Businesses bustling with shoppers

With just a few more days before Christmas businesses are finding new ways to draw in more customers. Breanna Karstens Smith reports.

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One last time for holiday custom?

A Christmas tradition that brought together a family in need and a kind volunteer will continue this year, likely for the last time. Ashley Rowe reports.

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Survey reveals top holiday concerns

The thought of gaining weight over the holidays is just as stressful as the potential of blowing your budget and carrying too much debt, according to a new survey.

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Real versus fake Christmas trees

What's better: a messy tree or an authentic one? Zuraidah Alman explores the debate.

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Why pets aren't a good gift

CTV's Alana Everson takes a look at why at this time of year it isn't the best idea to surprise someone with the gift of a pet.

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Coolest workplace in the world?

Daniele Hamamdjian looks at Shopify, one of Canada's fastest growing companies, and how it landed itself on the list of most innovative companies in the world.

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Holiday meals bring people together

Various non-profit organizations and restaurants bring people together through Christmas meals and donations. Maria Weisgarber reports.

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Humane Society raising alarm

CTV's Laura Lowe had an inside look at a new line of pet stores in Edmonton that's selling puppies.

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Tips for interns

Mark Jackson, from Robert Half Technology, has tips on how to make the most of an internship: Find out how to turn unpaid work into a job.

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