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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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Sports

April 8, 2026

Gregory Strong

Toronto Blue Jays fall to Los Angeles Dodgers for sixth straight loss

TORONTO — Nothing seems to be going right for the…

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A workout class sent this St. John's woman to hospital. She's not the only one
Star

April 8, 2026

A workout class sent this St. John’s woman to hospital. She’s not the only one

One woman was admitted with a life-threatening condition called exercise-induced…

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Sports

April 8, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Barnes powers Raptors past Heat in critical win for Toronto’s post-season seeding

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes had 25 points as the Raptors…

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Sports

April 8, 2026

Gregory Strong

Yamamoto in form as Dodgers top Blue Jays 4-1 to hand Toronto its sixth loss in a row

TORONTO — Hyeseong Kim scored twice and Dodgers starter Yoshinobu…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec

April 7, 2026

One person in critical condition after report of someone on fire at high school: OPP

NORTH HURON, ONTARIO — Provincial police say one person has…

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Automotive, Business, Construction, Environment, Manufacturing, Ontario/Quebec, Real Estate

April 7, 2026

Jordan Omstead

Could this be the end of green building standards in Ontario — again?

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford’s government is taking another swipe…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate

April 7, 2026

Sammy Hudes

Greater Toronto home sales up year-over-year for first time in six months: TRREB

TORONTO — Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area rose…

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Environment, Lifestyle, Ontario/Quebec

April 7, 2026

Kids 15 and under must have a chaperone at Canada’s Wonderland, amusement park says

VAUGHAN — Canada’s Wonderland says all kids aged 15 and…

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Conservatives call for ethics probe of Champagne as questions raised over high-speed rail
Star

April 7, 2026

Conservatives call for ethics probe of Champagne as questions raised over high-speed rail

The Conservatives are calling for an ethics investigation into Finance…

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