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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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Booze, language laws and maple syrup? Here's how interprovincial barriers impact your daily life
Star

February 8, 2025

Booze, language laws and maple syrup? Here’s how interprovincial barriers impact your daily life

There’s been a lot of chatter about interprovincial trade barriers…

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Trudeau heads to Europe to shore up alliances in face of Trump threats
Star

February 8, 2025

Trudeau heads to Europe to shore up alliances in face of Trump threats

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will try to strengthen Canada’s trade…

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Whale song shows 'hallmarks' of human language
Star

February 8, 2025

Whale song shows ‘hallmarks’ of human language

Two new studies have found that whale song has structural…

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Pantry-only meal challenges could lower your grocery bill — but it might mean eating weird soup
Star

February 8, 2025

Pantry-only meal challenges could lower your grocery bill — but it might mean eating weird soup

During the first month of the year, Lindsey Harrington doesn’t…

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Fan petition to get Gracie Abrams to change her opening act may have crossed a line experts say is blurring
Star

February 8, 2025

Fan petition to get Gracie Abrams to change her opening act may have crossed a line experts say is blurring

When a Gracie Abrams fan recently petitioned to have singer-songwriter…

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Sports

February 8, 2025

OHL Roundup: Namestnikov stars in overtime as Storm edge Battalion 5-4

GUELPH, Ont. — Max Namestnikov scored 1:10 into overtime as…

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Judge bars Musk team from U.S. payment system. Here's why DOGE's tactics raise alarms
Star

February 8, 2025

Judge bars Musk team from U.S. payment system. Here’s why DOGE’s tactics raise alarms

Elon Musk, an unelected Donald Trump ally who spent an…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music, National

February 8, 2025

Singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie stripped of Order of Canada

OTTAWA — The appointment of singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie to the…

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National

February 8, 2025

Trudeau announces the appointment of three new senators

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment…

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