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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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Gisèle Pelicot wanted us to know her name. These are the names of the men convicted in her rape
Star

December 19, 2024

Gisèle Pelicot wanted us to know her name. These are the names of the men convicted in her rape

WARNING: This article contains explicit details of sexual assaults and may…

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France's shocking mass rape trial is over. But will Gisèle Pelicot's case change rape culture?
Star

December 19, 2024

France’s shocking mass rape trial is over. But will Gisèle Pelicot’s case change rape culture?

WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual…

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Trump lauds tariffs as a powerful tool. Could they help cool the planet?
Star

December 19, 2024

Trump lauds tariffs as a powerful tool. Could they help cool the planet?

Tariffs are a hot topic these days. But could they…

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Out-of-office emails are getting a refresh — and helping employees set work-life boundaries
Star

December 19, 2024

Out-of-office emails are getting a refresh — and helping employees set work-life boundaries

Bold and sarcastic emails are sending a message that employees…

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I've survived calamities in the Philippines and the Jasper wildfire. Here's what I've learned
Star

December 19, 2024

I’ve survived calamities in the Philippines and the Jasper wildfire. Here’s what I’ve learned

Many people in Jasper’s Filipino community are still without a…

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U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point
Star

December 18, 2024

U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by…

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Santa will not be writing back to letters from kids this year, says Canada Post
Star

December 18, 2024

Santa will not be writing back to letters from kids this year, says Canada Post

Canada Post announced today that Santa will not be writing…

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U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok bid to halt ban
Star

December 18, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok bid to halt ban

The U.S. Supreme Court decided on Wednesday to hear a…

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3 men from U.K. arrested, charged in killing of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner
Star

December 18, 2024

3 men from U.K. arrested, charged in killing of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner

Three men who are citizens of the United Kingdom have…

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