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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 Trump's tariffs might land in Alberta, if the clock runs out on Canada's 30-day reprieve
Star

February 4, 2025

How Trump’s tariffs might land in Alberta, if the clock runs out on Canada’s 30-day reprieve

Given the temporary nature of Donald Trump’s tariff reprieve, everyday…

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Purolator loses court challenge after it fired unvaccinated employees
Star

February 4, 2025

Purolator loses court challenge after it fired unvaccinated employees

Shipping giant Purolator has lost in B.C. Supreme Court after…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 3, 2025

Teen girls’ murder trial watches video of alleged fatal swarming of Toronto man

TORONTO — Surveillance video that shows a group violently swarming…

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Automotive, Business, Economy, Labour, Manufacturing

February 3, 2025

Auto sector dodges tariffs but threats to sector and economy remain: Unifor

TORONTO — Canada’s auto sector and the economy at large…

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Business, Economy, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 3, 2025

Ontario PCs pledge billions in stimulus that would flow after election if tariffs hit

Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is defending simultaneously wearing…

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Ford seen on video saying he was '100% happy' Trump won U.S. election — until tariff threat
Star

February 3, 2025

Ford seen on video saying he was ‘100% happy’ Trump won U.S. election — until tariff threat

PC Leader Doug Ford was captured on video after a…

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Sports

February 3, 2025

Canadian defensive back Campbell returns to Saskatchewan Roughriders

REGINA — Canadian Tevaughn Campbell is back with the Saskatchewan…

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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec

February 3, 2025

American booze to stay in LCBO, Starlink deal intact as U.S. pauses tariffs: Ford

Ontario will pause all retaliatory measures against the United States…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 3, 2025

Loonie falls, S&P/TSX composite closes down nearly 300 points on tariff threat

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed down nearly 300…

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