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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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Business, Health, Ontario/Quebec

March 2, 2026

Rianna Lim

New study finds sharp rise in young men contacting Ontario gambling helpline

The rate of young men contacting Ontario’s mental health helpline…

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National, Science

March 2, 2026

Hoping to see the ‘blood’ moon eclipse? It may depend on where you live in Canada

Moongazers across Canada will be treated to a full lunar…

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Security guard punches man, threatens to kill him in video shot at Winnipeg Dollarama
Star

March 2, 2026

Security guard punches man, threatens to kill him in video shot at Winnipeg Dollarama

A security guard’s actions are under investigation by police after…

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Ontario/Quebec

March 2, 2026

‘Our guns are not for sale!’ Protesters target Ottawa’s gun buyback program

QUÉBEC — Several thousand protesters in Quebec City are demanding…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 2, 2026

Police investigating after shots fired at Thornhill gym displaying Iranian flags

York regional police say they are investigating after multiple shots…

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Ontario/Quebec

March 2, 2026

Police charge 14-year-old in sexual assault at daycare in Trenton, Ont.

A 14-year-old youth is facing charges in the alleged sexual…

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Ontario/Quebec

March 1, 2026

A short cold snap marches into Ontario, bringing frigid wind chills

March may not be roaring in like a lion in…

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Hailing India as a 'natural partner,' Carney says Canada can secure a free trade deal by year's end
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March 1, 2026

Hailing India as a ‘natural partner,’ Carney says Canada can secure a free trade deal by year’s end

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Indian charm offensive continued over the…

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Alberta’s reliance on oil revenues means that when prices fall, the economy follows
Star

March 1, 2026

Alberta’s reliance on oil revenues means that when prices fall, the economy follows

The Alberta government’s new budget projects years of deficits due…

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