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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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'Avoid the honk': Interactive map helps Waterloo students stay away from Canada geese
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April 5, 2026

‘Avoid the honk’: Interactive map helps Waterloo students stay away from Canada geese

A University of Waterloo student has launched a platform to…

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Private collection of centuries-old Roman sculptures on display in Montreal
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April 5, 2026

Private collection of centuries-old Roman sculptures on display in Montreal

In the 19th century, Italian prince, banker and collector Alessandro…

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Influencers tout injectable peptides as key to youth and beauty. Scientists say they're 'a giant scam'
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April 5, 2026

Influencers tout injectable peptides as key to youth and beauty. Scientists say they’re ‘a giant scam’

Crocodile dung. Tapeworms. Raw meat facials. Yes, at some point…

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Kadin Savikataaq has been missing for a year and a half. Her family is still searching
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April 5, 2026

Kadin Savikataaq has been missing for a year and a half. Her family is still searching

On Aug. 19, 2024, 20-year-old Kadin Savikataaq went out for…

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Business, Economy, National, Ontario/Quebec

April 4, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Iran war the latest crisis affecting food banks as usage in Toronto hits record high

Toronto’s largest food bank says it’s been dealing with crisis…

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Sports

April 4, 2026

Myles Dichter

Sargent scores first goal, Toronto FC earns wild comeback win over Colorado Rapids

TORONTO — Josh Sargent shook his head in disbelief. His…

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German celebrity Collien Fernandes says husband spread sexual deepfakes of her for years
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April 4, 2026

German celebrity Collien Fernandes says husband spread sexual deepfakes of her for years

Collien Fernandes says her husband spread pornographic deepfakes of her…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 4, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

2 dead after shooting outside Brampton elementary school: police

Police say two people are dead after a targeted shooting…

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Disaster, Environment, Ontario/Quebec, Weather

April 4, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Flooding possible in Toronto as rain batters southern Ontario

Torontonians are being warned of potential flooding near waterways as…

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