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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 to end fact-checking program on Facebook, Instagram in U.S.
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January 7, 2025

Meta to end fact-checking program on Facebook, Instagram in U.S.

Meta is ending its fact-checking program in the U.S. and…

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North Korea boasts of successful hypersonic intermediate-range missile test
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January 7, 2025

North Korea boasts of successful hypersonic intermediate-range missile test

North Korea said Tuesday its latest weapons test was a…

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Powerful earthquake kills at least 95 in western China near Mount Everest
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January 7, 2025

Powerful earthquake kills at least 95 in western China near Mount Everest

A strong earthquake killed at least 95 people in Tibet…

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Controversial plasma clinic expands in New Brunswick
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January 7, 2025

Controversial plasma clinic expands in New Brunswick

Two new clinics that pay people for their plasma have…

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Rogue waves are little known and can kill. Here's why they're so dangerous
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January 7, 2025

Rogue waves are little known and can kill. Here’s why they’re so dangerous

Noah Mintz nearly lost his life when he was hit…

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4 days after he bought a new car, problems started. Months later, he's still fighting to return it
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January 7, 2025

4 days after he bought a new car, problems started. Months later, he’s still fighting to return it

Carl Cameron’s 2024 Nissan Altima started having issues four days…

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Ottawa increasingly worried Donald Trump is set on tariffs
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January 7, 2025

Ottawa increasingly worried Donald Trump is set on tariffs

Officials around Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are increasingly worried that…

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At Issue | Justin Trudeau’s decision to step down
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January 7, 2025

At Issue | Justin Trudeau’s decision to step down

After months of pressure, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced…

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B.C. winery fined $118K and permanently banned from temporary foreign worker program
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January 7, 2025

B.C. winery fined $118K and permanently banned from temporary foreign worker program

Employers found to be non-compliant with regulations under the Temporary…

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