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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

February 12, 2025

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Wednesday, Feb. 12

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

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 12, 2025

After 40 years in politics, Mississauga’s newest mayor says she’s not done yet

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — When Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish resigned from…

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Sports

February 12, 2025

Fast scores in OT as Sceptres tip Frost 3-2 in Spooner’s return

TORONTO — Renata Fast of the Toronto Sceptres scored on…

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Sports

February 12, 2025

Spooner gives Sceptres a lift, Fast gets them an OT win over Frost

TORONTO — Toronto Sceptres forward Natalie Spooner equated her nine-month…

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Sports

February 12, 2025

Renata Fast scores in OT as Spectres come back to beat Frost 3-2 in Natalie Spooner’s return

TORONTO (AP) — Renata Fast of the Toronto Spectres scored…

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Sports

February 12, 2025

OHL roundup: Torrance nets OT winner, Generals trip Rangers 4-3

KITCHENER, Ont. — Luke Torrance scored at 3:04 of overtime…

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Sports

February 11, 2025

Brandon Ingram gets $120 million extension from Raptors shortly after being acquired

TORONTO (AP) — Brandon Ingram has a $120 million extension…

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Man wielding hatchet taken down by officers in what Ontario police chief calls an act of 'compassion'
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February 11, 2025

Man wielding hatchet taken down by officers in what Ontario police chief calls an act of ‘compassion’

Waterloo region’s police chief is praising officers involved in a…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music, Social

February 11, 2025

Junos head says org faces ‘complicated’ questions around Buffy Sainte-Marie’s awards

TORONTO — The head of the Juno Awards says he’s…

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