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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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Meta's smart glasses make it easy to secretly film people. It's mostly women bearing the fallout
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January 11, 2025

Meta’s smart glasses make it easy to secretly film people. It’s mostly women bearing the fallout

There’s a sense of tension that lives inside Kassy Zanjani…

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Is the stock market in an AI bubble?
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January 11, 2025

Is the stock market in an AI bubble?

Stock markets surged again this week, reaching new all-time highs….

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Norovirus outbreaks are surging — here’s what you need to know
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January 11, 2025

Norovirus outbreaks are surging — here’s what you need to know

Norovirus outbreaks have been surging in several provinces and the…

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Vancouver strip club marquee cited as hate speech on X
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January 11, 2025

Vancouver strip club marquee cited as hate speech on X

Known for its cheeky marquee signs, The Penthouse’s latest quip…

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Trump says U.S. doesn't need Canadian cars, lumber or dairy. Consumers may not agree
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January 11, 2025

Trump says U.S. doesn’t need Canadian cars, lumber or dairy. Consumers may not agree

Earlier this week, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said his country…

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Christy Clark says she would scrap the carbon tax — if she runs for, and wins, the Liberal leadership
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January 10, 2025

Christy Clark says she would scrap the carbon tax — if she runs for, and wins, the Liberal leadership

Former B.C. premier Christy Clark — who is considering running…

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Residents want answers after fuel leak shuts down a Tim Hortons in New Brunswick
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January 10, 2025

Residents want answers after fuel leak shuts down a Tim Hortons in New Brunswick

Five large pump trucks idle loudly in an otherwise empty…

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Unlike overmatched Japan, Czechs present stiffer challenge to Canada at U18 women's hockey worlds
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January 10, 2025

Unlike overmatched Japan, Czechs present stiffer challenge to Canada at U18 women’s hockey worlds

Canada destroyed Japan 17-0 in the final game of the…

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Two Coutts protesters face jail for part in 2022 blockade
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January 10, 2025

Two Coutts protesters face jail for part in 2022 blockade

Two men who became the faces of a COVID-19 protest…

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