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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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Bob Uecker, 'Mr. Baseball' and Brewers announcer, dead at 90
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January 16, 2025

Bob Uecker, ‘Mr. Baseball’ and Brewers announcer, dead at 90

Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who…

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Bride's reaction goes viral after groom pulls out NFL tickets during vows
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January 16, 2025

Bride’s reaction goes viral after groom pulls out NFL tickets during vows

Mid-wedding, Sean Smith surprised Olivia Doiron with tickets to a…

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Nintendo's next console, Switch 2, revealed in 1st-look trailer
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January 16, 2025

Nintendo’s next console, Switch 2, revealed in 1st-look trailer

Gamers got a tantalizing first look at Nintendo’s next video…

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Ontario set to deploy waterbomber planes from Dryden to California to help battle wildfires
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January 16, 2025

Ontario set to deploy waterbomber planes from Dryden to California to help battle wildfires

Ontario is expected to deploy two waterbomber planes from Dryden…

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PM 'low-key,' 'respectful': B.C. ski resort addresses 'misinformation' over Trudeau vacation
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January 16, 2025

PM ‘low-key,’ ‘respectful’: B.C. ski resort addresses ‘misinformation’ over Trudeau vacation

The B.C. ski resort where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holidayed…

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Israel says Hamas dispute holding up ceasefire approval; U.S. says deal will go ahead
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January 16, 2025

Israel says Hamas dispute holding up ceasefire approval; U.S. says deal will go ahead

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday a last-minute dispute with…

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Ontario teen with brain cancer heading to Florida to access treatment unavailable in Canada
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January 16, 2025

Ontario teen with brain cancer heading to Florida to access treatment unavailable in Canada

A London, Ont., teenager with brain cancer and her family…

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Ontario political parties scramble to prepare ahead of possible early election
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January 16, 2025

Ontario political parties scramble to prepare ahead of possible early election

With rumours of an early Ontario election swirling at Queen’s…

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Sentencing starts for Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King
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January 16, 2025

Sentencing starts for Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King

Prosecutors argued Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King should be sentenced…

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