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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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Ontario/Quebec

April 3, 2026

Toronto officer who shot man multiple times won’t be charged, SIU says.

Ontario’s police watchdog says an officer who fatally shot a…

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Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade
Star

April 3, 2026

Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade

Annual cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD), a rare but…

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Liberal bill would force companies to simplify data access for police. No one knows the cost
Star

April 3, 2026

Liberal bill would force companies to simplify data access for police. No one knows the cost

The Liberal government’s second attempt at giving police and spies…

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Can AI apps replace teachers? Experts urge caution over school model
Star

April 3, 2026

Can AI apps replace teachers? Experts urge caution over school model

Imagine school being two hours of core academics learned daily…

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What you should know ahead of curling’s Rock League debut season
Star

April 3, 2026

What you should know ahead of curling’s Rock League debut season

Thought curling season was over? Well, think again. Because even…

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Carney leans on private money, alternative approaches in nature strategy. Will it work?
Star

April 3, 2026

Carney leans on private money, alternative approaches in nature strategy. Will it work?

The new approaches could provide an important boost to conservation…

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Automotive, Business, Labour, Manufacturing, National

April 2, 2026

Potential for Chinese EV production at Stellantis plant raises concerns

TORONTO — The prospect of U.S. automaker Stellantis using its…

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Entertainment, Ontario/Quebec

April 2, 2026

Shen Yun shows cancelled in Toronto after ‘unfounded’ threats

TORONTO — The presenter of Shen Yun’s run in Toronto…

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Sports

April 2, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Tempo’s roster to take shape over coming days with WNBA expansion draft, free agency

The Toronto Tempo’s inaugural roster will take shape over the…

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