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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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Sports

March 6, 2026

Dan Ralph

Windsor Lancers players Talbot, Quayson, John advance to CFL’s national combine

Liam Talbot earned a little payback at the CFL’s invitational…

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Sports

March 6, 2026

Joshua Clipperton

Leafs deal McMann to Kraken, Laughton to Kings ahead of NHL trade deadline

TORONTO — Bobby McMann is headed west. The struggling Toronto…

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Trump to end boycott of White House Correspondents' Dinner | About That
Star

March 6, 2026

Trump to end boycott of White House Correspondents’ Dinner | About That

Andrew Chang explains why U.S. President Donald Trump decided to…

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Business, Economy, National, Politics, Trade

March 6, 2026

Kelly Geraldine Malone

Canada’s new trade team meets Trump’s trade czar in Washington to talk CUSMA review

WASHINGTON — Canada’s new chief trade negotiator to the United…

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Business, Lifestyle, National, Ontario/Quebec, Transport, Travel

March 6, 2026

Maan Alhmidi and David Baxter

Canadians arriving in Toronto from Dubai relieved to return home amid war

There was tangible relief among Canadians who landed Friday morning…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

March 6, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Frank Stronach to be found not guilty on some charges, judge suggests as trial continues

TORONTO — Frank Stronach will eventually be found not guilty…

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Sports

March 6, 2026

Lukes hits grand slam as Jays beat Pirates in spring training action

DUNEDIN — Nathan Lukes hit a grand slam as part…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

March 6, 2026

Liam Casey and Allison Jones

Ford muses about filling in part of Toronto waterfront for new convention centre

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday he is considering filling…

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Ontario/Quebec

March 6, 2026

Man dies after shot by Barrie police stun gun: Ontario watchdog

Ontario’s police watchdog says a man in Barrie is dead…

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