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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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Health, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 7, 2025

Homeless man was stabbed in heart and died from blood loss, teens’ murder trial hears

TORONTO — A homeless Toronto man who was allegedly swarmed…

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Defence, Justice, National, Politics

February 7, 2025

Federal unit uncovers ‘malicious’ effort tied to China aimed at Chrystia Freeland

OTTAWA — A federal unit that tracks suspected foreign interference…

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Human smugglers sent 2 families to their deaths as RCMP closed in, court records show
Star

February 7, 2025

Human smugglers sent 2 families to their deaths as RCMP closed in, court records show

The Romanian and Indian families who drowned during a human…

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National

February 7, 2025

Navy commander relieved of his duty mid-deployment over ‘loss of confidence’

OTTAWA — A commander of a patrol frigate in the…

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National

February 7, 2025

Trudeau travelling to Lisbon to attend the Aga Khan’s funeral

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is flying to Lisbon…

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Sports

February 7, 2025

Max Scherzer hoping to win World Series for third team with Toronto Blue Jays

TORONTO (AP) — Max Scherzer joined the Toronto Blue Jays…

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Business, Economy, Manufacturing, National, Politics, Social

February 7, 2025

Boost Indigenous business to counter Trump’s tariff threats, leaders say

OTTAWA — As U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats rattle…

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Business, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music

February 7, 2025

Julie Adam promoted to president and CEO of Universal Music Canada

TORONTO — There’s a change in leadership at one of…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 7, 2025

S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stocks fall after jobs report

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index moved lower Friday and…

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