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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, 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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'There is nothing that will displace us': Palestinians respond to Trump's plan to take over, rebuild Gaza
Star

February 4, 2025

‘There is nothing that will displace us’: Palestinians respond to Trump’s plan to take over, rebuild Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump’s pitch to take ownership of the…

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Beverage, Business

February 4, 2025

Company tied to plant-based milk listeria outbreak looks to sell two plants

TORONTO — The Canadian company that processed plant-based milk linked…

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Business

February 4, 2025

Purolator buys customs broker Livingston amid heightened trade uncertainty

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Purolator Inc. has acquired Livingston International, one…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music

February 4, 2025

Down Under, but not out: Drake returns in Australia, dons bullet-riddled hoodie

TORONTO — Drake has kicked off his tour in Perth,…

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Business, Defence, Economy, Justice, National, Politics

February 4, 2025

Fact-checking Trump’s executive order threatening tariffs on Canada

OTTAWA — To justify his executive order imposing stiff tariffs…

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Ontario/Quebec, Sports

February 4, 2025

Responsible Gambling Council offers Super Bowl bettors tips before the big game

TORONTO — A survey conducted by Leger for the Responsible…

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Business, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

February 4, 2025

Survey: Nearly half of Ontarians planning to watch Super Bowl will bet on game

TORONTO — It’s sports betting’s biggest event and the Responsible…

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Business

February 4, 2025

Insolvencies rose 12.1 per cent in 2024, led by business filings

OTTAWA — Insolvencies rose 12.1 per cent last year compared…

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