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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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Sports

February 11, 2025

Insigne comes on late in Toronto FC’s 1-0 loss to Colorado in Florida friendly

Toronto FC conceded an 84th-minute goal in a 1-0 loss…

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Business, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 11, 2025

Leaders of Ontario Liberals, New Democrats promise to help young people

Two Ontario party leaders laid out their plans to help…

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Sports

February 11, 2025

Toronto Sceptres forward Spooner activated off LTIR, will make debut against Frost

TORONTO — The Toronto Sceptres are getting a big boost…

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Business, Entertainment, Arts, Film, Media, Retail

February 11, 2025

L.A. wildfires, U.S. tariff threats don’t have Cineplex execs worried

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc.’s chief executive says he doesn’t see…

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Edmonton police sergeant demoted for crude, sexualized remarks against gay subordinates
Star

February 11, 2025

Edmonton police sergeant demoted for crude, sexualized remarks against gay subordinates

Following a disciplinary proceeding, the Edmonton Police Service has detailed…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 11, 2025

Woman dies in Hamilton police custody, provincial watchdog investigating

Ontario’s police watchdog says it is investigating the death of…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Metal, Politics, Real Estate

February 11, 2025

Home builders warn of ‘brutal blow’ to housing sector from steel, aluminum tariffs

TORONTO — Some developers say looming U.S. tariffs on Canadian…

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Banks, Business, Finance

February 11, 2025

TD Bank to get $20 billion from selling Charles Schwab stake

TORONTO — TD Bank Group is gearing up for Canadian…

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Chrystia Freeland promises tax cut, plan for cheaper groceries if elected Liberal leader
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February 11, 2025

Chrystia Freeland promises tax cut, plan for cheaper groceries if elected Liberal leader

Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland outlined a suite of policies…

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