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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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Human Interest, National, Politics

January 26, 2025

Trump says Canada should become part of U.S. Our head of state isn’t weighing in.

OTTAWA — Canada’s political leadership has found rare unanimity in…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 26, 2025

Snap Ontario election call kicks parties’ planning into high gear

TORONTO — Ontario’s political parties have been preparing for months…

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2 children, 1 adult dead after highrise apartment building fire in Hamilton
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January 26, 2025

2 children, 1 adult dead after highrise apartment building fire in Hamilton

Two children and one adult are dead following a multiple-alarm…

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Ontario/Quebec, Weather

January 26, 2025

Environment Canada issues winter weather alerts for Georgian Bay area, northern Ont.

Environment Canada has issued winter weather alerts for parts of…

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Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after tariff showdown with Trump
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January 26, 2025

Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after tariff showdown with Trump

The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia…

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Israeli forces kill 22 protesters demanding their withdrawal in Lebanon
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January 26, 2025

Israeli forces kill 22 protesters demanding their withdrawal in Lebanon

Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on Sunday opened fire on…

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Sports

January 26, 2025

Canada women move up HSBC SVNS season standings with fourth-place finish in Perth

PERTH — The Canadian women climbed two places to fifth…

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Business, Economy, Labour, National, Politics

January 26, 2025

Public service productivity study group not looking at remote work, says member

OTTAWA — The working group tasked with measuring productivity within…

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Ice-bound Canadian ship with 17 people on board no longer stuck in frozen Lake Erie
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January 26, 2025

Ice-bound Canadian ship with 17 people on board no longer stuck in frozen Lake Erie

A freighter was on its way to Canada on Sunday…

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