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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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Why Mini Ritz crackers are being pulled from store shelves across Canada
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February 13, 2025

Why Mini Ritz crackers are being pulled from store shelves across Canada

Christie brand Original Mini Ritz Crackers have been recalled across…

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National, Politics

February 13, 2025

Conservative strategists say Trump comparisons no reason for Poilievre to change gear

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s pledge to boost Arctic…

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Justice, National, Politics

February 13, 2025

Power to call for parliamentary pause ‘not absolute,’ challengers tell Federal Court

OTTAWA — Two Nova Scotia men are asking the Federal…

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How to show your significant other — and Canada — some Valentine's Day love
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February 13, 2025

How to show your significant other — and Canada — some Valentine’s Day love

Keeping dollars on this side of the border has never…

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Business, Retail

February 13, 2025

Canadian Tire CEO says tariffs could ‘substantially erase’ signs of economic rebound

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd.’s CEO says consumers have…

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Business, Justice, Science

February 13, 2025

Media companies sue Toronto AI firm Cohere over alleged copyright infringement

TORONTO — A group of major U.S. media companies and…

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Business, National, Politics

February 13, 2025

Carney touts modular homes while Freeland promises to repatriate doctors from U.S.

OTTAWA — Rival Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney and Chrystia…

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Business, Entertainment, Arts, Film, Retail

February 13, 2025

Cineplex’s digital rentals business sold for ‘nominal proceeds’ to Swiss media firm

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it has sold its digital…

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Igloo recalls more than 1M coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputations
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February 13, 2025

Igloo recalls more than 1M coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputations

Igloo is recalling more than 1 million of its coolers…

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