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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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B.C. Realtor liable after buying house meant for client for himself, judge rules
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January 13, 2025

B.C. Realtor liable after buying house meant for client for himself, judge rules

A judge has ordered a B.C. Realtor to surrender the…

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Jets, tanks and bears: The last time the G7 came to Alberta, it was in the shadow of 9/11
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January 13, 2025

Jets, tanks and bears: The last time the G7 came to Alberta, it was in the shadow of 9/11

Canada’s top security officials are ramping up planning in Kananaskis,…

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The Liberal leadership contenders' uphill battle
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January 13, 2025

The Liberal leadership contenders’ uphill battle

As the Liberal leadership race narrows, how well do Canadians…

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Space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos calls off debut launch of new rocket
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January 13, 2025

Space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos calls off debut launch of new rocket

Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive…

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Province seeks new operator for B.C. ski hill while suing previous resort owner over fire insurance claim
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January 13, 2025

Province seeks new operator for B.C. ski hill while suing previous resort owner over fire insurance claim

The Tabor Mountain ski hill near Prince George hasn’t reopened…

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These 3 immigrant success stories show the Canadian dream is still alive for some in Saskatchewan
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January 13, 2025

These 3 immigrant success stories show the Canadian dream is still alive for some in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan has struggled compared to other provinces to retain newcomers…

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Ontario police commissioner defends beefed-up border security program
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January 13, 2025

Ontario police commissioner defends beefed-up border security program

Ontario’s top cop says a “surge” in border security outside…

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Men face growing pressure to use steroids as studies show increase in male body dysmorphia
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January 13, 2025

Men face growing pressure to use steroids as studies show increase in male body dysmorphia

Parents and experts are sounding the alarm about unregulated anabolic…

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A major Russian attack damaged some of Kyiv's most important cultural sites
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January 12, 2025

A major Russian attack damaged some of Kyiv’s most important cultural sites

Russia’s sweeping barrage of missiles and drones on Ukraine over…

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