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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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Quebec premier says he wants to stop people from praying in public
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December 6, 2024

Quebec premier says he wants to stop people from praying in public

Quebec Premier François Legault said Friday afternoon that he wants…

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Canadian woman faced threats and domestic abuse before her death on remote Scottish island, court hears
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December 6, 2024

Canadian woman faced threats and domestic abuse before her death on remote Scottish island, court hears

New details have emerged in the murder case of a…

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In Syria, a ruthless dictator is under siege. Will anyone step up to save him?
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December 6, 2024

In Syria, a ruthless dictator is under siege. Will anyone step up to save him?

After years of lying dormant, the civil war in Syria…

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Jobless rate reaches 6.8 % in November, highest since 2017, excluding pandemic
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December 6, 2024

Jobless rate reaches 6.8 % in November, highest since 2017, excluding pandemic

Canada’s unemployment rate jumped to 6.8 per cent last month…

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Taylor Swift dazzles fans in Vancouver, calling them 'generous' and 'warm-hearted'
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December 6, 2024

Taylor Swift dazzles fans in Vancouver, calling them ‘generous’ and ‘warm-hearted’

Taylor Swift received a rapturous welcome at B.C. Place Friday…

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He's made dollhouses for sick kids since the pandemic — even after his own cancer diagnosis
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December 6, 2024

He’s made dollhouses for sick kids since the pandemic — even after his own cancer diagnosis

His white beard is a little shorter than Santa’s, and…

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A Windsor water slide has a new weight limit. This woman says the way it's being enforced should change
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December 6, 2024

A Windsor water slide has a new weight limit. This woman says the way it’s being enforced should change

A Windsor, Ont., woman who wasn’t allowed to ride an…

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Why industrial carbon pricing may survive in Canada despite 'axe-the-tax' sentiment
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December 6, 2024

Why industrial carbon pricing may survive in Canada despite ‘axe-the-tax’ sentiment

A centrepiece of the Liberal climate plan, carbon pricing, has…

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Courts warn of 'critical' budget pressures as immigration cases delayed in Canada's 3 largest cities
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December 6, 2024

Courts warn of ‘critical’ budget pressures as immigration cases delayed in Canada’s 3 largest cities

Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani is set to meet with…

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