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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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Trump begins to move U.S. away from climate action and toward fossil fuels
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January 20, 2025

Trump begins to move U.S. away from climate action and toward fossil fuels

President Donald Trump, in a flurry of climate and energy-related…

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Trump pardons Jan. 6 rioters, ends Biden executive actions and withdraws from climate pact on Day 1
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January 20, 2025

Trump pardons Jan. 6 rioters, ends Biden executive actions and withdraws from climate pact on Day 1

Donald Trump on Monday issued pardons for about 1,500 people…

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As Trump takes office, Ukrainians are skeptical he can quickly end the war. Some wish he would
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January 19, 2025

As Trump takes office, Ukrainians are skeptical he can quickly end the war. Some wish he would

Donald Trump, who will be sworn into office on Monday,…

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17 hospitalized in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries
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January 19, 2025

17 hospitalized in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Sweet Cream brand…

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Schizas wins 3rd women's title, Gilles and Poirier 4th dance title at national figure skating championships
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January 19, 2025

Schizas wins 3rd women’s title, Gilles and Poirier 4th dance title at national figure skating championships

Madeline Schizas debuted her “Butterfly Lovers Concerto” program to win…

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will not attend Trump inauguration in-person as event moves indoors
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January 19, 2025

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will not attend Trump inauguration in-person as event moves indoors

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will not attend the inauguration of…

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Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly endorses Mark Carney for Liberal leader
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January 19, 2025

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly endorses Mark Carney for Liberal leader

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has endorsed Mark Carney in…

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Plovers in a dangerous time: Endangered bird may be making a comeback on N.B. shores
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January 19, 2025

Plovers in a dangerous time: Endangered bird may be making a comeback on N.B. shores

Kouchibouguac National Park welcomed six pairs of piping plovers in…

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Rocky Mountain Bikes under creditor protection as global bicycle industry reels from effects of pandemic
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January 19, 2025

Rocky Mountain Bikes under creditor protection as global bicycle industry reels from effects of pandemic

B.C.-founded Rocky Mountain Bikes, which helped drive the worldwide growth…

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