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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 5, 2026

Maan Alhmidi and Paola Loriggio

Ontario women found guilty of killing boy in their care and confining his sibling

MILTON — Two Ontario women hated and resented two young…

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Sports

May 5, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic already looking ahead to next season

TORONTO — As far as Darko Rajakovic is concerned, there…

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Health, Lifestyle, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 5, 2026

Hannah Alberga

Ontario to start screening for colorectal cancer at age 45 instead of 50

TORONTO — New guidelines published online by Cancer Care Ontario…

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Researchers are giving salmon cocaine. Don't worry, it's for science
Star

May 5, 2026

Researchers are giving salmon cocaine. Don’t worry, it’s for science

With cocaine and its metabolite, benzoylecgonine, being detected in waterways…

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Business, National, Ontario/Quebec

May 5, 2026

Corrective to May 1 story about proposed ban on energy drinks for children under 16

In a story that moved on May 1, about calls…

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Ontario/Quebec

May 5, 2026

Fire at Toronto condo buildings caused by repair work after last year’s blaze: chief

TORONTO — Officials say a fire at two Toronto highrises…

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Carney picks former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour to be governor general
Star

May 5, 2026

Carney picks former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour to be governor general

Prime Minister Mark Carney has named former Supreme Court justice…

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Business, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Retail, Sports

May 5, 2026

Tara Deschamps

New Ontario law capping resale prices frustrates season ticket holders

TORONTO — Ryan Van Horne has had season tickets for…

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Scammers are getting Rogers customers to mail them 'free' iPads
Star

May 5, 2026

Scammers are getting Rogers customers to mail them ‘free’ iPads

Rogers customers are on the hook for a $2,300 iPad…

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