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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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Sidney Crosby skates at practice, will be game-time decision for Olympic gold-medal final
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February 21, 2026

Sidney Crosby skates at practice, will be game-time decision for Olympic gold-medal final

Sidney Crosby took part in Canada’s practice Saturday and remains…

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As Iranian Canadians mark 40 days of mourning, fate of some loved ones still unknown
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February 21, 2026

As Iranian Canadians mark 40 days of mourning, fate of some loved ones still unknown

Many Canadians are enduring long waits to learn the fate…

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India is going all-in on AI data centres. The environmental costs will have to wait
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February 21, 2026

India is going all-in on AI data centres. The environmental costs will have to wait

India’s current data centre hubs, which are set to expand…

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Fears Ontario's student aid program will bring huge debt, put higher education out of reach
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February 21, 2026

Fears Ontario’s student aid program will bring huge debt, put higher education out of reach

Ontario’s changes to its post-secondary financial aid model have raised…

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‘Gringo go home’: Why digital nomads are drawing the ire of locals in Mexico City
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February 21, 2026

‘Gringo go home’: Why digital nomads are drawing the ire of locals in Mexico City

Some locals in Mexico City worry that rising gentrification could…

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Dual Canadian British citizens scrambling under new passport rules
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February 21, 2026

Dual Canadian British citizens scrambling under new passport rules

Entry requirements for dual nationals are being updated as part…

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U.S. warning to Europe raises questions for Canada's new defence industrial strategy
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February 21, 2026

U.S. warning to Europe raises questions for Canada’s new defence industrial strategy

Just days before Canada unveiled its defence industrial strategy prioritizing…

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Sports

February 21, 2026

Joe Scott is out as Air Force basketball coach. The school was investigating his treatment of cadets

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Joe Scott is out…

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Here's where U.S. military forces are as they head for Iran
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February 21, 2026

Here’s where U.S. military forces are as they head for Iran

As U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mideast ‘armada’ draws closer to…

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