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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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Business, Economy, Finance

February 12, 2025

S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday as energy stocks fall, U.S. stocks mixed

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was dragged lower Wednesday…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 12, 2025

S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday as energy stocks fall, U.S. stocks mixed

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was dragged lower Wednesday…

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White House actions have 'serious impact on global health:' WHO
Star

February 12, 2025

White House actions have ‘serious impact on global health:’ WHO

A World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday that communication…

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Health, Sports

February 12, 2025

Winner of the Boston Marathon, legendary Canadian runner Jerome Drayton dies at 80

TORONTO — Legendary long-distance runner Jerome Drayton, who won the…

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National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 12, 2025

Ontario Greens unveil platform, pledge to build two million homes and cut taxes

TORONTO — The Green Party of Ontario will build two…

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Privacy commissioner probing massive breach of student information
Star

February 12, 2025

Privacy commissioner probing massive breach of student information

The federal privacy watchdog has launched an investigation into a…

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Ontario/Quebec, Weather

February 12, 2025

Parts of Ontario to see up to 40 cm of snow: Environment Canada

Environment Canada says much of southern Ontario will see heavy…

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Kanye West lawsuit alleges he tormented Jewish employee, called himself Hitler
Star

February 12, 2025

Kanye West lawsuit alleges he tormented Jewish employee, called himself Hitler

The employee, who filed a complaint against Ye and his…

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Business, National

February 12, 2025

Here’s the latest as Canada faces U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats

OTTAWA — The 13 premiers and Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc…

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