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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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2nd person arrested, more charges laid in $70K Taylor Swift ticket scam
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January 15, 2025

2nd person arrested, more charges laid in $70K Taylor Swift ticket scam

Toronto police say they have arrested a second person and…

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Biden to highlight legislative record, COVID recovery in farewell address to the nation
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January 15, 2025

Biden to highlight legislative record, COVID recovery in farewell address to the nation

U.S. President Joe Biden will cap his half-century political career…

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Man convicted in 1981 murder of Hamilton nursing assistant suddenly drops bid for early parole
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January 15, 2025

Man convicted in 1981 murder of Hamilton nursing assistant suddenly drops bid for early parole

Robert Badgerow, who was found guilty of the 1981 sexual…

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Drake sues record label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track
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January 15, 2025

Drake sues record label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track

Toronto rap superstar Drake is suing his record label, Universal…

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Parties must meet 2 of 3 requirements to join federal leaders' debate in next election
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January 15, 2025

Parties must meet 2 of 3 requirements to join federal leaders’ debate in next election

The Leaders’ Debates Commission has released the rules for the…

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Red dye No. 3 banned from foods, U.S. regulator says
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January 15, 2025

Red dye No. 3 banned from foods, U.S. regulator says

U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the additive called red dye…

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National home sales finished year on strong note with rebound expected in 2025
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January 15, 2025

National home sales finished year on strong note with rebound expected in 2025

The number of homes that changed hands across the country…

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Walmart updated its logo for the first time in nearly 20 years. The internet has thoughts
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January 15, 2025

Walmart updated its logo for the first time in nearly 20 years. The internet has thoughts

The retailer boasted in a news release that the new…

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Ex-Woodstock, Ont., mayor found guilty of sexual assault, judge calls him an 'obvious liar'
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January 15, 2025

Ex-Woodstock, Ont., mayor found guilty of sexual assault, judge calls him an ‘obvious liar’

Former Woodstock mayor Trevor Birtch has been found guilty of…

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