From canadianbusiness.com:

"In response to continued customer demand, Wal-Mart Canada announced today that 177 of its 292 stores nationwide will remain open 24 hours a day from Boxing Day until New Year’s Eve."

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From upi.com:

"Texas Congressman Ron Paul promised Sunday he would push for the least amount of federal government of any of the candidates running for U.S. president."

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From nytimes.com:

"According to early online shopping statistics, sales of holiday stalwarts like jewelry, watches and flowers have dropped from last year’s levels, while sales of more practical items like furniture and appliances have climbed about 70 percent."

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From cbc.ca:

"Brant, 70, used more than $25,000 in change to help buy a new Dodge Ram half-ton pickup truck Friday – 13 years after buying another truck with spare change."

What did you ever buy with a lot of change?

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From  cbc.ca:

"The CRTC has picked Bell Canada to operate the National Do Not Call List, giving the company a five-year mandate to block calls from telemarketers for customers who request the service."

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From cbc.ca:

"The Consumers’ Association of Canada is recommending that shoppers give cash instead of buying gift cards, which often go unused or come with many restrictions for their recipients."

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