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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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No apology from Trump for sharing election conspiracy social media video with racist depiction of Obamas
Star

February 6, 2026

No apology from Trump for sharing election conspiracy social media video with racist depiction of Obamas

A post from U.S. President Donald Trump’s Truth Social account…

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He fled B.C. in 2015. Now, he's been connected to 2 suspected biolabs in the United States
Star

February 6, 2026

He fled B.C. in 2015. Now, he’s been connected to 2 suspected biolabs in the United States

A man who fled B.C. in 2015 with the threat…

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U.S.-Russia nuclear weapons treaty has expired. What happens now?
Star

February 6, 2026

U.S.-Russia nuclear weapons treaty has expired. What happens now?

The treaty between the U.S. and Russia limiting their deployment…

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#TheMoment wrestlers battled in front of a live orchestra
Star

February 6, 2026

#TheMoment wrestlers battled in front of a live orchestra

Pro wrestler James Roth and orchestra conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser tell…

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Sports

February 6, 2026

Tim Wharnsby

Ingram’s 33-point performance fuels Raptors’ 123-107 win over Bulls

TORONTO — Brandon Ingram celebrated his one-year anniversary with the…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 6, 2026

Teen fatally shot at Tim Hortons in Toronto’s east end: police

TORONTO — A teen was fatally shot at a Tim…

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Sports

February 5, 2026

Dan Ralph

Veteran CFL middle linebacker Wynton McManis comfortable donning black and gold

Wynton McManis feels he was always destined to wear black…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 5, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Frank Stronach’s lawyer plans to apply for stay of proceedings in sex assault trial

TORONTO — The Toronto sexual assault trial of billionaire businessman…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 5, 2026

Rianna Lim and Sharif Hassan

Seven Toronto cops charged in corruption, organized crime investigation: York police

Seven Toronto police officers and one retired officer are among…

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