The ghost of Christmas past

Roger Smith has the story of a special gift given to Prime Minister Stephen Harper by a war veteran while at a Remembrance Day ceremony in Hong Kong.

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Canada AM: Creative gift-wrapping ideas

Lifestyle expert Casey Savage shares creative ways to wrap, bag, and tag gifts this holiday season.

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Canada AM: Karl Lohnes with classic decor

Decor expert Karl Lohnes tells us why we should forget trendy and go classic when it comes to decorator gifts this season.

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How to handle holiday bills

With experts saying not enough people put money aside when planning for Christmas, CTV's Laura Lowe shares tips on how to deal with Christmas spending.

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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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How to handle holiday bills

With experts saying not enough people put money aside when planning for Christmas, CTV's Laura Lowe shares tips on how to deal with Christmas spending.

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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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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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Officer walks the beat one last time

From father to son, CTV follows a Toronto Police officer on the last day on the beat ahead of retirement. John Mussleman reports.

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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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Foreign students celebrate together

A group of international students can celebrate the season together thanks to a group of volunteers. Karlene Nation reports.

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Sun Youth campaign finishes

Rob Lurie reports on the end of Sun Youth's holiday campaign as over 18,000 families received food and gifts.

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Sharpening skates for 80 years

Newson's Bike and Skate Exchange has been around since 1931 and it continues to thrive despite big box competition. John Musselman reports.

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