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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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After 3 years of war, aid groups are struggling to bring in money for Ukraine
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February 12, 2022

After 3 years of war, aid groups are struggling to bring in money for Ukraine

Ukraine’s fight against Russia hasn’t gotten any easier with time….

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Microelectronics are illegally flowing into Russia. Why isn't Canada laying charges? | CBC News
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February 12, 2022

Microelectronics are illegally flowing into Russia. Why isn’t Canada laying charges? | CBC News

While Canadian authorities and the federal government are aware of…

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ANALYSIS | Thinking the 'unthinkable': NATO wants Canada and allies to gear up for a conventional war | CBC News
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February 12, 2022

ANALYSIS | Thinking the ‘unthinkable’: NATO wants Canada and allies to gear up for a conventional war | CBC News

NATO says it wants its members to develop national plans…

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ANALYSIS | The U.S. needs a few good allies. Does it still need Canada? | CBC News
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February 12, 2022

ANALYSIS | The U.S. needs a few good allies. Does it still need Canada? | CBC News

There’s a brief, delicious little vignette at the beginning of…

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Ukraine desperately needs surplus Canadian armour, ambassador tells MPs | CBC News
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February 12, 2022

Ukraine desperately needs surplus Canadian armour, ambassador tells MPs | CBC News

Ukraine’s ambassador to Canada says her country is in dire…

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Defence department spent more than $34 million on new sleeping bags now deemed unsuitable | CBC News
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February 12, 2022

Defence department spent more than $34 million on new sleeping bags now deemed unsuitable | CBC News

Despite the defence department spending more than $34.8 million on…

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One of the military's simplest procurement projects is being tied down by red tape | CBC News
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February 12, 2022

One of the military’s simplest procurement projects is being tied down by red tape | CBC News

Despite facing heavy pressure to ramp up military spending, the…

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Maverick Party looks to Bloc Québécois as inspiration to ensure western interests
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September 12, 2021

Maverick Party looks to Bloc Québécois as inspiration to ensure western interests

The Maverick Party, formerly known as Wexit Canada, advocates for…

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At least 26 killed, including children, after Israeli strikes reported in Gaza
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August 5, 2020

At least 26 killed, including children, after Israeli strikes reported in Gaza

Israeli planes launched strikes in Gaza on Tuesday, killing at…

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