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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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Why 'buying Canadian' isn't as easy as it sounds
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January 25, 2025

Why ‘buying Canadian’ isn’t as easy as it sounds

Can shrewd shopping truly help Canada push back on economic…

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Rural areas are harder hit by climate change. These communities are rising to the challenge
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January 25, 2025

Rural areas are harder hit by climate change. These communities are rising to the challenge

According to a report by the federal government released in…

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Trump's 51st state threat 'is a real thing,' Trudeau tells business leaders
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January 25, 2025

Trump’s 51st state threat ‘is a real thing,’ Trudeau tells business leaders

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told business leaders at the Canada-U.S….

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Trump has plenty of company in a new anti-trade world
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January 25, 2025

Trump has plenty of company in a new anti-trade world

Canadian businesses and policymakers are still reeling from the whirlwind…

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Behind the scenes of Canada's push to avoid Donald Trump's punishing tariffs
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January 25, 2025

Behind the scenes of Canada’s push to avoid Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs

Despite winning a month-long reprieve from potentially devastating U.S. tariffs,…

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Hard Truths is a horrifying movie. You should see it
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January 25, 2025

Hard Truths is a horrifying movie. You should see it

Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths is an impressionistic portrait of scattered…

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After Assad, these 3 women are working to build a just and peaceful Syria
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January 25, 2025

After Assad, these 3 women are working to build a just and peaceful Syria

Syrian human rights advocates say the role of women in…

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Fake CBC ads have flooded X with sketchy headlines. We looked for the source
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January 25, 2025

Fake CBC ads have flooded X with sketchy headlines. We looked for the source

X users have been subjected to a flood of ads…

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NDP MP Angus calls for investigation into Elon Musk over potential election interference
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January 25, 2025

NDP MP Angus calls for investigation into Elon Musk over potential election interference

New Democrat MP Charlie Angus is calling on Elections Canada…

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