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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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Justice, National, Politics

January 30, 2025

Ottawa names a new chief adviser on combating human trafficking

OTTAWA — The federal government has appointed a long-time advocate…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 30, 2025

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose 1.3 per cent…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 30, 2025

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose 1.3 per cent…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 30, 2025

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose 1.3 per cent…

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Automotive, Business, Manufacturing, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 30, 2025

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by…

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Justice, National

January 30, 2025

Federal lawyer characterizes Abdelrazik’s case against Canada as ‘elaborate theory’

OTTAWA — A federal lawyer denies government responsibility for Abousfian…

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Automotive, Business, Economy, Manufacturing, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 30, 2025

PC Leader Ford to honour Ontario’s EV commitment, Crombie and Stiles less definitive

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford said Thursday he will honour…

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Why aircraft collision avoidance technology may not have helped prevent D.C. mid-air crash
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January 30, 2025

Why aircraft collision avoidance technology may not have helped prevent D.C. mid-air crash

As the investigation begins into the cause of the mid-air…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate

January 30, 2025

Soaring housing costs limiting population mobility across Canada: CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says high housing costs are…

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