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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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Israeli double-strike that killed 5 journalists sparks international condemnation
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August 5, 2020

Israeli double-strike that killed 5 journalists sparks international condemnation

A double-strike by Israel that killed five journalists at a hospital…

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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza hospital kill at least 20 people, including 5 journalists
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August 5, 2020

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza hospital kill at least 20 people, including 5 journalists

An Israeli strike hit a main hospital in southern Gaza Monday,…

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At least 5 in 6 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza are civilians, report finds
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August 5, 2020

At least 5 in 6 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza are civilians, report finds

Advocates are renewing calls for Canada to recognize a genocide…

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Famine conditions exist in Gaza City, UN-backed hunger monitor says in report
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August 5, 2020

Famine conditions exist in Gaza City, UN-backed hunger monitor says in report

The world’s leading authority on food crises said Friday the…

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Mass protests held across Israel calling for end to Gaza war, release of hostages
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August 5, 2020

Mass protests held across Israel calling for end to Gaza war, release of hostages

Thousands of Israelis took part in a nationwide strike on…

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UN says Israel's plan to relocate Palestinians to southern Gaza will increase suffering
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August 5, 2020

UN says Israel’s plan to relocate Palestinians to southern Gaza will increase suffering

Gaza residents will be provided with tents and other shelter…

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Madonna, U2 speak out on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
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August 5, 2020

Madonna, U2 speak out on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Madonna and U2 have each shone attention on the humanitarian…

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Al Jazeera journalist killed in targeted strike was 'loved by everyone,' says colleague
Star

August 5, 2020

Al Jazeera journalist killed in targeted strike was ‘loved by everyone,’ says colleague

As It HappensAl Jazeera journalist killed in targeted strike was…

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Netanyahu lashes out at 'global campaign of lies' as widespread criticism over Gaza mounts
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August 5, 2020

Netanyahu lashes out at ‘global campaign of lies’ as widespread criticism over Gaza mounts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday sought to defend…

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