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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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Elon Musk accused of making what appeared to be fascist salute at Trump inaugural event
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January 20, 2025

Elon Musk accused of making what appeared to be fascist salute at Trump inaugural event

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk took the stage at…

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Guilbeault says it's 'deplorable' Trump will pull out of Paris Agreement as California burns
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January 20, 2025

Guilbeault says it’s ‘deplorable’ Trump will pull out of Paris Agreement as California burns

Canada’s Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault said the…

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Ottawa man testifies he received 'flurry' of punches in unprovoked attack by off-duty Windsor police officer
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January 20, 2025

Ottawa man testifies he received ‘flurry’ of punches in unprovoked attack by off-duty Windsor police officer

An Ottawa man testified Monday that he received “a flurry…

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At a friendly diner on the U.S. border, patrons react to Trump's inauguration
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January 20, 2025

At a friendly diner on the U.S. border, patrons react to Trump’s inauguration

Best Friends Family Diner sits at the intersection of New…

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No Trump tariffs for now, but Canadian businesses are preparing anyway
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January 20, 2025

No Trump tariffs for now, but Canadian businesses are preparing anyway

Canada might be spared from Donald Trump’s tariffs for now…

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Panama Canal 'will continue to be Panamanian,' country's president says in response to Trump
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January 20, 2025

Panama Canal ‘will continue to be Panamanian,’ country’s president says in response to Trump

Doubling down on his pre-inauguration threat to reimpose U.S. control…

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He identified his nephew's remains from his shoe as search underway in Gaza to recover bodies
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January 20, 2025

He identified his nephew’s remains from his shoe as search underway in Gaza to recover bodies

Rescue workers and families are searching for an estimated 10,000…

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RCMP charge Sask. man with murder in Lloydminster killings of father, 2 sons
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January 20, 2025

RCMP charge Sask. man with murder in Lloydminster killings of father, 2 sons

A 31-year-old Saskatchewan man has been charged with three counts…

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Montreal should avoid dismantling homeless encampments, report finds
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January 20, 2025

Montreal should avoid dismantling homeless encampments, report finds

Montreal needs to come up with a plan to avoid…

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