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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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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 2, 2026

Five people charged with murder in death of Eabametoong First Nation man: OPP

Provincial police say five people, including two youths, have been…

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Canadian Premier League embracing global spotlight as 8th season begins
Star

April 2, 2026

Canadian Premier League embracing global spotlight as 8th season begins

With the FIFA World Cup coming to Canada and plans…

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If court halts separatists' referendum bid, they'll push Danielle Smith to approve it anyway
Star

April 2, 2026

If court halts separatists’ referendum bid, they’ll push Danielle Smith to approve it anyway

A First Nation’s injunction request, to be heard April 7,…

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Workers quit emergency care for Nova Scotia’s most vulnerable after CRA audit
Star

April 2, 2026

Workers quit emergency care for Nova Scotia’s most vulnerable after CRA audit

A private company that’s received more than $184 million in…

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Sports

April 2, 2026

Abdulhamid Ibrahim

Former Raptors Achiuwa, DeRozan lead Kings past Raptors 123-115

TORONTO — Precious Achiuwa had 28 points and 19 rebounds…

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Sports

April 1, 2026

Gemma Karstens-Smith

No Italy, no problem: Canada’s FIFA World Cup opener still a massive draw

Finding a ticket to Canada’s first game at this summer’s…

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Sports

April 1, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Kevin Gausman unbothered, thriving as Blue Jays ace despite two no decisions

TORONTO — If you look up “unbothered” in the dictionary,…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

April 1, 2026

Rianna Lim and Paola Loriggio

Prosecutors ask Appeal Court to overturn bail for Ontario lawyer in Ryan Wedding case

TORONTO — Prosecutors argued Wednesday that an Ontario judge “speculated…

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Sports

April 1, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Tyler Freeman’s RBI single in 10th inning lifts Rockies over Blue Jays 2-1

TORONTO — Pinch-hitter Tyler Freeman’s RBI single in the 10th…

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