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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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National, Politics

February 10, 2025

Trade Minister Ng, Justice Minister Virani won’t run in next election

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Arif Virani and Trade Minister Mary…

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Attempted murder trial begins for accused Salman Rushdie attacker
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February 10, 2025

Attempted murder trial begins for accused Salman Rushdie attacker

Salman Rushdie was so stunned when a masked man started…

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Most countries miss UN climate plan deadline as fears over Trump effect on global diplomacy grow
Star

February 10, 2025

Most countries miss UN climate plan deadline as fears over Trump effect on global diplomacy grow

Most of the world’s nations have missed a UN deadline…

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Environment, Health, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

February 10, 2025

Ontario’s party leaders pledge to help whales at Marineland

The leaders of Ontario’s main political parties pledged Monday to…

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Sports

February 10, 2025

Jones to coach Homan’s team at Canadian women’s curling championship

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Jennifer Jones returns to the Canadian…

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Business, Justice, Pharma

February 10, 2025

Cannabis company Aphria reaches agreement to settle shareholder class-action lawsuit

TORONTO — Aphria Inc. has agreed to pay $30 million…

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Canadian aid workers warn 'catastrophic' USAID halt puts Ottawa's projects in limbo
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February 10, 2025

Canadian aid workers warn ‘catastrophic’ USAID halt puts Ottawa’s projects in limbo

Canada’s aid sector is bracing for cataclysmic suffering worldwide, and…

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Sidney Crosby cleared to lead Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off after injury scare
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February 10, 2025

Sidney Crosby cleared to lead Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off after injury scare

Canada’s captain Sidney Crosby for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament…

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2 more Trudeau cabinet ministers won't seek re-election
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February 10, 2025

2 more Trudeau cabinet ministers won’t seek re-election

Justice Minister Arif Virani and International Trade Minister Mary Ng…

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