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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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On TikTok, a new group of folk musicians are taking the genre back to its political roots
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March 21, 2026

On TikTok, a new group of folk musicians are taking the genre back to its political roots

Their lyrics are pointed, specific and reference big political events…

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Europe is eyeing France's nuclear shield. Should Canada follow?
Star

March 21, 2026

Europe is eyeing France’s nuclear shield. Should Canada follow?

As European allies quietly explore France’s nuclear umbrella amid doubts…

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Soaring gas prices hitting Canadians hard. And it could get worse
Star

March 21, 2026

Soaring gas prices hitting Canadians hard. And it could get worse

Canadians across the country are experiencing sticker shock at the…

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Police got tip about 'dirty cop' helping trafficker 15 years before Winnipeg officer's arrest: warrant docs
Star

March 21, 2026

Police got tip about ‘dirty cop’ helping trafficker 15 years before Winnipeg officer’s arrest: warrant docs

One of the first red flags about now disgraced Winnipeg…

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Friend of Sikh student killed on Alberta highway recalls deadly daytime shooting
Star

March 20, 2026

Friend of Sikh student killed on Alberta highway recalls deadly daytime shooting

Birinder Singh was driving down the highway, hoping to see…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 20, 2026

Two dead, five injured in multi-vehicle crash near Brantford, Ont.: police

Ontario Provincial Police say they are investigating a multi-vehicle collision…

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Business, Economy, Entertainment, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Retail, Sports

March 20, 2026

Tara Deschamps

Ont. ticket price cap hard to enforce, could send fans to informal markets: experts

TORONTO — The Ontario government’s push to cap resale ticket…

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No, we don't need high-protein boxed mac and cheese, experts say. But people want it
Star

March 20, 2026

No, we don’t need high-protein boxed mac and cheese, experts say. But people want it

Kraft Heinz has just announced it’s launching a high-protein mac…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 20, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Former MPP’s Freedom Convoy-related case back on after stay of charges overturned

The criminal case against former Ontario legislator Randy Hillier over…

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