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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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Oh, Canada: most major cities under winter weather warnings for cold, snow and storms
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February 12, 2025

Oh, Canada: most major cities under winter weather warnings for cold, snow and storms

If you were looking for signs of an early spring,…

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Business, Economy, Mining

February 12, 2025

Barrick Gold reports US$2.14B profit for 2024, up from US$1.27B in 2023

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. says it earned US$2.14 billion…

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Business, Economy, National

February 12, 2025

Leger poll: Canadians anxious but ready to rally against Trump’s threats

OTTAWA — Canadians are collectively biting their fingernails and ready…

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Trump confirms Putin call as U.S. defence secretary dismisses prospect of Ukraine NATO membership
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February 12, 2025

Trump confirms Putin call as U.S. defence secretary dismisses prospect of Ukraine NATO membership

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says a return to Ukraine’s…

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Business, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Media, Radio, Social, Television

February 12, 2025

Local news can help battle disinformation, report finds. But outlets are struggling

TORONTO — A new report that surveyed residents of small…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 12, 2025

CPP Investments earned 3.8% in third quarter, net assets grew to $699.6 billion

TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board earned a…

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Sports

February 12, 2025

Storylines galore as Toronto Blue Jays kick off spring training in Florida

DUNEDIN — Question marks hover over the Toronto Blue Jays…

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Why so many people in Canada seem to be sick right now
Star

February 12, 2025

Why so many people in Canada seem to be sick right now

You may be seeing and hearing a lot of people…

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N.B. woman declared dead by Service Canada is fighting to prove she’s still alive
Star

February 12, 2025

N.B. woman declared dead by Service Canada is fighting to prove she’s still alive

A St. Stephen-area woman called the government to find out…

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