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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 muses about slapping 25% tariffs on Canada Feb. 1
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January 12, 2025

Trump muses about slapping 25% tariffs on Canada Feb. 1

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that he could still hit…

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Trump's tariff plan still unknown to Canadian officials, with inauguration only hours away
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January 12, 2025

Trump’s tariff plan still unknown to Canadian officials, with inauguration only hours away

With only hours to go until U.S. president-elect Donald Trump…

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Bracing for impact: 5 things to watch with Trump's upcoming tariffs
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January 12, 2025

Bracing for impact: 5 things to watch with Trump’s upcoming tariffs

Countries around the world are bracing for an economic bruising…

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Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs to unveil as soon as Trump's inauguration day
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January 12, 2025

Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs to unveil as soon as Trump’s inauguration day

The Trudeau government is planning a first round of counter-tariffs…

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Trump's threatened tariffs could have $69B impact on B.C.'s economy by 2028, province says
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January 12, 2025

Trump’s threatened tariffs could have $69B impact on B.C.’s economy by 2028, province says

The government of British Columbia says if president-elect Donald Trump…

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Ford says Canada must come first as Smith breaks with premiers on Trump retaliation
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January 12, 2025

Ford says Canada must come first as Smith breaks with premiers on Trump retaliation

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday the country’s leaders must…

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Tariffs from U.S. could cost up to 500,000 Ontario jobs, Ford says
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January 12, 2025

Tariffs from U.S. could cost up to 500,000 Ontario jobs, Ford says

Ontario officials estimate that U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs…

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'We have to be prepared' for tariffs, Alberta premier says after Trump meeting
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January 12, 2025

‘We have to be prepared’ for tariffs, Alberta premier says after Trump meeting

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says while she doesn’t want to…

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visits Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
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January 12, 2025

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visits Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visited Mar-a-Lago, the Florida home of…

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