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7. 'Merry Christmas' message to stay on Saskatoon buses
Mon Dec 17, 2012, 08:43 PM
Dec 2012

By CBC News, cbc.ca, Updated: December 17, 2012 8:50 AM
Politicians in Saskatoon have decided to keep showing the message "Merry Christmas" on transit city buses, although they will also be showing additional messages of "Seasons Greetings" and "Happy Holidays" ... http://news.ca.msn.com/local/saskatchewan/merry-christmas-message-to-stay-on-saskatoon-buses

'Merry Christmas' to stay on Saskatoon buses 158
LISA MRAZEK, QMI AGENCY
FIRST POSTED: MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012 11:26 AM EST
UPDATED: MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012 06:50 PM EST
... "It's regular operations - Merry Christmas will stay on the buses - I don't think you will see that change in any years to come," Coun. Darren Hill said. "But, we have also asked for our cultural diversity and race relations committee to review it and see if there is the need for a policy or some change in operations" ... Simply having 'Merry Christmas' on a bus does not restrict us from recognizing other holiday celebrations and other faith-based celebrations." Hill said he has received hundreds of calls and e-mails on the issue and all but one person supported Christmas messages ... http://www.torontosun.com/2012/12/17/merry-christmas-bus-message-offends-man

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