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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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Sports

January 12, 2026

Neil Davidson

Veteran Victoria Pickett signs with AFC Toronto, making move permanent after loan

TORONTO — Victoria Pickett, who spent 2025 on loan with…

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Environment, Ontario/Quebec

January 12, 2026

Fatima Raza

Ottawa pledges improvements for Rouge National Urban Park and beach in Toronto area

TORONTO — Ottawa says it will spend nearly $9.5 million…

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Sports

January 12, 2026

Neil Davidson

Veteran defender Walker Zimmerman says he has come to Toronto FC to chase trophies

TORONTO — Walker Zimmerman recalls how his wife put up…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 12, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario marks progress in attaching everyone in the province to primary care

TORONTO — Ontario is on track to connect everyone in…

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Lifestyle, Sports

January 12, 2026

Dan Ralph

New Argos head coach Miller expects veteran QB Chad Kelly to be his starter in 2026

There’ll be no quarterback controversy in Mike Miller’s first season…

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Air Canada worker trapped in baggage hold of Toronto-to-Moncton plane freed before takeoff
Star

January 12, 2026

Air Canada worker trapped in baggage hold of Toronto-to-Moncton plane freed before takeoff

An Air Canada Rouge flight 1502 was taxiing toward the…

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Sports

January 12, 2026

Fourth-ranked Kaitlyn Lawes takes final spot in 18-team field for upcoming Scotties

OTTAWA — The Winnipeg-based team skipped by Kaitlyn Lawes has…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 12, 2026

OPP renew appeal for info in Elnaz Hajtamiri case, four years after woman’s abduction

WASAGA BEACH, ONT. — Provincial police are renewing their appeal…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 12, 2026

Police seek suspects in theft of 8 luxury cars from Oakville, Ont., dealership

OAKVILLE — Police west of Toronto say they are looking…

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