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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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Saskatoon, Regina working on solutions as more encampments pop up in frigid temperatures
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December 9, 2024

Saskatoon, Regina working on solutions as more encampments pop up in frigid temperatures

Records sent to CBC News by the Saskatoon Fire Department…

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Demand growing for cadaver dogs to assist in searches at former residential schools
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December 9, 2024

Demand growing for cadaver dogs to assist in searches at former residential schools

As First Nations communities continue to hone in on possible…

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'Nobody wants us around': Ontario plans for tougher rules on encampments and drug use stir emotional debate
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December 9, 2024

‘Nobody wants us around’: Ontario plans for tougher rules on encampments and drug use stir emotional debate

Premier Doug Ford’s announcement he’ll introduce legislation to address the…

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How a British penguin got her waddle back, thanks to the Toronto Zoo
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December 9, 2024

How a British penguin got her waddle back, thanks to the Toronto Zoo

After a penguin in England lost her waddle, her caretakers…

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He thought his car's crash-prevention technology would make him safer. Now he no longer trusts it
Star

December 9, 2024

He thought his car’s crash-prevention technology would make him safer. Now he no longer trusts it

Last month, CBC News reported on a Quebec man who…

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As Canada Post strike drags on, frustration mounts over 'prohibitive' courier costs
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December 9, 2024

As Canada Post strike drags on, frustration mounts over ‘prohibitive’ courier costs

With the Canada Post strike now in its fourth week,…

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Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million US, 15-year contract with Mets: reports
Star

December 9, 2024

Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million US, 15-year contract with Mets: reports

Star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets have…

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Alberta government cancels U.A.E. foreign worker recruitment trip
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December 9, 2024

Alberta government cancels U.A.E. foreign worker recruitment trip

The Alberta government has decided to cancel a foreign worker…

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1 in 7 ER visits could have been a doc visit; New Air Canada carry-on rules: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
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December 8, 2024

1 in 7 ER visits could have been a doc visit; New Air Canada carry-on rules: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet

CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you…

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