The Mix

MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) — A western Michigan community is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its beloved singing Christmas tree.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nearly two decades after a pair of ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” were stolen from a Minnesota museum, the iconic shoes are set to be auctioned off to the highest bidder Saturday.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Couples who look awkward on skates — and on dates — had a chance to celebrate their cute clumsiness in a Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest at Philadelphia’s RockyFest on Friday.

NEW YORK (AP) — The gunman who killed the CEO of the largest U.S. health insurer likely left New York City on a bus soon after the brazen ambush that has shaken corporate America, police officials said Friday.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it has detected more cases of a parasite that Parks Canada describes as potentially devastating to young trout and salmon.

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has confirmed new rules for wind and solar energy projects it says are needed to protect the environment, food security and the province's scenery.

As the Canada Post strike drags into a fourth week, experts say there's growing pressure on the government to act as the business community's calls for intervention get louder.

OTTAWA — The union representing striking postal workers says it has received a response from Canada Post to its latest round of counter-proposals. The Crown corporation confirmed it had sent new proposals.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the government is working to get taxpayer value for the money it paid for medication that has yet to be approved and delivered.

LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales took another step Friday in her return to public life following cancer treatment , in hosting her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey.