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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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How Minnesota's history of protest informs this moment
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January 25, 2026

How Minnesota’s history of protest informs this moment

Minnesota has a robust history of protest going back to…

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Ontario/Quebec

January 25, 2026

One dead, one injured in overnight shooting in London, Ont.

Police are seeking public assistance after an overnight shooting left…

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Ontario/Quebec

January 25, 2026

SIU investigates after man found dead near collision site beneath the snow in Ottawa

Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating the circumstances around the death…

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Massive winter storm across U.S. brings snow, frigid temperatures, widespread power outages
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January 25, 2026

Massive winter storm across U.S. brings snow, frigid temperatures, widespread power outages

Forecasters said snow, sleet, freezing rain and dangerously frigid temperatures…

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Kyiv residents stranded in tower blocks as Russia targets power system
Star

January 25, 2026

Kyiv residents stranded in tower blocks as Russia targets power system

Kyiv, a city of about three million people, is dominated…

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How grocery giants control who can sell food in your neighbourhood: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
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January 25, 2026

How grocery giants control who can sell food in your neighbourhood: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet

The CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news…

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Business, Construction, Politics, Real Estate

January 25, 2026

Sammy Hudes

Rental market swings back in tenants’ favour with lower prices and move-in incentives

The “new year’s special” advertising a two-bedroom unit at a…

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ICE nodding to far-right extremists in recruitment posts, experts say
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January 25, 2026

ICE nodding to far-right extremists in recruitment posts, experts say

In its efforts to rapidly boost its ranks, U.S. Immigration…

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When my son cried, I listened. My father never had that when he was in residential school
Star

January 25, 2026

When my son cried, I listened. My father never had that when he was in residential school

What started as a school drop-off turned into a deeply…

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