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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

January 29, 2025

S&P/TSX composite up as BoC cuts key rate, U.S. stock markets dip as Fed holds

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed higher Wednesday as…

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Business, Health, National, Pharma, Politics

January 29, 2025

NDP urges action on pharmacare, dental care as health ministers meet in Halifax

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats are urging the Liberal…

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Business, Economy, National

January 29, 2025

Bank of Canada cuts rates to 3% as U.S. tariff threat clouds outlook

OTTAWA — The potential for U.S. tariffs is clouding the…

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National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 29, 2025

Tariff fight takes centre stage as Ontario election campaign kicks off

Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford pitched himself Wednesday as…

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Ontario/Quebec, Sports

January 29, 2025

Toronto teen hurt while celebrating Eagles win in Philadelphia dies from his injuries

A Toronto boys’ school is mourning a former student who…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

January 29, 2025

Human smuggling attempt thwarted in Fort Erie, Ont., near U.S. border: authorities

Canadian authorities say they’ve intercepted a human smuggling attempt in…

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How a teenage sensation is growing women's hockey in her native Slovakia
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January 29, 2025

How a teenage sensation is growing women’s hockey in her native Slovakia

Nela LopuÅ¡anová rose to fame after scoring a viral lacrosse-style…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music

January 29, 2025

Sum 41 reflects on the ups and downs of their rock music legacy

TORONTO — Sum 41’s members have experienced the highs and…

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Justice, National, Politics

January 29, 2025

Abdelrazik’s lawyer cites ‘serial hypocrisies’ in final detention case arguments

OTTAWA — A lawyer for Abousfian Abdelrazik accused the federal…

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