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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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Canada-U.S. border hours to change at 35 ports of entry in new year
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November 18, 2024

Canada-U.S. border hours to change at 35 ports of entry in new year

The Canada Border Services Agency says as of Jan. 6,…

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New survey finds Canadians are feeling anxious about immigration
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November 18, 2024

New survey finds Canadians are feeling anxious about immigration

Canadians are feeling increasingly uneasy about immigration and its role…

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Netflix under pressure to get Beyonce-NFL event right after technical struggles of Paul-Tyson fight
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November 18, 2024

Netflix under pressure to get Beyonce-NFL event right after technical struggles of Paul-Tyson fight

Netflix will host a Beyoncé halftime show as part of…

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Alberta to lift auto insurance rate cap, axe right to sue in crashes: Sources
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November 18, 2024

Alberta to lift auto insurance rate cap, axe right to sue in crashes: Sources

One major reform the UCP will announce soon could slash…

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Ontario Taylor Swift fans 'crushed' after losing thousands of dollars in alleged Eras Tour ticket scam
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November 18, 2024

Ontario Taylor Swift fans ‘crushed’ after losing thousands of dollars in alleged Eras Tour ticket scam

Halton police say 40 people have reported paying a third…

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Roblox unveils new parental controls, limits messaging for users under 13
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November 18, 2024

Roblox unveils new parental controls, limits messaging for users under 13

Video game maker Roblox said on Monday that it is…

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Quebec launches action plan to improve access to abortion, protect women's right to choose
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November 18, 2024

Quebec launches action plan to improve access to abortion, protect women’s right to choose

Quebec has introduced its first-ever action plan aimed at improving…

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Former justice minister Irwin Cotler says RCMP told him Iranian plot to kill him was foiled
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November 18, 2024

Former justice minister Irwin Cotler says RCMP told him Iranian plot to kill him was foiled

The RCMP has told former justice minister Irwin Cotler that…

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'Bomb cyclone' set to bring strong winds to B.C. coast, forecaster says
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November 18, 2024

‘Bomb cyclone’ set to bring strong winds to B.C. coast, forecaster says

A special weather statement is in effect for much of…

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