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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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Health, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

March 19, 2026

Rianna Lim

Toronto’s donor-funded consumption sites bracing for fallout of Ontario funding cuts

TORONTO — As the Ontario government cuts funding for seven…

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Fortnite is hiking cost of its currency to 'pay the bills.' Are its battles against Google and Apple to blame?
Star

March 19, 2026

Fortnite is hiking cost of its currency to ‘pay the bills.’ Are its battles against Google and Apple to blame?

The popular online gaming platform Fortnite is hiking the price…

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Are we in for a super El Niño this year? Early projections say maybe, and this worries climate scientists
Star

March 19, 2026

Are we in for a super El Niño this year? Early projections say maybe, and this worries climate scientists

After a year and a half of La Niña conditions,…

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Ontario/Quebec

March 19, 2026

Boy fatally struck by GO train in Mississauga, Ont.: police

MISSISSAUGA — Police in Peel Region say a young boy…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

March 18, 2026

Sonja Puzic

Jennifer Pan pleads guilty to manslaughter in mother’s death after new trial ordered

Jennifer Pan has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2010…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 18, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Hundreds of Ontario cases tossed, compromised after police officers violated Charter rights: report

Charges were tossed or evidence was excluded from Ontario court…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 18, 2026

Toronto cop charged with accessing private police databases without authorization

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have arrested and charged…

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Accused extortionists deported as part of CBSA crackdown on cross-Canada network
Star

March 18, 2026

Accused extortionists deported as part of CBSA crackdown on cross-Canada network

Following extensive CBC News reporting on two Indian nationals deported…

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Business, Economy, National, Politics, Trade

March 18, 2026

Kelly Geraldine Malone

Greer says U.S. trade talks with Canada lagging behind those with Mexico

WASHINGTON — Trade talks with Canada ahead of the mandatory…

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