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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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Critics fear for wildlife, agriculture as Site C reservoir fills with water | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

Critics fear for wildlife, agriculture as Site C reservoir fills with water | CBC News

After decades of protests and opposition, activists and residents in…

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A look at the U.S. lab and DNA technology that cracked a recent Guelph cold case and others in Canada | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

A look at the U.S. lab and DNA technology that cracked a recent Guelph cold case and others in Canada | CBC News

Exactly 19 years ago, a body was found at a…

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A Regina health clinic is offering a subscription for 'faster service,' but critics say it's privatization | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

A Regina health clinic is offering a subscription for ‘faster service,’ but critics say it’s privatization | CBC News

A subscription service being offered by a Regina health clinic…

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She fought for girls' hockey decades ago. Now she's back on the ice at the Canada 55+ Games | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

She fought for girls’ hockey decades ago. Now she’s back on the ice at the Canada 55+ Games | CBC News

Over 2,000 participants from across Canada are competing in 20…

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Australians now have the legal right to disconnect from work. But how effective will it be? | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

Australians now have the legal right to disconnect from work. But how effective will it be? | CBC News

Experts say most right-to-disconnect laws put pressure on companies to…

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Updated COVID-19 vaccines expected in Canada this fall. Consider waiting for your next shot, some doctors say | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

Updated COVID-19 vaccines expected in Canada this fall. Consider waiting for your next shot, some doctors say | CBC News

Health Canada told CBC News they’ll finish reviewing updated COVID…

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Yukon Star closes after 4 months due to lack of capital | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

Yukon Star closes after 4 months due to lack of capital | CBC News

Although the community responded to the publication with enthusiasm, the…

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Jasper wildfire caused $880M in insured losses, says Insurance Bureau of Canada | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

Jasper wildfire caused $880M in insured losses, says Insurance Bureau of Canada | CBC News

The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates the insured damages —…

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CBSA unaware of ISIS video allegedly showing father charged in terror plot during screening: official | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

CBSA unaware of ISIS video allegedly showing father charged in terror plot during screening: official | CBC News

A senior intelligence official with Canada’s border officer says he’s…

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