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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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Business, Economy, Retail

February 6, 2025

Canada Goose’s Q3 profit up as it remains ‘ruthlessly focused’ on headcount, costs

TORONTO — Canada Goose Holdings Inc.’s third-quarter profit ticked higher…

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Former human rights chief launches defamation lawsuit against Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman
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February 6, 2025

Former human rights chief launches defamation lawsuit against Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman

Former Canadian Human Rights commissioner Birju Dattani is suing Conservative…

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U.S. to boycott next G20 meeting in South Africa
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February 6, 2025

U.S. to boycott next G20 meeting in South Africa

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend an…

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Business, Finance, Media

February 6, 2025

Thomson Reuters reports US$587M Q4 profit, raises quarterly dividend 10%

TORONTO — Thomson Reuters raised its dividend 10 per cent…

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Sports

February 6, 2025

Jordi Fernandez steps down as head coach of Canada’s men’s basketball team

TORONTO — Jordi Fernandez is stepping down as head coach…

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B.C. teen who worked with The Flaming Lips gets posthumous album release
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February 6, 2025

B.C. teen who worked with The Flaming Lips gets posthumous album release

Nell Smith, the B.C. teenager known for her collaboration with…

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Sports

February 6, 2025

Multi-province bid pitched as a way for Canada to host Commonwealth Games

Canadian bids for a Commonwealth Games have died by provincial…

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Sports

February 6, 2025

Double-double: Grizzlies rookie centre Zach Edey triumphant in Toronto return

TORONTO — Zach Edey took a pause and looked around…

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Israel's defence minister orders army to prepare for Gaza residents' departure
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February 6, 2025

Israel’s defence minister orders army to prepare for Gaza residents’ departure

Israel’s defence minister has ordered the army to prepare a…

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