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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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Human Interest, Ontario/Quebec

March 10, 2026

Ontario’s famous groundhog Wiarton Willie has died, town says

Wiarton Willie, the famous Ontario rodent who fictitiously predicted the…

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Business, Economy, Finance, Labour

March 10, 2026

Ontario Teachers’ earned 6.7 per cent return in 2025, net assets grew to $279.4B

TORONTO — The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board says it…

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'We got it wrong': N.S. government reverses course on some budget cuts after outcry
Star

March 10, 2026

‘We got it wrong’: N.S. government reverses course on some budget cuts after outcry

Supports and programming for people with disabilities, seniors and African…

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Canadian Coast Guard captain fired for 'willfully' ignoring distress call: labour board
Star

March 10, 2026

Canadian Coast Guard captain fired for ‘willfully’ ignoring distress call: labour board

The Canadian Coast Guard fired one of its captains on…

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Police release video of suspect vehicle fleeing 'national security incident' shooting at U.S. consulate in Toronto
Star

March 10, 2026

Police release video of suspect vehicle fleeing ‘national security incident’ shooting at U.S. consulate in Toronto

Police say they are looking for two male suspects who…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Social

March 10, 2026

Sixty-year-old killed after collision in Lakeshore, Essex County

LAKESHORE — A sixty-year-old is dead following a single vehicle…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

March 9, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Crown in Frank Stronach trial only proceeding with seven of 12 original charges

TORONTO — Prosecutors in the sexual assault trial of billionaire…

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Sports

March 9, 2026

Dan Ralph

Mentorship program gives veteran Masoli insight into options off football field

WATERLOO, ONTARIO — He hasn’t closed the door on a…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 9, 2026

Another man charged after allegedly threatening Ontario Premier Doug Ford

A 25-year-old Hamilton man has been charged after he allegedly…

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