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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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As GST break approaches, small businesses prepare for a tax holiday headache
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June 18, 2022

As GST break approaches, small businesses prepare for a tax holiday headache

With the federal government’s GST holiday kicking in Saturday, small retailers…

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The GST/HST holiday begins Saturday — here's how it works
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June 18, 2022

The GST/HST holiday begins Saturday — here’s how it works

This Saturday marks the beginning of the Liberal government’s two-month…

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Northern stores 'absolutely not' hiking food costs when federal funding arrives, says CEO
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June 18, 2022

Northern stores ‘absolutely not’ hiking food costs when federal funding arrives, says CEO

During a shareholder meeting, North West Co. Inc.’s Dan McConnell…

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Climate change and a weak loonie are expected to push up your grocery bill next year
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June 18, 2022

Climate change and a weak loonie are expected to push up your grocery bill next year

An annual report on food prices in Canada is predicting…

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Trudeau says NDP turning its back on workers by stalling $250 rebate cheques
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June 18, 2022

Trudeau says NDP turning its back on workers by stalling $250 rebate cheques

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the NDP is turning its…

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Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact 2-month GST holiday in House of Commons
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June 18, 2022

Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact 2-month GST holiday in House of Commons

The House of Commons has passed legislation that will remove the federal…

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Liberals table a GST holiday bill with no mention of $250 rebate cheques
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June 18, 2022

Liberals table a GST holiday bill with no mention of $250 rebate cheques

The Liberal government has introduced a bill that would bring…

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Beef prices hit record high at the grocery store — and on the ranch too
Star

June 18, 2022

Beef prices hit record high at the grocery store — and on the ranch too

The cost of ground beef, steak and roasts has continued…

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Singh calls on Ottawa to extend $250 rebate to cover seniors, vulnerable Canadians
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June 18, 2022

Singh calls on Ottawa to extend $250 rebate to cover seniors, vulnerable Canadians

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is calling on the Liberal government…

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