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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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Trump gives his state of the union address tonight. Here's what to watch for
Star

February 24, 2026

Trump gives his state of the union address tonight. Here’s what to watch for

U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver his state of the…

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Danielle Smith says court 'skewed' to Liberal donors, but UCP picks have political ties just as often
Star

February 24, 2026

Danielle Smith says court ‘skewed’ to Liberal donors, but UCP picks have political ties just as often

CBC analysis suggests about one-fifth of federally named judges match…

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Health, Labour, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

February 24, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario family health teams urge funding to retain nurses, health professionals

TORONTO — Ontario is working toward attaching everyone in the…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 23, 2026

Sarnia, Ont., teacher charged with sexual offences against multiple students: police

SARNIA — Sarnia police say a teacher has been charged…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

February 23, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Complainant in Stronach trial breaks into tears as she describes alleged sex assault

TORONTO — Frank Stronach turned into a “different person” inside…

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Why removing Andrew from the line of succession is not as easy as it sounds
Star

February 23, 2026

Why removing Andrew from the line of succession is not as easy as it sounds

With the prime minister of Australia now offering his support…

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Where Trump sees big 'ugly' windmills, Canada sees opportunity
Star

February 23, 2026

Where Trump sees big ‘ugly’ windmills, Canada sees opportunity

U.S. President Trump calls wind power projects “ugly losers,” and…

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Sports

February 23, 2026

$400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes race to be run Sept. 7 at Fort Erie Racetrack

FORT ERIE — The $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes will…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 23, 2026

Inquest to be held into 2019 death of man shot by police in Kingston, Ont.

A coroner’s inquest will be held into the death of…

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