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Canadian restaurants struggling to turn a profit, new report says

Canadian restaurants struggling to turn a profit, new report says

A survey of Restaurants Canada members found that 44 per cent of respondents were either operating at a loss or just breaking even — up from 2019 when only 12 per cent of respondents were in that same financial position. Restaurateurs and experts say less traffic at restaurants and rising costs are making it hard to do business.

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When some people drive EVs, entire communities can benefit

When some people drive EVs, entire communities can benefit

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at the benefits for entire communities when some people drive EVs; find out about a winter drought in Western Canada; and learn why a northern community wants an oil company to remove artificial islands in the Mackenzie River.

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From booing to singing, crowds keep drowning out anthems at Canadian sporting events
Star

February 13, 2025

From booing to singing, crowds keep drowning out anthems at Canadian sporting events

After weeks of Canadian fans booing the American national anthem…

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B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses hiring over Trump's tariff threats
Star

February 13, 2025

B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses hiring over Trump’s tariff threats

Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says the impacts of the “reckless”…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 13, 2025

NDP asking integrity commissioner to investigate Ford video of trip to Washington

TORONTO — Ontario’s NDP and Liberal party leaders cried foul…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 13, 2025

Tech and telecom stocks boost S&P/TSX composite index Thursday, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in technology, base metals and telecom stocks…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 13, 2025

Tech and telecom stocks boost S&P/TSX composite index Thursday, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in technology, base metals and telecom stocks…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 13, 2025

Tech and telecom stocks boost S&P/TSX composite index Thursday, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in technology, base metals and telecom stocks…

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Education, National, Politics

February 13, 2025

Aid groups ask Canada to prevent child soldiers by rallying G7 heads around education

OTTAWA — Some of Canada’s aid sector is rallying around…

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Business, Finance, Insurance

February 13, 2025

Sun Life shares under pressure after U.S. division drives earnings miss

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc.’s share price was under…

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Sailboat that disappeared off Nova Scotia might have had a fire on board, but TSB probe inconclusive
Star

February 13, 2025

Sailboat that disappeared off Nova Scotia might have had a fire on board, but TSB probe inconclusive

The bodies of the couple who were sailing the boat…

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