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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, National, Politics

February 4, 2025

Opposition parties call for Parliament’s return after Trump hits pause on tariffs

OTTAWA — Opposition parties say the Liberals must recall Parliament…

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'I have a right to be here,' says Cree woman living in U.S. under Jay Treaty
Star

February 4, 2025

‘I have a right to be here,’ says Cree woman living in U.S. under Jay Treaty

As concerns about U.S. immigration issues ramp up with Trump’s…

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How Henry Box Brown escaped slavery in a box and became a subversive magician
Star

February 4, 2025

How Henry Box Brown escaped slavery in a box and became a subversive magician

In 1849, Henry Brown escapes slavery by mailing himself in…

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Business, Economy, Retail

February 4, 2025

Canadian small businesses working to fend off effects of tariffs, despite reprieve

TORONTO — U.S. President Donald Trump might have delayed 25…

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National, Religion, Social

February 4, 2025

Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dead at 88

OTTAWA — The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the…

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Books, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest

February 4, 2025

Two jurors withdrew from Giller Prize in the weeks before news of Scotiabank split

TORONTO — Two jurors withdrew from the Giller Prize in…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 4, 2025

Girl accused in death of homeless man seen holding sharp object, Crown alleges

TORONTO — A teen girl accused of fatally wounding a…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 4, 2025

S&P/TSX composite rises, loonie also higher Tuesday after tariff reprieve

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index posted a small gain…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 4, 2025

S&P/TSX composite rises, loonie also higher Tuesday after tariff reprieve

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index posted a small gain…

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