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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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These aren't your Granny's Smiths: Why we have more apple varieties than ever before
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November 16, 2024

These aren’t your Granny’s Smiths: Why we have more apple varieties than ever before

The apple game has changed, right under our very apple…

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Jasper is home, but after the wildfire, I have to say goodbye
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November 16, 2024

Jasper is home, but after the wildfire, I have to say goodbye

Stephen A. Nelson had struggled for over a decade to…

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Tests show high level of 'forever chemicals' in Montreal firefighter bunker gear
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November 16, 2024

Tests show high level of ‘forever chemicals’ in Montreal firefighter bunker gear

The chemical cocktails that are emitted when modern homes burn,…

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Why cancer researchers are excited about targeted alpha therapy
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November 16, 2024

Why cancer researchers are excited about targeted alpha therapy

Canadian cancer researchers are part of global efforts to test…

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How Remembrance Day and politics collided — and what it means for the future
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November 16, 2024

How Remembrance Day and politics collided — and what it means for the future

One of the most revered days in the Canadian calendar…

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Hamilton community leaders denounce hate after anti-immigrant demonstration in city centre
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November 16, 2024

Hamilton community leaders denounce hate after anti-immigrant demonstration in city centre

Less than a week after anti-immigrant demonstrators stood in the…

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Trump victory a boon to Israeli settlers who hope to annex West Bank
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November 16, 2024

Trump victory a boon to Israeli settlers who hope to annex West Bank

Supporters of Israel’s decades-old settlement enterprise in the occupied Palestinian…

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Small and rural businesses say cost of Canada Post strike will hit them hard
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November 16, 2024

Small and rural businesses say cost of Canada Post strike will hit them hard

Other delivery companies charge significantly more than Canada Post, business…

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Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul on Netflix draws eyeballs, and dollars. Is it good for the sport?
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November 15, 2024

Mike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul on Netflix draws eyeballs, and dollars. Is it good for the sport?

Social media personality Jake Paul beat former heavyweight champion Mike…

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