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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, National, Social

February 14, 2025

Toronto police chats undermined testimony. But it was whistleblower who got fired

Former Toronto Police Service officer Firouzeh Zarabi-Majd said she found…

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Justice, National, Politics, Social

February 14, 2025

‘Amongst the trusted’: How private police chat groups blur and breach ethical lines

VANCOUVER — In August 2021, a Toronto drug case took…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 14, 2025

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Friday, Feb. 14

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are…

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National, Politics, Sports

February 14, 2025

Senators say Canada’s flag is a symbol of national pride, growth

OTTAWA — A group of Canadian senators is sharing views…

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Business, Hardware, Lifestyle, Social, Software

February 14, 2025

Speed dating can offer a safe space to find love, relief from ‘swipe fatigue’

WINNIPEG — When Joseph David decided to re-enter the dating…

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Undersea cables are the backbone of the internet. NATO countries have stepped up patrols to protect them
Star

February 14, 2025

Undersea cables are the backbone of the internet. NATO countries have stepped up patrols to protect them

At a time when the eight NATO nations bordering the…

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Sports

February 14, 2025

OHL roundup: Knights pour on the offence to beat Colts 8-4

BARRIE, Ont. — Kasper Halttunen and Logan Hawery scored twice…

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Ontario PCs say Ford doesn't support death penalty after leader recorded saying 'send 'em right to sparky'
Star

February 14, 2025

Ontario PCs say Ford doesn’t support death penalty after leader recorded saying ‘send ’em right to sparky’

Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford reportedly joked about bringing back…

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Sports

February 13, 2025

Source: Stymied in bids to move Insigne, Toronto FC prepared to have him sit

Things have come to a head between Toronto FC and…

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