Articles

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.

Read More »
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.

Read More »
Canada is getting poorer when compared to its wealthy peers, data shows | CBC News
Star

February 19, 2024

Canada is getting poorer when compared to its wealthy peers, data shows | CBC News

Canada is among the richest countries in the world —…

Read More >

ANALYSIS | Rising unemployment is just the latest economic indicator flashing red | CBC News
Star

February 19, 2024

ANALYSIS | Rising unemployment is just the latest economic indicator flashing red | CBC News

Canada’s unemployment rate is just the latest economic indicator flashing…

Read More >

I was born in Africa. Black History Month isn't easy for me
Star

February 1, 2024

I was born in Africa. Black History Month isn’t easy for me

I started to resent my culture First Person columns are…

Read More >

Gaza’s ceasefire has stalled as both sides drag their feet, leaving few countries willing to step up and help
Star

January 26, 2024

Gaza’s ceasefire has stalled as both sides drag their feet, leaving few countries willing to step up and help

Both sides of the miserable war in Gaza are dragging…

Read More >

Israel begins limited pause in fighting as criticism mounts over hunger in Gaza
Star

January 26, 2024

Israel begins limited pause in fighting as criticism mounts over hunger in Gaza

The Israeli military on Sunday began a limited pause in…

Read More >

Israel resumes Gaza aid drops days after criticism from agencies over hunger crisis
Star

January 26, 2024

Israel resumes Gaza aid drops days after criticism from agencies over hunger crisis

Israel resumed airdrop aid to Gaza on Saturday night, the…

Read More >

France plans to recognize Palestinian statehood. Will Canada do the same?
Star

January 26, 2024

France plans to recognize Palestinian statehood. Will Canada do the same?

When French President Emmanuel Macron shared his plans to formally…

Read More >

'Charred body pieces everywhere' after Israeli strike sets tents ablaze in southern Gaza safe zone
Star

January 26, 2024

‘Charred body pieces everywhere’ after Israeli strike sets tents ablaze in southern Gaza safe zone

Palestinians were digging through burnt debris searching for bodies Thursday…

Read More >

As Hamas's control of Gaza weakens, lawlessness poses deadly threat to civilians
Star

January 26, 2024

As Hamas’s control of Gaza weakens, lawlessness poses deadly threat to civilians

While nowhere in Gaza can be considered safe, among the most…

Read More >