 Christmas traditions that are no longer widely observed using various sources.
Rising prices, shrinking libraries: How streaming TV is shaking down in Canada

Rising prices, shrinking libraries: How streaming TV is shaking down in Canada

TORONTO — Streaming television forever changed how Canadians watch their favourite shows, offering a seemingly bottomless library of commercial-free programming for a dirt-cheap price.
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