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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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Social, Sports

March 4, 2026

Neil Davidson

U.S. international Josh Sargent happy to be in Toronto after prolonged transfer saga

TORONTO — After a six-month transfer saga that came with…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

March 4, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Defence to seek directed verdict on two charges in Frank Stronach sex assault case

TORONTO — The lawyer representing Frank Stronach says she plans…

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Sports

March 4, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Guerrero honoured to represent Dominican Republic at WBC; 12 Blue Jays in tournament

Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr. never got to represent…

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Business, Education, Ontario/Quebec

March 4, 2026

Allison Jones

Students protest cuts to OSAP grants; arrests made during rally at Queen’s Park

TORONTO — Hundreds of Ontario post-secondary students and supporters took…

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Fact check: Grok tells users fake Tel Aviv video is real
Star

March 4, 2026

Fact check: Grok tells users fake Tel Aviv video is real

Can you tell this video is fake? The AI chatbot…

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Human Interest, Sports

March 4, 2026

Unbeaten ’25 campaign earns Beau Jangles top honours in Canada and U.S.

Beau Jangles has a tough act to follow in 2026….

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Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Arts, Manufacturing, National, Ontario/Quebec

March 4, 2026

Marissa Birnie

Fact File: Claim that Toyota is moving U.S. plant to Canada is false, company says

Social media posts last month claimed Toyota had decided to…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 4, 2026

Ontario Coptic priest charged with sexual assault of minor in 1990s: police

EAST GWILLIMBURY — Police north of Toronto have charged a…

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Ontario/Quebec

March 4, 2026

Rianna Lim

Toronto police chief to launch anti-corruption project amid organized crime probe

Toronto’s police chief is set to launch an anti-corruption project…

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