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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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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 22, 2026

Ontario’s police watchdog investigates after police shoot and kill man

Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after police shot and killed…

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Parent creates safer social media; global measles outbreaks making travel risky: CBC’s Marketplace Cheat Sheet
Star

February 22, 2026

Parent creates safer social media; global measles outbreaks making travel risky: CBC’s Marketplace Cheat Sheet

The CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news…

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Canadians seemed destined for gold, until Connor Hellebuyck stood in the way
Star

February 22, 2026

Canadians seemed destined for gold, until Connor Hellebuyck stood in the way

The Canadians threw puck after puck at Connor Hellebuyck. Forty-two…

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Syrian Canadians waited years to return. For many, coming home has been harder than leaving
Star

February 22, 2026

Syrian Canadians waited years to return. For many, coming home has been harder than leaving

It’s been little over a year since the fall of…

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Why Kate Barr is campaigning in North Carolina as a 'fake Republican'
Star

February 22, 2026

Why Kate Barr is campaigning in North Carolina as a ‘fake Republican’

Kate Barr, a progressive, is attempting to become the Republican…

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Survivor changed reality TV. Now it’s celebrating its 50th season
Star

February 22, 2026

Survivor changed reality TV. Now it’s celebrating its 50th season

Survivor airs its 50th season Feb. 25, marking 25 years…

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Living in rural Sask., I thought of myself as white with brown skin. A nationwide tragedy shook me awake
Star

February 22, 2026

Living in rural Sask., I thought of myself as white with brown skin. A nationwide tragedy shook me awake

Although Miguel Fenrich has a Sudanese father, he didn’t know…

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This Brampton landlord 'can't sleep at night' after he says his tenant stopped paying rent and won't leave
Star

February 22, 2026

This Brampton landlord ‘can’t sleep at night’ after he says his tenant stopped paying rent and won’t leave

A tenant who told a past landlord she made $120,000…

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Closing ceremony lights up historic Arena di Verona to mark end of 17-day Olympic Games
Star

February 22, 2026

Closing ceremony lights up historic Arena di Verona to mark end of 17-day Olympic Games

We’re getting to the end now with some official protocol….

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