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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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National, Sports

February 2, 2025

Toronto Raptors fans boo American national anthem as trade war heats up

TORONTO — Fans at Scotiabank Arena loudly booed during the…

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Sports

February 2, 2025

RJ Barrett scores 20 points as Raptors beat Clippers 115-108 for 8th win in 10 games

TORONTO (AP) — RJ Barrett scored 20 points, Jakob Poeltl…

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Sports

February 2, 2025

Barrett leads red-hot Raptors past Clippers 115-108 as Toronto fans boo U.S. anthem

TORONTO — Canadian RJ Barrett’s 20-point performance led the Toronto…

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Business, Economy, Justice, National, Politics

February 2, 2025

A short list of some of the U.S. goods to be hit with Canadian tariffs on Tuesday

OTTAWA — Effective Tuesday, Canada is imposing 25 per cent…

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Business, Economy, National, Politics

February 2, 2025

Here’s the latest as Canada prepares for Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last night Canada…

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Business, Retail

February 2, 2025

Big ambition, big competition: U.S. fast food chains flock to crowded Canadian market

TORONTO — Competition has loomed over Jersey Mike’s push into…

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Sports

February 2, 2025

Veteran linebacker Wynton McManis re-signs with Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO — Wynton McManis will help the Toronto Argonauts defend…

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Business, Economy, Environment, National, Politics

February 2, 2025

Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of U.S. goods, outlines response plan

OTTAWA — Ottawa is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on…

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Sports

February 2, 2025

Toronto FC’s pre-season game against Swedish side in Spain called off

MARBELLA — Toronto FC’s pre-season game scheduled for Monday against…

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