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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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Parts of southern Ontario could see more than 40 cm of snow by Sunday
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January 4, 2025

Parts of southern Ontario could see more than 40 cm of snow by Sunday

Parts of southern Ontario could receive snowfall of 20 to…

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Lawyers seek acquittal, new trial for human smugglers convicted after family died at Manitoba-U.S. border
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January 4, 2025

Lawyers seek acquittal, new trial for human smugglers convicted after family died at Manitoba-U.S. border

Lawyers for the men convicted of human smuggling charges by…

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I felt so alone during my parents' divorce. It took me years to see that we're still a family
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January 4, 2025

I felt so alone during my parents’ divorce. It took me years to see that we’re still a family

Breanna Bourque is a high school student who lashed out…

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I've always loved having my own space. Now, I'm a 41-year-old lawyer with a roommate
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January 4, 2025

I’ve always loved having my own space. Now, I’m a 41-year-old lawyer with a roommate

Robyn Schleihauf used to share a bedroom with her two…

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Sweet Daddy Siki, American Canadian wrestling star who pushed limits of the sport, dead at 91
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January 4, 2025

Sweet Daddy Siki, American Canadian wrestling star who pushed limits of the sport, dead at 91

Sweet Daddy Siki, an American Canadian professional wrestler who pushed…

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Why it's time to bust 'the good mother myth'
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January 4, 2025

Why it’s time to bust ‘the good mother myth’

In her new book, The Good Mother Myth: Unlearning Our…

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Fictional movie characters are chasing 'authenticity' on TikTok to get your attention
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January 4, 2025

Fictional movie characters are chasing ‘authenticity’ on TikTok to get your attention

Skye Riley Nation is a TikTok page serving as a…

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Want to get a prescription for nature access in Canada Here's how it works
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January 4, 2025

Want to get a prescription for nature access in Canada Here’s how it works

Wondering how you can get a nature prescription and what…

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President's Choice Mediterranean, Himalayan salts recalled over plastic in product
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January 4, 2025

President’s Choice Mediterranean, Himalayan salts recalled over plastic in product

“Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products,”…

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