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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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Air Canada could begin suspending flights next weekend as strike deadline nears | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

Air Canada could begin suspending flights next weekend as strike deadline nears | CBC News

Air Canada is finalizing contingency plans to suspend most of…

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National security watchdog probing RCMP's decision not to probe Flight PS752, lawyer says | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

National security watchdog probing RCMP’s decision not to probe Flight PS752, lawyer says | CBC News

Relatives of some of those killed when Flight PS752 was…

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Family denied funds to repatriate remains of man in residential school says Ottawa 'hid him until he died' | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

Family denied funds to repatriate remains of man in residential school says Ottawa ‘hid him until he died’ | CBC News

A family from Long Lake #58 First Nation in northern…

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Gender-affirming coverage a constant fight, federal trans employees say | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

Gender-affirming coverage a constant fight, federal trans employees say | CBC News

A new gender-affirming care provision under the federal government’s employee…

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Amazon rejects plea to stop selling taxi roof signs as cab scam spreads across Canada | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

Amazon rejects plea to stop selling taxi roof signs as cab scam spreads across Canada | CBC News

To curb a widespread debit card scam, the Canadian Taxi…

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FIRST PERSON | Growing up on a reserve, I never felt like I fit in. A DNA test revealed the hidden truth | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

FIRST PERSON | Growing up on a reserve, I never felt like I fit in. A DNA test revealed the hidden truth | CBC News

Linda Ewack said she struggled with self-acceptance for years, not…

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Good Samaritans foil Vancouver robbery, save shopkeeper: police | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

Good Samaritans foil Vancouver robbery, save shopkeeper: police | CBC News

AÂ trio of Good Samaritans thwarted an attempted robbery at…

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Tyreek Hill briefly detained by police for traffic violation before Dolphins game; officer placed on leave | CBC Sports
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September 8, 2024

Tyreek Hill briefly detained by police for traffic violation before Dolphins game; officer placed on leave | CBC Sports

A police officer was put on administrative leave after being…

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Texts, social media a 'minefield' for couples divorcing: lawyer | CBC News
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September 8, 2024

Texts, social media a ‘minefield’ for couples divorcing: lawyer | CBC News

As people’s lives and relationships have increasingly shifted online over…

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