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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, Politics, Trade

February 4, 2025

Canadian Chamber of Commerce says uncertainty and turmoil persist with tariff delay

OTTAWA — The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says a decision…

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N.Y. moves to shield abortion medication prescriptions after Louisiana indicts doctor
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February 4, 2025

N.Y. moves to shield abortion medication prescriptions after Louisiana indicts doctor

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill to…

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Carbon dating puts Sask. Indigenous archaeological site at almost 11,000 years old
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February 4, 2025

Carbon dating puts Sask. Indigenous archaeological site at almost 11,000 years old

The site near Prince Albert, Sask., suggests Indigenous people lived…

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Arbitrator finds N.B. government failed to protect teaching staff working with violent student
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February 4, 2025

Arbitrator finds N.B. government failed to protect teaching staff working with violent student

Advocates say the decision, now under judicial review at the…

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This young mom gave birth to a healthy baby boy. 2 days later, she was dead from an infection
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February 4, 2025

This young mom gave birth to a healthy baby boy. 2 days later, she was dead from an infection

It was a Friday in January when Celina Klinger started…

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Trans families consider leaving U.S. after Trump's re-election
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February 4, 2025

Trans families consider leaving U.S. after Trump’s re-election

Since Donald Trump’s inauguration last month, members of the trans…

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How Ontario's main parties would respond to tariffs
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February 4, 2025

How Ontario’s main parties would respond to tariffs

One week into Ontario’s four-week election campaign, the dominant issue…

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As Netanyahu and Trump meet in Washington, doubts remain about how much Israel's leader wants to end the war
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February 4, 2025

As Netanyahu and Trump meet in Washington, doubts remain about how much Israel’s leader wants to end the war

Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday,…

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One negotiation with Trump, done. On to Round 2
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February 4, 2025

One negotiation with Trump, done. On to Round 2

Canadians spent months passionately debating about what U.S. President Donald…

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