Articles

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

February 26, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Devin Vassell’s 21-point performance helps Spurs rally past Raptors 110-107

TORONTO — Devin Vassell led all scorers with 21 points…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 25, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Woman tells Frank Stronach trial she became ‘social recluse’ after 1986 incident

TORONTO — Trauma and fear turned a woman into a…

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Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 25, 2026

Sharif Hassan

Former Toronto city councillor, Ontario MPP Giorgio Mammoliti dead at 64

TORONTO — Giorgio Mammoliti, an outspoken former Toronto city councillor…

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Sports

February 25, 2026

Ponce strikes out two, Clement gets three hits in Jays’ exhibition tie against Tigers

LAKELAND — Cody Ponce struck out two in his Toronto…

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Ontario/Quebec, Weather

February 25, 2026

Rianna Lim

Pothole damage claims in Toronto rise as number of repairs declines: city officials

TORONTO — The City of Toronto says it’s seeing an…

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Sports

February 25, 2026

Majority of Proline bettors had Olympic men’s hockey final being decided in overtime

The underdog may’ve won, but a solid majority of Proline…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 25, 2026

Liam Casey and Allison Jones

Niagara region mayors to decide on possible amalgamation, Premier Doug Ford says

The possibility of amalgamation of cities and towns in the…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 25, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Hamilton police officer charged with possession of child sexual abuse material

Police west of Toronto say they have charged a Hamilton…

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Health, Lifestyle, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 25, 2026

Hannah Alberga

Newsweek ranks UHN’s Toronto General the second-best hospital in the world

TORONTO — An annual hospital ranking by Newsweek magazine has…

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