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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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Will you marry me? Canadians send CBC their NYE marriage proposals
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January 1, 2025

Will you marry me? Canadians send CBC their NYE marriage proposals

Canada Live! Countdown 2025 hosts Adrienne Arsenault and Jann Arden…

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U.S. beats Canada 4-1 on New Year's Eve at world juniors
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January 1, 2025

U.S. beats Canada 4-1 on New Year’s Eve at world juniors

Canada, which is looking to build on its record 20…

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It seems funny now, but 25 years ago Y2K paranoia had many fearing the worst
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January 1, 2025

It seems funny now, but 25 years ago Y2K paranoia had many fearing the worst

The so-called “millennium bug” led many to predict a meltdown…

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UN report finds Israel has destroyed Gaza's health system, with 'disregard' for international law
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January 1, 2025

UN report finds Israel has destroyed Gaza’s health system, with ‘disregard’ for international law

Israeli attacks on hospitals in Gaza have devastated the Palestinian…

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WHO marks 5 years since COVID-19 came on its radar — it became the worst pandemic in a century
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December 31, 2024

WHO marks 5 years since COVID-19 came on its radar — it became the worst pandemic in a century

On Dec. 31, 2019, the World Health Organization first learned…

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Victim in Calgary double homicide ID'd as elementary school teacher after suspect found dead
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December 31, 2024

Victim in Calgary double homicide ID’d as elementary school teacher after suspect found dead

A school division in southern Alberta says one of its…

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'Car wash cat' reunited with Alberta family after 7 years away
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December 31, 2024

‘Car wash cat’ reunited with Alberta family after 7 years away

An Alberta cat has been reunited with her family seven…

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What's the most common 2025 New Year's resolution? Not calling it a resolution
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December 31, 2024

What’s the most common 2025 New Year’s resolution? Not calling it a resolution

For many of us, the end of December is when…

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Fire destroys buildings, parts of historic boardwalk in Vancouver Island's Telegraph Cove
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December 31, 2024

Fire destroys buildings, parts of historic boardwalk in Vancouver Island’s Telegraph Cove

Parts of the historic boardwalk in Telegraph Cove on Vancouver…

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