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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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LeBlanc says he's meeting with Trump's border czar after Christmas to present $1.3B plan
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December 1, 2024

LeBlanc says he’s meeting with Trump’s border czar after Christmas to present $1.3B plan

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he’s meeting U.S. president-elect Donald…

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Trump starts a victory dance over Canada border moves
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December 1, 2024

Trump starts a victory dance over Canada border moves

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has been roasting Canada like a…

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Government to detail $1.3B border security plan: LeBlanc
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December 1, 2024

Government to detail $1.3B border security plan: LeBlanc

The federal government says it will unveil details later today…

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Alberta's border crackdown draws support and criticism from experts, rural leaders
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December 1, 2024

Alberta’s border crackdown draws support and criticism from experts, rural leaders

As one southern Alberta community welcomes the crackdown on border security…

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Tariffs threatened by Trump could undermine food and energy security, Sask. premier warns
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December 1, 2024

Tariffs threatened by Trump could undermine food and energy security, Sask. premier warns

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is warning a 25 per cent…

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Trudeau says Kamala Harris's election loss was a setback for women's progress
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December 1, 2024

Trudeau says Kamala Harris’s election loss was a setback for women’s progress

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday that Kamala Harris’s loss…

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Trump taunts Trudeau by calling him 'governor' and Canada 'a great state'
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December 1, 2024

Trump taunts Trudeau by calling him ‘governor’ and Canada ‘a great state’

President-elect Donald Trump took a jab at Prime Minister Justin…

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Trump ally on Canada's fentanyl talk: Not good enough
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December 1, 2024

Trump ally on Canada’s fentanyl talk: Not good enough

The Canadian government is talking about adding helicopters and drones…

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Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario and Michigan share a border — and now a very big tariff threat
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December 1, 2024

Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario and Michigan share a border — and now a very big tariff threat

Canadians and Americans sit next to each other in the…

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