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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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How do you talk to your kids about the use of medically-assisted death?
Star

February 5, 2025

How do you talk to your kids about the use of medically-assisted death?

One retired social worker says it’s important to have open,…

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Business, Politics, Sports

February 5, 2025

Scarcity behind the medals: Canada’s national sport organizations running deficits

The winner of a complete set of medals and Canada’s…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 5, 2025

Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Wednesday, Feb. 5

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are…

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Justice, National, Politics, Social

February 5, 2025

New wrongful conviction review body could see hundreds of applications

OTTAWA — A new independent commission tasked by the federal…

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Climate disasters lead to billions in insurance losses. Could they trigger a financial crisis?
Star

February 5, 2025

Climate disasters lead to billions in insurance losses. Could they trigger a financial crisis?

In addition to causing widespread destruction, climate disasters are battering…

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Controversial comics Danger Cats to perform at Hamilton sports bar after comedy club cancels shows
Star

February 5, 2025

Controversial comics Danger Cats to perform at Hamilton sports bar after comedy club cancels shows

Hamilton’s Levity Comedy Club has cancelled this weekend’s two shows…

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Why Canada is safe, for now, from very high egg prices
Star

February 5, 2025

Why Canada is safe, for now, from very high egg prices

Canadians have so far been shielded from the high egg…

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Trump's tariffs could make sending a package or crossing the border costlier — and more complicated
Star

February 5, 2025

Trump’s tariffs could make sending a package or crossing the border costlier — and more complicated

It could get more complicated — and potentially more expensive…

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How Jasper's chief planner is re-imagining housing in the rocky mountain town
Star

February 5, 2025

How Jasper’s chief planner is re-imagining housing in the rocky mountain town

Just how to rebuild Jasper — whether it through density…

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