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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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'Heading for disaster': Canadian Olympic medallist Dubreuil denounces lack of amateur athlete funding
Featured, Star

February 24, 2026

‘Heading for disaster’: Canadian Olympic medallist Dubreuil denounces lack of amateur athlete funding

Canadian long track speed skater Laurent Dubreuil is sounding the…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 24, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Defence lawyer suggests complainant in Stronach trial has ‘tendency to lie’

TORONTO — A woman accusing Frank Stronach of raping her…

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Business, Mining, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social, Sports

February 24, 2026

Liam Casey

Proposed Ring of Fire mine in northern Ontario clears another regulatory hurdle

TORONTO — A proposed mine in Ontario’s Ring of Fire…

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Business, Construction, Finance, Justice, Real Estate, Your Money

February 24, 2026

Nina Dragicevic

From rent hikes to damages: Understanding the basics of rental agreements

Every province and territory has already done the heavy lifting…

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Sports

February 24, 2026

Seven players participating in CFL mentorship program

TORONTO — Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli and Canadian offensive lineman Landon…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 24, 2026

Boy, 12, arrested in Guelph, Ont., minivan theft after hit-and-run crash: police

GUELPH — Police in Guelph, Ont., say a 12-year-old boy…

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Stronach's lawyer accuses sex assault complainant of having a 'tendency to lie'
Star

February 24, 2026

Stronach’s lawyer accuses sex assault complainant of having a ‘tendency to lie’

The defence lawyer for Frank Stronach is continuing her cross-examination…

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Manager of Edmonton assisted living service defrauded mentally ill man of more than $73K: docs
Star

February 24, 2026

Manager of Edmonton assisted living service defrauded mentally ill man of more than $73K: docs

The program manager and housing director at the assisted living…

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Any trade deal with Canada will include tariffs, says Trump's trade rep
Star

February 24, 2026

Any trade deal with Canada will include tariffs, says Trump’s trade rep

U.S. President Donald Trump’s point man on trade talks says…

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