Local shoppers weigh online buying vs rural retailers
Kate Jackman-ATKINSON argues online shopping expands reach yet can drain local stores. She cites Statistics Canada 2009 data: CANADA $15.1B online purchases, 95 million orders, 39% of adults online, with travel and entertainment leading. She notes local gift certificates and in-store experiences keep dollars in town while online reach broadens customer base.
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Christmas reflections on faith and the present
The writer recalls Christmas memories and contrasts them with modern observance. He emphasizes Jesus as savior, warns against letting daily concerns interrupt faith, and urges readers to honor the baby in the manger while recognizing each day as a gift.
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