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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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The day the old American order cracked in the Oval Office
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January 12, 2025

The day the old American order cracked in the Oval Office

It would take some scrounging around the bottom of the…

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Trump says 25% tariff on most Canadian goods will take effect March 4
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January 12, 2025

Trump says 25% tariff on most Canadian goods will take effect March 4

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will end a month-long…

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Confused by Trump's many tariff threats? Here's what's going on
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January 12, 2025

Confused by Trump’s many tariff threats? Here’s what’s going on

Being confused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans isn’t…

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This Ontario flagmaker says Canadian flag sales have doubled amid U.S. tensions
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January 12, 2025

This Ontario flagmaker says Canadian flag sales have doubled amid U.S. tensions

Flags Unlimited’s sales of Canadian flags have doubled from a…

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5 former prime ministers say fly the flag on Saturday to stand up to Trump
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January 12, 2025

5 former prime ministers say fly the flag on Saturday to stand up to Trump

All of the country’s living former prime ministers are asking…

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Canada's ambassador to France says Trump's sovereignty threats could violate international law
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January 12, 2025

Canada’s ambassador to France says Trump’s sovereignty threats could violate international law

Canada’s ambassador to France says he’s against U.S. President Donald…

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Washington's view on annexing Canada — This is a joke, right? Right?
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January 12, 2025

Washington’s view on annexing Canada — This is a joke, right? Right?

In normal times, a G7 and NATO leader accusing a…

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Trudeau, premiers urge shoppers to buy Canadian as country prepares for a trade war
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January 12, 2025

Trudeau, premiers urge shoppers to buy Canadian as country prepares for a trade war

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the country’s premiers met again…

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Trudeau government confronts another Trump era — in all its unsurprising unpredictability
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January 12, 2025

Trudeau government confronts another Trump era — in all its unsurprising unpredictability

When three of Justin Trudeau’s ministers came to the microphone set…

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