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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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Why are hundreds of Palestinians getting killed trying to access food in Gaza
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November 29, 2024

Why are hundreds of Palestinians getting killed trying to access food in Gaza

The floor of Al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza is streaked…

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Why this Israeli teen chose jail over military service after the Oct. 7 attacks
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November 29, 2024

Why this Israeli teen chose jail over military service after the Oct. 7 attacks

Tal Mitnick, the first Israeli jailed for refusing mandatory conscription after…

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His daughter, two others were crushed to death waiting in line to buy bread in central Gaza
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November 29, 2024

His daughter, two others were crushed to death waiting in line to buy bread in central Gaza

Two girls and a woman were crushed to death waiting…

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Special interlocutor still waiting for Canada's response to report on disappeared residential school children
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November 29, 2024

Special interlocutor still waiting for Canada’s response to report on disappeared residential school children

Kimberly Murray says she’s received no word from Canada a…

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Federal government to sign first-ever modern treaty with Métis
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November 29, 2024

Federal government to sign first-ever modern treaty with Métis

The federal government will sign its first-ever modern treaty with…

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Australia is banning social media for those under 16. Is it a solution for Canada
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November 29, 2024

Australia is banning social media for those under 16. Is it a solution for Canada

Australia’s new law banning social media for those under 16…

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IN PHOTOS | Get a glimpse of the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral
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November 29, 2024

IN PHOTOS | Get a glimpse of the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral

The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen on Dec. 7,…

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Left a tip? There's a chance the worker you left it for won't get it
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November 29, 2024

Left a tip? There’s a chance the worker you left it for won’t get it

Be it buying a burger and fries or getting your…

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Inmates from North need more help, advocates say, after Nunavut man fatally shot by Winnipeg police
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November 29, 2024

Inmates from North need more help, advocates say, after Nunavut man fatally shot by Winnipeg police

Community members and advocates say better supports and resources are…

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