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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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Another man in Gisèle Pelicot French rape trial admits to drugging and raping his own wife | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Another man in Gisèle Pelicot French rape trial admits to drugging and raping his own wife | CBC News

Another man involved in the French rape trial that has…

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Pablo Rodriguez to resign from cabinet, seek Quebec Liberal leadership: sources | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Pablo Rodriguez to resign from cabinet, seek Quebec Liberal leadership: sources | CBC News

Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez is expected to resign from…

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Poilievre will introduce non-confidence motion next week in bid to trigger election | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Poilievre will introduce non-confidence motion next week in bid to trigger election | CBC News

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will table a motion of non-confidence…

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Instagram's new teen accounts add protections. Experts say it's not enough | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Instagram’s new teen accounts add protections. Experts say it’s not enough | CBC News

Meta’s more restrictive Instagram accounts for teens are a good…

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Rogers to become majority owner of MLSE after buying Bell's stake for $4.7B | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Rogers to become majority owner of MLSE after buying Bell’s stake for $4.7B | CBC News

Rogers Communications has bought Bell out of its stake in…

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Former Memphis police officer admits beating 'helpless' Tyre Nichols, shedding his bodycam | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Former Memphis police officer admits beating ‘helpless’ Tyre Nichols, shedding his bodycam | CBC News

A former Memphis police officer testified Tuesday that he punched…

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Alleged multimillionaire casino money launderer targeted in B.C. lawsuit | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Alleged multimillionaire casino money launderer targeted in B.C. lawsuit | CBC News

B.C.’s director of civil forfeiture is suing to keep $880,000…

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Canadian Medical Association to hold ceremony to formally apologize for harms to Indigenous Peoples | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Canadian Medical Association to hold ceremony to formally apologize for harms to Indigenous Peoples | CBC News

The Canadian Medical Association will issue a formal apology for…

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India's statistics on student deaths in Canada sit heavily on family of Ontario hit-and-run victim | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

India’s statistics on student deaths in Canada sit heavily on family of Ontario hit-and-run victim | CBC News

On Sept. 18, 2022, Jibin Benoy, who was studying at…

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