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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, Labour, Politics

January 27, 2025

Federal inquiry into Canada Post kicks off hearings

OTTAWA — Canada Post and representatives from its union squared…

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Beverage, Business, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Retail

January 27, 2025

Ford’s decision to speed up alcohol sales expansion will cost province $612M: report

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford’s decision to speed up the…

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Sports

January 27, 2025

Epping, Kleiter, Smith punch tickets to Canadian men’s curling championship

Several men’s curling teams punched their tickets to the Canadian…

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Health, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 27, 2025

Ontario court dismisses Charter challenge of law designed to free up hospital beds

An Ontario court has dismissed a Charter challenge of a…

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National, Politics

January 27, 2025

Pedneault intends to become co-leader of the Greens again after six-month pause

OTTAWA — Jonathan Pedneault says he intends to return as…

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Business, Mining

January 27, 2025

Newmont selling Porcupine operation to Discovery Silver in deal worth US$425 million

TORONTO — Newmont Corp. has signed a deal to sell…

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Congestion already costs Toronto drivers time and money. Here's how tolls could help
Star

January 27, 2025

Congestion already costs Toronto drivers time and money. Here’s how tolls could help

There are no plans for congestion pricing or tolls in…

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Why experts say work on these 5 fronts is needed to tackle Toronto's congestion crisis
Star

January 27, 2025

Why experts say work on these 5 fronts is needed to tackle Toronto’s congestion crisis

Unfortunately, there’s no single fix for Toronto’s congestion problem.”You have…

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Trudeau plans on stacking Senate before retiring: source
Star

January 27, 2025

Trudeau plans on stacking Senate before retiring: source

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is planning a final wave of…

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