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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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'Hardest thing I've ever done': Man runs 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents
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December 15, 2024

‘Hardest thing I’ve ever done’: Man runs 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents

Reg Willick, 62, from Spiritwood, Sask., finished the Great World…

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The band at this Newfoundland school is 120 strong. Here's why
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December 15, 2024

The band at this Newfoundland school is 120 strong. Here’s why

At Lewisporte Collegiate, there are 250 students and 120 play…

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Luigi Mangione's notes to self: 'Change hat, shoes, pluck eyebrows'
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December 15, 2024

Luigi Mangione’s notes to self: ‘Change hat, shoes, pluck eyebrows’

Pluck eyebrows. Buy less conspicuous shoes. Take a bus or…

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Luigi Mangione's defence argues evidence found in search should be excluded
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December 15, 2024

Luigi Mangione’s defence argues evidence found in search should be excluded

Moments after Luigi Mangione was put in handcuffs at a…

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Luigi Mangione, accused in UnitedHealthCare CEO killing, pleads not guilty
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December 15, 2024

Luigi Mangione, accused in UnitedHealthCare CEO killing, pleads not guilty

The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare…

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Luigi Mangione extradited to New York to face federal murder, stalking charges
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December 15, 2024

Luigi Mangione extradited to New York to face federal murder, stalking charges

The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson…

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Senators spar over bill banning horse export to Japan, animal advocates fear time is running out
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December 15, 2024

Senators spar over bill banning horse export to Japan, animal advocates fear time is running out

A Manitoba senator who has passionately spoken about banning the…

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How a surprise visit with King Charles gave these Canadian women a 'top of the mountain' moment
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December 15, 2024

How a surprise visit with King Charles gave these Canadian women a ‘top of the mountain’ moment

An unexpected visit with King Charles at Buckingham Palace is…

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Nationwide protests in Georgia are a battle for the direction of the country — toward Europe or Russia
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December 15, 2024

Nationwide protests in Georgia are a battle for the direction of the country — toward Europe or Russia

As tens of thousands of Georgians protest the government’s move…

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