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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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I was on the jury for a murder trial. And it was strange but in a good way
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March 7, 2026

I was on the jury for a murder trial. And it was strange but in a good way

Phil DeMont did not want to do jury duty and…

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I was on the jury for a murder trial. And it was strange but in a good way
Star

March 7, 2026

I was on the jury for a murder trial. And it was strange but in a good way

Phil DeMont did not want to do jury duty and…

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As Ont. takes over school boards, trustees are under scrutiny. What do they do and what happens without them?
Star

March 7, 2026

As Ont. takes over school boards, trustees are under scrutiny. What do they do and what happens without them?

CBC News asked education experts, past and current trustees about…

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As Ont. takes over school boards, trustees are under scrutiny. What do they do and what happens without them?
Star

March 7, 2026

As Ont. takes over school boards, trustees are under scrutiny. What do they do and what happens without them?

CBC News asked education experts, past and current trustees about…

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As Ont. takes over school boards, trustees are under scrutiny. What do they do and what happens without them?
Star

March 7, 2026

As Ont. takes over school boards, trustees are under scrutiny. What do they do and what happens without them?

CBC News asked education experts, past and current trustees about…

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As Carney seeks strengthened global alliances, is it time Canada join the EU?
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March 7, 2026

As Carney seeks strengthened global alliances, is it time Canada join the EU?

New polling shows just under half of Canadians support the…

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As Carney seeks strengthened global alliances, is it time Canada join the EU?
Star

March 7, 2026

As Carney seeks strengthened global alliances, is it time Canada join the EU?

New polling shows just under half of Canadians support the…

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As Carney seeks strengthened global alliances, is it time Canada join the EU?
Star

March 7, 2026

As Carney seeks strengthened global alliances, is it time Canada join the EU?

New polling shows just under half of Canadians support the…

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Is anyone still drinking? Booze sales in Canada just saw their largest annual drop
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March 7, 2026

Is anyone still drinking? Booze sales in Canada just saw their largest annual drop

Canadians are buying less alcohol, leading to the largest annual…

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