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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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Stronach's lawyer accuses complainant of lying about memory lapses in sex assault trial
Star

February 20, 2026

Stronach’s lawyer accuses complainant of lying about memory lapses in sex assault trial

The lawyer for Frank Stronach accused one of the complainants…

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Ex-worker describes ‘war zone’ at Canadian mining site in Mexico before kidnapping of 10 employees
Star

February 20, 2026

Ex-worker describes ‘war zone’ at Canadian mining site in Mexico before kidnapping of 10 employees

The on-site management of a Canadian mining company in Mexico…

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Montreal is mentioned in the Epstein files hundreds of times. Here’s what we know
Star

February 20, 2026

Montreal is mentioned in the Epstein files hundreds of times. Here’s what we know

Located just a short flight away from one of his…

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Family of First Nation man killed in police shooting learned of SIU ruling online
Star

February 20, 2026

Family of First Nation man killed in police shooting learned of SIU ruling online

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) says the way Ontario’s Special Investigations…

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National, Politics, Social

February 20, 2026

David Baxter and Nono Shen

NDP leadership candidates pitch their rebuilding plans to voters in final debate

The NDP leadership candidates began the final official debate with…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

February 19, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial hits hurdle as fourth complainant testifies

TORONTO — The trial of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach hit…

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Business, Economy, Environment, Labour

February 19, 2026

Ian Bickis

Ontario Teachers’ pension shifts climate strategy from emissions to investments

TORONTO — The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board says it’s…

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Business, Justice, Retail

February 19, 2026

Tara Deschamps

Ontario court recognizes U.S. bankruptcy proceedings for Eddie Bauer’s Canadian shops

TORONTO — An Ontario court has agreed to recognize a…

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Canadian Challenge mushers race in Saskatchewan’s biggest dog sled event
Star

February 19, 2026

Canadian Challenge mushers race in Saskatchewan’s biggest dog sled event

The Canadian Challenge is the biggest dog sled race in…

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