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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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Slain Edmonton security guard remembered as generous, selfless
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December 16, 2024

Slain Edmonton security guard remembered as generous, selfless

More than 250 people poured into a funeral home on…

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Heavy death toll feared after Cyclone Chido hits French territory of Mayotte
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December 15, 2024

Heavy death toll feared after Cyclone Chido hits French territory of Mayotte

The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from…

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B.C.'s Sea to Sky Highway reopens after landslide that knocked 1 home off foundation
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December 15, 2024

B.C.’s Sea to Sky Highway reopens after landslide that knocked 1 home off foundation

The Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99) has reopened between…

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Russian tanker splits in half during storm, spilling oil into Kerch Strait
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December 15, 2024

Russian tanker splits in half during storm, spilling oil into Kerch Strait

A Russian oil tanker carrying thousands of tonnes of oil…

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ABC News to give $15M to Trump presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit
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December 15, 2024

ABC News to give $15M to Trump presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit

ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million US toward…

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Former B.C. premier John Horgan to be remembered at memorial service
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December 15, 2024

Former B.C. premier John Horgan to be remembered at memorial service

A provincial memorial service for former B.C. premier John HorganÂ…

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Canada's McIntosh, Harvey win silver medals to wrap up short course swim worlds
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December 15, 2024

Canada’s McIntosh, Harvey win silver medals to wrap up short course swim worlds

Summer McIntosh wrapped up her incredible performance at the World…

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Minion mania is taking over this Guelph, Ont., neighbourhood this Christmas
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December 15, 2024

Minion mania is taking over this Guelph, Ont., neighbourhood this Christmas

What started as a few purchases here and there in…

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Inspired by family member with dementia, N.S. teen creates automated pill dispenser
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December 15, 2024

Inspired by family member with dementia, N.S. teen creates automated pill dispenser

When Joy Akinkunmi signed up for a science fair two…

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