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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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Canadian physics professor steps back from job over Epstein questions
Star

February 13, 2026

Canadian physics professor steps back from job over Epstein questions

A highly regarded theoretical physicist has “agreed to pause his…

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Hockey agitator: Why American Abbey Murphy continues to frustrate Canada
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February 13, 2026

Hockey agitator: Why American Abbey Murphy continues to frustrate Canada

In a 5-0 thrashing of Canada, American forward Abbey Murphy…

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Cuba running on fumes as Canada considers sending relief
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February 13, 2026

Cuba running on fumes as Canada considers sending relief

The government of Canada says it is still thinking about…

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Canada faces challenge as it navigates growing calls to help Cuba amid U.S. aggression
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February 13, 2026

Canada faces challenge as it navigates growing calls to help Cuba amid U.S. aggression

The Canadian government is in a bind as it faces…

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Why the U.S. cutting off Cuba's oil supply is dooming its tourism industry
Star

February 13, 2026

Why the U.S. cutting off Cuba’s oil supply is dooming its tourism industry

For decades, Cuba’s tourism sector has enjoyed a reputation as…

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Air Transat aims to repatriate all its customers in Cuba within days
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February 13, 2026

Air Transat aims to repatriate all its customers in Cuba within days

Air Transat says it plans to bring home thousands of…

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Business, Labour, Ontario/Quebec, Transport

February 12, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Missing track screws may have caused GO train derailment in Toronto: Metrolinx

TORONTO — Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay says missing screws on…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 12, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Woman tells Frank Stronach’s trial she felt ‘terrified’ during alleged sexual assault

TORONTO — Waking up in a dimly lit room, the…

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Education, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

February 12, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario lifting post-secondary tuition freeze, boosting funding

TORONTO — Ontario is giving colleges and universities a multi-billion-dollar…

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