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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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All 4 crew members located after fishing boat capsizes near Halifax, but status unknown
Star

February 7, 2025

All 4 crew members located after fishing boat capsizes near Halifax, but status unknown

Four people have been taken to shore after a fishing…

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Unemployment rate ticked down to 6.6% in January as economy sees solid month of job gains
Star

February 7, 2025

Unemployment rate ticked down to 6.6% in January as economy sees solid month of job gains

Canada’s unemployment rate unexpectedly fell and the economy posted another…

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Business, Pharma

February 7, 2025

Canopy Growth reports $121.9M Q3 loss compared with $216.8M loss a year earlier

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. reported a loss…

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Alaska search ongoing for missing small plane carrying 10 people
Star

February 7, 2025

Alaska search ongoing for missing small plane carrying 10 people

Rescuers searched Friday for any sign of a plane that…

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Labour, Social, Sports

February 7, 2025

Toronto FC GM says hunt for new talent continues with movement the other way possible

TORONTO — Toronto FC GM Jason Hernandez says reinforcements are…

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Manitoba Tory leadership candidate jokes about letting polar bears loose to combat homelessness
Star

February 7, 2025

Manitoba Tory leadership candidate jokes about letting polar bears loose to combat homelessness

Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party leadership candidate Wally Daudrich joked to…

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A curling tournament between 2 northern Ontario towns has been going on for 100 years straight
Star

February 7, 2025

A curling tournament between 2 northern Ontario towns has been going on for 100 years straight

A curling tournament between two northeastern Ontario towns is celebrating…

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She feared she'd be homeless after abusive ex was jailed. Here's how she won her eviction case
Star

February 7, 2025

She feared she’d be homeless after abusive ex was jailed. Here’s how she won her eviction case

Chantelle Edgar was terrified she’d have to live in a…

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Mike Holmes posts statement following CBC investigation into reno company he endorsed
Star

February 7, 2025

Mike Holmes posts statement following CBC investigation into reno company he endorsed

TV celebrity contractor Mike Holmes has posted a public statement…

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