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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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In wartime Ukraine, wary Kherson residents watch the skies for drones | CBC News
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April 11, 2024

In wartime Ukraine, wary Kherson residents watch the skies for drones | CBC News

Olga Chernyshova’s family runs a grocery store in the port…

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There are cellphone bans in schools around the world. Do any of them work? | CBC News
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March 28, 2024

There are cellphone bans in schools around the world. Do any of them work? | CBC News

From magnetic locking pouches and blocked Wi-Fi access to outright bans and legislation,…

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Sextorters are targeting young boys online — and flaunting how rich the scam is making them
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March 21, 2024

Sextorters are targeting young boys online — and flaunting how rich the scam is making them

Warning: This story deals with suicide.For self-proclaimed scammer “John,” luring…

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Medication error on top of cancer, infection insurmountable for this piano teacher | CBC News
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February 19, 2024

Medication error on top of cancer, infection insurmountable for this piano teacher | CBC News

This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a…

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Her husband died in the Moncton Hospital. She wants the next provincial government to change health care | CBC News
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February 19, 2024

Her husband died in the Moncton Hospital. She wants the next provincial government to change health care | CBC News

An Ontario woman whose husband died in a New Brunswick…

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New medical school for family doctors aims to help solve the shortage | CBC Radio
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February 19, 2024

New medical school for family doctors aims to help solve the shortage | CBC Radio

White Coat Black Art26:30This school’s for family docs onlyThe people…

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Some seniors outraged for being left out of federal plan to dole out $250 cheques
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February 19, 2024

Some seniors outraged for being left out of federal plan to dole out $250 cheques

Some Canadian seniors say they’re feeling abandoned by the Liberal…

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Trudeau government to send $250 cheques to most people, slash GST on some goods
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February 19, 2024

Trudeau government to send $250 cheques to most people, slash GST on some goods

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday a suite of new…

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School food programs hope $1B from Ottawa will fill need as they wait for governments to sign on | CBC News
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February 19, 2024

School food programs hope $1B from Ottawa will fill need as they wait for governments to sign on | CBC News

By 8 a.m. — as most people begin weekday morning…

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