Interfaith Sanctuary's proposed move to the former Salvation Army Thrift Store would provide more room and better access to services for the homeless population.
YORK, Pa. (AP) They began to queue up at about 1:30 p.m.
The cars, pickup trucks and SUVs trickled in, lining up in rows set apart by traffic cones in the parking lot of the suburban shopping center.
Single people, couples and families occupied themselves while they waited, some glued to their phones, others doing word-find or crossword puzzles, and yet others napping, reclined in the driver’s seats of their cars.
By the end of the day, as many as 1,100 cars would stream through the parking lot, their trunk lids and tailgates open, ready to accept the food that would sustain the occupants and their families.
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A Christmas carol this is not, but taking inspiration from the classic song The Twelve Days of Christmas, we’ve come up with 12 home-themed things to do over the holidays in this strangest of Christmas seasons. We may not be able to gather with family and friends the way we usually do, but there are plenty of ways to celebrate and have fun.
No. 1: Got your tree?
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First off, if you don’t have your tree yet, let’s check this one off the list. One source for real trees that also helps others is the Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa Christmas tree sale. Fresh, local Balsam and Fraser firs are available until Dec. 24 at the Ottawa Tennis Club parking lot, 176 Cameron St. Hours are 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekends. Trees are $50-$60. Delivery/set-up available. Details: 613-738-37
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Provincial government considers hair dye, nail polish essential but children s clothing will have to wait By: Rosanna Hempel | Posted: 7:00 PM CST Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020
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Amber Hoskins walked briskly up and down the aisles in a Shoppers Drug Mart on Portage Avenue, past items taped off with bright-yellow ribbons reading, Caution.
The 36-year-old mother dropped in Tuesday to pick up some odds and ends before a forecast blizzard blanketed the city.
Since the Manitoba government applied its lockdown restrictions on Nov. 12, retailers have been able to sell only items deemed as essential to in-person shoppers. When public health orders were extended Dec. 12 in place until at least Jan. 8 the government lifted restrictions on certain items, including seasonal goods, such as holiday cards, gift wrap and poinsettias, along with everything inside thrift stores.
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