Articles

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.

Read More »
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.

Read More »
Canada ends flagpoling for those seeking work and study permits at the border
Star

December 24, 2024

Canada ends flagpoling for those seeking work and study permits at the border

Work and study permits will no longer be available for…

Read More >

Christopher Nolan to bring Homer's The Odyssey to IMAX in next film
Star

December 24, 2024

Christopher Nolan to bring Homer’s The Odyssey to IMAX in next film

Christopher Nolan is following his Oscar-winning Oppenheimer with a true…

Read More >

NASA probe expected to make history with closest approach to the sun
Star

December 24, 2024

NASA probe expected to make history with closest approach to the sun

A NASA spacecraft may have made history on Tuesday, flying…

Read More >

One artifact at a time, this museum in northern Alberta is preserving Canada's military history
Star

December 24, 2024

One artifact at a time, this museum in northern Alberta is preserving Canada’s military history

The Wood Buffalo Military Museum in Fort McMurray, Alta., has…

Read More >

Headlights seem a lot brighter these days — because they are
Star

December 24, 2024

Headlights seem a lot brighter these days — because they are

If headlights seem a lot more blinding these days, it’s…

Read More >

A massive and menacing Steller's sea eagle is dazzling birders in a Newfoundland park
Star

December 24, 2024

A massive and menacing Steller’s sea eagle is dazzling birders in a Newfoundland park

A national park in eastern Newfoundland has reopened in the…

Read More >

Saskatoon walking soccer program brings exercise at a low-impact pace
Star

December 24, 2024

Saskatoon walking soccer program brings exercise at a low-impact pace

Saskatoon’s walking soccer drop-in program is one of many fielded…

Read More >

Condo board backs down after trying to restrict visitors with service dogs
Star

December 24, 2024

Condo board backs down after trying to restrict visitors with service dogs

The board of a Toronto-area condo is reversing course on…

Read More >

Matt Gaetz paid thousands for drugs and sex, U.S. House panel finds
Star

December 24, 2024

Matt Gaetz paid thousands for drugs and sex, U.S. House panel finds

The U.S. House ethics committee on Monday accused Matt Gaetz…

Read More >