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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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UN climate talks haven't improved Earth's climate prognosis in 3 years
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November 11, 2024

UN climate talks haven’t improved Earth’s climate prognosis in 3 years

For the third straight year, efforts to fight climate change…

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TikTok tells users app service is 'back in the U.S.' after brief shutdown over ban
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November 7, 2024

TikTok tells users app service is ‘back in the U.S.’ after brief shutdown over ban

TikTok said on Sunday it was restoring its service in…

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Trump will 'most likely' give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from ban scheduled Sunday
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November 7, 2024

Trump will ‘most likely’ give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from ban scheduled Sunday

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said he would “most…

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What TikTok could look like for users in the U.S. — and around the world — if it goes dark
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November 7, 2024

What TikTok could look like for users in the U.S. — and around the world — if it goes dark

With just days to go until the U.S. Supreme Court…

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Why do U.S. lawmakers want to ban TikTok? What to know ahead of today's U.S. Supreme Court hearing
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November 7, 2024

Why do U.S. lawmakers want to ban TikTok? What to know ahead of today’s U.S. Supreme Court hearing

The company that owns TikTok goes to the U.S. Supreme…

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High-speed rail line with 300 km/h trains will run between Toronto and Quebec City, Trudeau announces
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November 7, 2024

High-speed rail line with 300 km/h trains will run between Toronto and Quebec City, Trudeau announces

The Liberal government launched a six-year $3.9 billion design and…

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Canada, U.S. discussing potential tariff exemptions after White House prompts trade chaos
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November 1, 2024

Canada, U.S. discussing potential tariff exemptions after White House prompts trade chaos

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his U.S. counterpart spoke by…

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Trump defends his trade war. But an ally hints at de-escalation
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November 1, 2024

Trump defends his trade war. But an ally hints at de-escalation

On the day he launched a trade war, U.S. President…

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'We have to straighten out the press': Trump's plan to sue media critics into submission
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November 1, 2024

‘We have to straighten out the press’: Trump’s plan to sue media critics into submission

Lock up political critics? Donald Trump is open to it….

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