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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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Did Justin Trudeau's meeting with Donald Trump break a 225-year-old U.S law?
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December 5, 2024

Did Justin Trudeau’s meeting with Donald Trump break a 225-year-old U.S law?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump…

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Retired nurse who fought for raise in 1998 among Ontario RPNs still waiting for pay equity deal
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December 5, 2024

Retired nurse who fought for raise in 1998 among Ontario RPNs still waiting for pay equity deal

Niagara Health and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have…

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How a single U.S. Supreme Court case could shape life for transgender Americans
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December 5, 2024

How a single U.S. Supreme Court case could shape life for transgender Americans

The highest court in the United States is set to…

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Transport Canada warned about WestJet seating 'hazard' weeks before viral video: documents
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December 4, 2024

Transport Canada warned about WestJet seating ‘hazard’ weeks before viral video: documents

Is a lower plane fare worth it if there’s less…

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Air Canada was ordered to pay a passenger $2,000 for delayed luggage. Instead, it's taking him to court
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December 4, 2024

Air Canada was ordered to pay a passenger $2,000 for delayed luggage. Instead, it’s taking him to court

Alaa Tannous was pleased when the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)…

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Air Canada had no idea these passengers were on its flights and cancelled their tickets home
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December 4, 2024

Air Canada had no idea these passengers were on its flights and cancelled their tickets home

Siok Har Lim was nervous about her trip to Europe…

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Play Airlines, Icelandic discount carrier, pulls out of Canada
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December 4, 2024

Play Airlines, Icelandic discount carrier, pulls out of Canada

Play Airlines is pulling out of Canada less than two…

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Air Canada's cheapest tickets on some routes will no longer include carry-on baggage
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December 4, 2024

Air Canada’s cheapest tickets on some routes will no longer include carry-on baggage

The free carry-on bag, once considered a given for even…

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Iowa man decorates entire block to give wife with Alzheimer's a magical Christmas memory
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December 4, 2024

Iowa man decorates entire block to give wife with Alzheimer’s a magical Christmas memory

John Reichart wants his wife to have as many good…

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