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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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The big questions Danielle Smith poses to Albertans as referendums
Star

February 20, 2026

The big questions Danielle Smith poses to Albertans as referendums

Alberta’s premier used to want rapid growth in newcomers and…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 20, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Defence suggests woman regrets engaging in sexual encounter with Frank Stronach

TORONTO — One of the complainants in billionaire businessman Frank…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 20, 2026

Maan Alhmidi and Paola Loriggio

Ontario man accused in Ryan Wedding case denied bail

TORONTO — An Ontario man accused of laundering hundreds of…

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Education, Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 20, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Two Toronto Catholic school teachers on leave amid anti-Black racism allegations

TORONTO — The Toronto Catholic District School Board says it…

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Ryan Wedding's alleged money man who bought $13M Mercedes denied bail
Star

February 20, 2026

Ryan Wedding’s alleged money man who bought $13M Mercedes denied bail

Rolan Sokolovski, described by U.S. authorities as a chief money…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec

February 20, 2026

Elderly woman dies after house fire in Newmarket, Ont.: police

NEWMARKET, ONT. — Police north of Toronto say an elderly…

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MP Matt Jeneroux’s floor crossing, explained
Star

February 20, 2026

MP Matt Jeneroux’s floor crossing, explained

Months after announcing he was leaving politics, Alberta Conservative MP…

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Alysa Liu quit skating. Her carefree comeback won her Olympic gold
Star

February 20, 2026

Alysa Liu quit skating. Her carefree comeback won her Olympic gold

Alysa Liu probably cared the least of all the women…

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Atlantic, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 20, 2026

Ontario man facing trafficking charge in N.S. for allegedly coercing foreign worker

CHURCH POINT — Nova Scotia RCMP say an Ontario man…

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