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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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Ukraine needs 'real security guarantees' before any peace talks with Russia, Zelenskyy tells Vance
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February 9, 2025

Ukraine needs ‘real security guarantees’ before any peace talks with Russia, Zelenskyy tells Vance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that his country wants…

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Sports

February 9, 2025

Chantilly a big winner at harness racing’s O’Brien Awards

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Chantilly and her connections took centre stage…

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Sports

February 9, 2025

OHL roundup: Malone helps Steelheads roll past Frontenacs 6-0

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Porter Malone had two goals and two…

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7.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Caribbean islands
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February 9, 2025

7.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Caribbean islands

A magnitude-7.6 earthquake shook the Caribbean Sea south of the…

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Invictus Games 2025 kick off with star-studded opening ceremony in Vancouver
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February 9, 2025

Invictus Games 2025 kick off with star-studded opening ceremony in Vancouver

The 2025 Invictus Games for injured military and service personnel…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 8, 2025

SIU charges Toronto police officer after collision in Whitby last year

WHITBY, Ont. — Ontario’s police watchdog has charged a Toronto…

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Beverage, Business, Economy, Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 8, 2025

Ontario NDP pledges grocery rebate as PC leader Ford touts border security measures

Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford touted his party’s border…

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Business, Economy, National, Politics

February 8, 2025

Small businesses still being taxed on carbon rebates, federation says

OTTAWA — Small businesses across Canada are still being taxed…

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National

February 8, 2025

Liberal leadership debates to take place later this month

OTTAWA — The Liberal Party of Canada says it will…

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