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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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Fact check: Is the U.S. now controlling what’s posted on TikTok?
Star

January 27, 2026

Fact check: Is the U.S. now controlling what’s posted on TikTok?

After a deal was reached to keep TikTok operating in…

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Ontario/Quebec

January 27, 2026

Highway 401 closed east of Toronto after series of collisions involving 50 vehicles

A series of collisions involving about 50 vehicles on Tuesday…

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Environment, Lifestyle, Sports

January 27, 2026

Dan Ralph

Former CFL player Chambers preparing young athletes for their next steps

Fourteen years after being selected in the first round of…

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Ont. lawyer alleges Durham Region police violently assaulted her, dragged her to courthouse cells
Star

January 27, 2026

Ont. lawyer alleges Durham Region police violently assaulted her, dragged her to courthouse cells

A lawyer says she was left bloody and swollen after…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 27, 2026

Man escapes Toronto jail by impersonating another inmate set for release: police

TORONTO — Toronto police are seeking help from the public…

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Ontario/Quebec, Weather

January 27, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Toronto crews working to remove snow from streets, starting with hospitals: Chow

TORONTO — Crews in Toronto are shifting their efforts from…

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Charges laid after potential bomb-making chemicals found at London, Ont., home
Star

January 27, 2026

Charges laid after potential bomb-making chemicals found at London, Ont., home

Four people face multiple charges after police say a trespassing…

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Atlantic, Business, Lifestyle, National, Ontario/Quebec, Transport, Travel

January 27, 2026

Air travel recovery ramps up after snow blast, but thousands still face cancellations

Air travel picked back up in earnest today as crews…

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Business, Economy, Environment, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 27, 2026

Liam Casey

Marineland has solid plan to move whales and dolphins to U.S., minister says

TORONTO — Marineland has a “solid plan” to move Canada’s…

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