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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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Trump slaps 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada
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February 9, 2025

Trump slaps 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump slapped 25 per cent tariffs on…

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Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports — including from Canada
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February 9, 2025

Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports — including from Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday…

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Royal style vs. substance: Princess of Wales wants her work to be the focus, not what she's wearing
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February 9, 2025

Royal style vs. substance: Princess of Wales wants her work to be the focus, not what she’s wearing

As Catherine, Princess of Wales, continues her gradual return to…

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I didn't feel able to have a child because I didn't own a home. I'm glad I was wrong
Star

February 9, 2025

I didn’t feel able to have a child because I didn’t own a home. I’m glad I was wrong

Brett Howard used to believe that owning a home and…

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Shipping container village in Gatineau, Que., full after one month
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February 9, 2025

Shipping container village in Gatineau, Que., full after one month

A new project to build homes for the homeless out…

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Ukraine confirms 'preliminary' agreement on mineral resources with U.S.
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February 9, 2025

Ukraine confirms ‘preliminary’ agreement on mineral resources with U.S.

Ukraine said on Wednesday it had reached a “preliminary” deal…

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Trump's about-face on Ukraine leaves European leaders scrambling
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February 9, 2025

Trump’s about-face on Ukraine leaves European leaders scrambling

Impotent fury. European leaders are frothing.U.S. President Donald Trump sparked…

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Trump's talk about Canada parrots Putin's claims on Ukraine
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February 9, 2025

Trump’s talk about Canada parrots Putin’s claims on Ukraine

It took a while for Canadian politicians to figure out…

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy accuses Trump of spreading Russian disinformation
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February 9, 2025

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy accuses Trump of spreading Russian disinformation

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that U.S. President Donald…

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