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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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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 6, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

“Selfless, brave and full of love”: OPP officer killed in crash honoured at funeral

An Ontario Provincial Police officer who died in a highway…

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Atlantic, Justice, Social

May 6, 2026

Eli Ridder

Residents of New Brunswick town file legal action against chips company

FREDERICTON — Residents of a New Brunswick town are planning…

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Lifestyle, Sports

May 6, 2026

Dan Ralph

Rookie running back Smith on familiar ground at Toronto Argonauts rookie camp

GUELPH — Isaiah Smith has plenty to get acclimated to…

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Sports

May 6, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Raptors GM Bobby Webster willing to wait on re-signing Canadian star RJ Barrett

TORONTO — Bobby Webster is willing to wait on re-signing…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Religion

May 6, 2026

Man, 18, charged in two Toronto-area synagogue shootings

Toronto police say an 18-year-old man is facing several charges…

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Automotive, Business, Economy, Manufacturing

May 6, 2026

Ian Bickis

Honda to extend halt indefinitely on $15 billion Canadian EV plant: reports

TORONTO — Honda Motor Co. plans to more definitively halt…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec

May 6, 2026

Nine cases confirmed in legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Toronto: health unit

TORONTO — Toronto public health officials say nine cases have…

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Sports

May 6, 2026

Gregory Strong

“No one cares, work harder” – Colts fined $15,000 by OHL for “unprofessional” presser

TORONTO — Media members were stunned. Hockey observers were left…

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Drones, CCTV cameras and extra transit in Vancouver's World Cup plan
Star

May 6, 2026

Drones, CCTV cameras and extra transit in Vancouver’s World Cup plan

FIFA World Cup: Drones, cameras among heightened security measuresMay 5|Duration…

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