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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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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 2, 2026

Paola Loriggio

What to expect as businessman Frank Stronach stands trial on sexual assault charges

TORONTO — The man long touted as one of Canada’s…

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Business, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Science, Utilities

February 2, 2026

Allison Jones

Nuclear refurbishment done and under budget at Ontario’s Darlington plant: minister

A nuclear refurbishment at the Darlington power plant is now…

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Police docked pay after red-light cameras capture them rushing to emergencies express anger, frustration
Star

February 2, 2026

Police docked pay after red-light cameras capture them rushing to emergencies express anger, frustration

Red-light cameras in Ontario have been catching civilians for years,…

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How is Carney's government filling high-level jobs?
Star

February 2, 2026

How is Carney’s government filling high-level jobs?

In 2016, former prime minister Justin Trudeau overhauled the way…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

February 1, 2026

Sandra Ezekwesili

Thousands rally in Toronto to support Iran uprising, call for regime change

TORONTO — Thousands of people gathered in downtown Toronto on…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

February 1, 2026

Christopher Reynolds

Montrealers protest Trump immigration crackdown, call out Canadian ‘complicity’

MONTREAL — Demonstrators gathered in Montreal on Sunday to protest…

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Ontario/Quebec

February 1, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Toronto cyclists frustrated by snow-blocked bike lanes week after record storm

TORONTO — Safety concerns have been top of mind for…

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Business, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Film, Justice, Lifestyle, Television

February 1, 2026

Fakiha Baig and Kathryn Mannie

Ontario community where “Schitt’s Creek” was filmed remembers Catherine O’Hara

The picturesque Ontario community Catherine O’Hara spent long days shooting…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

February 1, 2026

Montreal demonstrators protest Trump immigration crackdown at U.S. Consulate

Demonstrators are gathering in downtown Montreal to protest against the…

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