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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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Ukraine war becomes a testing ground for drones that can evade jamming systems
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April 11, 2024

Ukraine war becomes a testing ground for drones that can evade jamming systems

In a field on the outskirts of Kharkiv, Ukraine, a drone…

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Facing exhaustion and North Korean troops, Ukraine's soldiers say the war needs to end
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April 11, 2024

Facing exhaustion and North Korean troops, Ukraine’s soldiers say the war needs to end

As soldiers fighting for Ukraine try to hold onto the…

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Ottawa has done nothing to actually seize millions from Russian oligarch
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April 11, 2024

Ottawa has done nothing to actually seize millions from Russian oligarch

Two years after Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly declared she…

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Russia fires nearly 300 drones and missiles in attack on Ukraine energy sector, Kyiv says
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April 11, 2024

Russia fires nearly 300 drones and missiles in attack on Ukraine energy sector, Kyiv says

Russia launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine on Friday,…

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Ukrainian soldiers have been ordered to keep holding Kursk — as Russia races to take it back
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April 11, 2024

Ukrainian soldiers have been ordered to keep holding Kursk — as Russia races to take it back

Russian defence officials say its military has retaken three villages in the…

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The ruble is down, the price of potatoes is up. But is Russia's economy really in trouble?
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April 11, 2024

The ruble is down, the price of potatoes is up. But is Russia’s economy really in trouble?

The lead story on the front page of Tuesday’s edition…

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Putin says Russia fired 'hypersonic ballistic missile' at Ukraine in response to use of U.S., British weapons
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April 11, 2024

Putin says Russia fired ‘hypersonic ballistic missile’ at Ukraine in response to use of U.S., British weapons

Russia President Vladimir Putin says Moscow fired a new medium-range…

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Ukraine can fire U.S. missiles into Russia. The Kremlin changes its nuke policy. Is this what everyone feared?
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April 11, 2024

Ukraine can fire U.S. missiles into Russia. The Kremlin changes its nuke policy. Is this what everyone feared?

On Tuesday, just hours after Ukraine appeared to have fired U.S.-made ballistic…

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This Canadian was wounded fighting for Ukraine. Here's his survival story | CBC News
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April 11, 2024

This Canadian was wounded fighting for Ukraine. Here’s his survival story | CBC News

The group of battle-hardened soldiers fighting for Ukraine had only…

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