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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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Why Christmas trees in Europe are so much cheaper than in Canada
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December 18, 2024

Why Christmas trees in Europe are so much cheaper than in Canada

In Europe, Christmas tree prices have been falling for the…

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This TikTok account pumped out fake war footage with AI — until CBC News investigated
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December 18, 2024

This TikTok account pumped out fake war footage with AI — until CBC News investigated

A TikTok account sharing AI-generated videos of explosions and burning…

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'I could hear bones shatter': P.E.I. kiteboarder recounts shark attack that took his leg
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December 18, 2024

‘I could hear bones shatter’: P.E.I. kiteboarder recounts shark attack that took his leg

After a shark attack took his right leg, professional kiteboarder…

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First Nation under a boil-water advisory for 19 years declares state of emergency
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December 17, 2024

First Nation under a boil-water advisory for 19 years declares state of emergency

A remote First Nation in northwestern Ontario that has been…

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Canada added record rental supply in 2024, but most units were too pricey for the average renter
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December 17, 2024

Canada added record rental supply in 2024, but most units were too pricey for the average renter

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the pace of…

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Women's sports had pivotal year, from Summer McIntosh and Caitlin Clark to the new PWHL
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December 17, 2024

Women’s sports had pivotal year, from Summer McIntosh and Caitlin Clark to the new PWHL

Record numbers of fans filled U.S. arenas to watch WNBA…

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35,000 Mozambican homes destroyed, thousands feared dead in Mayotte, following Cyclone Chido
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December 17, 2024

35,000 Mozambican homes destroyed, thousands feared dead in Mayotte, following Cyclone Chido

At least 34 people have been killed by Cyclone Chido…

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Canada to impose more tariffs on Chinese imports in new year
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December 17, 2024

Canada to impose more tariffs on Chinese imports in new year

Canada plans to impose tariffs on a slew of Chinese…

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Fatal MMA fight in Alberta linked to same company cited in 2022 death of U.K. boxer
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December 17, 2024

Fatal MMA fight in Alberta linked to same company cited in 2022 death of U.K. boxer

A mixed martial arts organizer being questioned by police about…

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