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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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Northwestern Ontario pleads for federal funding as highway fatalities mount
Star

March 18, 2026

Northwestern Ontario pleads for federal funding as highway fatalities mount

Northern Ontario politicians are urgently appealing to the federal government…

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Self-harm among young Canadians is on the rise, specifically in girls, new research finds
Star

March 18, 2026

Self-harm among young Canadians is on the rise, specifically in girls, new research finds

A growing number of young people are turning to self-harm…

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Canadian crypto fugitive is seeking U.S. presidential pardon on criminal indictment, U.S. lobbying firm says
Star

March 18, 2026

Canadian crypto fugitive is seeking U.S. presidential pardon on criminal indictment, U.S. lobbying firm says

A Washington, D.C., lobbying firm says it is seeking a…

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Sports

March 18, 2026

Joshua Clipperton

New York Islanders jump on Maple Leafs early, down Toronto 3-1

TORONTO — Calum Ritchie had a goal and an assist…

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#TheMoment he made ice cream while running in Calgary
Star

March 18, 2026

#TheMoment he made ice cream while running in Calgary

Jonny Arnott tells The National about the moment he churned…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

March 17, 2026

Paola Loriggio

OPP report finds no evidence of wrongdoing for officers in Umar Zameer case

TORONTO — An investigation by Ontario Provincial Police has cleared…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

March 17, 2026

Allison Jones

Ford ‘keen’ on Niagara amalgamations; but his office says he’ll respect mayors’ will

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he is…

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Sports

March 17, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Rookie centre Collin Murray-Boyles could return on Raptors road trip

TORONTO — A day later, and Collin Murray-Boyles was still…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 17, 2026

No charges against Ontario resident who shot and injured alleged home invader: police

VAUGHAN — Police north of Toronto have decided not to…

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