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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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Israeli military withdraws from key Gaza corridor, allowing more Palestinians to return home
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February 9, 2025

Israeli military withdraws from key Gaza corridor, allowing more Palestinians to return home

Israeli forces withdrew from a key corridor in Gaza on…

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Anora gains momentum ahead of Oscars with big wins at Producers and Directors Guild Awards
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February 9, 2025

Anora gains momentum ahead of Oscars with big wins at Producers and Directors Guild Awards

Sean Baker’s Brooklyn comedy Anora took top honours at both…

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This divided small town is on the front line in a fight to control what Canadians read
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February 9, 2025

This divided small town is on the front line in a fight to control what Canadians read

If Valleyview’s town councillors had objections to what was on…

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'Feels like my mom was in the building,' says Halifax hockey player who scored again on Fight Cancer Night
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February 9, 2025

‘Feels like my mom was in the building,’ says Halifax hockey player who scored again on Fight Cancer Night

For the second straight season on the Halifax Mooseheads’ annual…

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National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 9, 2025

Ontario PCs, Liberals try to reach voters where they are — watching the Super Bowl

Ontario’s main party leaders are taking a break from public…

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World-renowned Tsimshian artist's carving found by his B.C. neighbours on a sailboat in Mexico
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February 9, 2025

World-renowned Tsimshian artist’s carving found by his B.C. neighbours on a sailboat in Mexico

A couple from Hazelton, B.C., says an unusual discovery while…

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Sale or fail?; A unique and egg-citing heist: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
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February 9, 2025

Sale or fail?; A unique and egg-citing heist: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet

CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you…

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Blind skateboarder fundraises to donate iPads to visually impaired youth
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February 9, 2025

Blind skateboarder fundraises to donate iPads to visually impaired youth

Brent Devloo hopes to inspire kids who become blind to…

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Canadian women's hockey team beats U.S. to clinch 3rd straight Rivalry Series title
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February 9, 2025

Canadian women’s hockey team beats U.S. to clinch 3rd straight Rivalry Series title

Jennifer Gardiner scored at 13:16 of the third period to…

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