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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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Emilia Pérez lead actress cut from film's Oscar campaign after racist tweets resurface
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February 5, 2025

Emilia Pérez lead actress cut from film’s Oscar campaign after racist tweets resurface

Old social media posts with racist comments made by Emilia…

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Mayor of small Quebec town in hot water following pro-Trump comments
Star

February 5, 2025

Mayor of small Quebec town in hot water following pro-Trump comments

Despite looming tariffs, the mayor of Louiseville, Que., has recently…

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Sports

February 5, 2025

Nylander nets hat trick as Leafs douse Flames 6-3

CALGARY — Calgary-born William Nylander notched his second career hat…

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Sports

February 5, 2025

Youth Movement: Raptors rookies playing critical minutes in close games

TORONTO — In the final minutes of a close game…

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International, Sports

February 5, 2025

US national anthem booed before NBA, NHL games in Canada despite tariff pause

TORONTO (AP) — Fans booed the American national anthem before…

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Sports

February 5, 2025

Karl-Anthony Towns’s double-double helps Knicks fend off Raptors 121-115

TORONTO — Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double and the New…

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Sports

February 5, 2025

OHL roundup: Woolley nets winner as Knights edge Rangers 5-3

LONDON, Ont. — Jared Woolley’s goal with just under nine…

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Sports

February 5, 2025

Three-time Cy Young winner Scherzer finalizes 1-year deal with Blue Jays

TORONTO (AP) — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer…

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International, Sports

February 5, 2025

U.S. national anthem booed before NBA game in Toronto despite tariff pause

TORONTO (AP) — A few fans booed the American national…

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