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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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At least 120 killed by Sudanese paramilitary group in multi-day rampage, UN and doctors' group say
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October 27, 2024

At least 120 killed by Sudanese paramilitary group in multi-day rampage, UN and doctors’ group say

Fighters from the notorious paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces ran…

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Dodgers star Ohtani will play Game 3 of World Series despite shoulder injury
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October 27, 2024

Dodgers star Ohtani will play Game 3 of World Series despite shoulder injury

Shohei Ohtani is set to play for the Los Angeles…

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2 Canadian families join American parents in lawsuit against social media giants
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October 27, 2024

2 Canadian families join American parents in lawsuit against social media giants

The lawsuit was filed in the Los Angeles County Superior…

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Manitoba historian concerned residential school denialism will rise after Biden's apology in U.S.
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October 27, 2024

Manitoba historian concerned residential school denialism will rise after Biden’s apology in U.S.

Historian Sean Carleton says residential school denialism is a strategy…

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No buyer yet for series documenting the revamp of Canada's largest abandoned house
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October 27, 2024

No buyer yet for series documenting the revamp of Canada’s largest abandoned house

While Mansion Impossible producers persist in pitching the story of…

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Why Gisèle Pelicot, at the heart of France's shocking mass rape trial, is being called a hero
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October 27, 2024

Why Gisèle Pelicot, at the heart of France’s shocking mass rape trial, is being called a hero

In the midst of a horrifying mass rape trial against…

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With breast self-exam fallen from favour, how can women reduce their risk of breast cancer?
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October 27, 2024

With breast self-exam fallen from favour, how can women reduce their risk of breast cancer?

While the breast self-exam hasn’t been shown to help reduce…

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Calgarians have fallen out with their mayor. Jyoti Gondek believes they just don't know her yet
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October 27, 2024

Calgarians have fallen out with their mayor. Jyoti Gondek believes they just don’t know her yet

She’s met with past donors. She’s trying to communicate more….

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Canada still an 'open country' despite immigration cuts, says minister
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October 26, 2024

Canada still an ‘open country’ despite immigration cuts, says minister

Immigration minister Marc Miller says Canada is still “an open…

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