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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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What we still don't know about the Michael Jackson biopic after that trailer
Star

February 3, 2026

What we still don’t know about the Michael Jackson biopic after that trailer

Lionsgate released the trailer to Michael, its Michael Jackson biopic…

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‘Gifted’ dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping
Star

February 2, 2026

‘Gifted’ dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping

Researchers have identified that some dogs are “gifted word learners”…

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Ontario/Quebec

February 2, 2026

Derailed train near Toronto’s Union Station causing major delays, commuter chaos

TORONTO — Metrolinx is warning of ongoing delays this afternoon…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

February 2, 2026

Sharif Hassan

‘It’s our livelihood’: Rural Ontario town worries as Ottawa plans military radar site

The first sign that something was afoot in the rural…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music, Social

February 2, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Cirkut’s big night, Bieber’s bare return and calls against ICE define the 2026 Grammys

It was a night of magic for Canadian hitmaker Henry…

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Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial set to start today but may be delayed
Star

February 2, 2026

Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial set to start today but may be delayed

Frank Stronach’s trial in Toronto is set to get underway…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 2, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Seven men charged in fatal 2024 home invasion in Mississauga, Ont.

Seven men from Toronto are facing charges following an investigation…

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Entertainment, Arts, Music, National

February 2, 2026

In the news today: Frank Stronach trial, Ontario nuclear, Groundhog Day, Grammy wins

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press…

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Bad Bunny triumphs at politically charged Grammy Awards
Star

February 2, 2026

Bad Bunny triumphs at politically charged Grammy Awards

The Grammys handed out their 68th round of awards last…

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