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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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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 11, 2026

Cyclist dead after hit-and-run crash in southwestern Ontario, police say

GLEN MORRIS — Police in southwest Ontario are investigating a…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 11, 2026

Woman, 82, dead after getting hit by car in Whitby, Ont., police say

WHITBY — Police in Whitby, Ont., say a woman has…

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Madeline Schizas climbs 3 spots to capture her 4th Canadian figure skating title
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January 11, 2026

Madeline Schizas climbs 3 spots to capture her 4th Canadian figure skating title

Madeline Schizas came in with a bold message for anyone…

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Illegal drugs advertised on social media; more airline competition taking off: CBC Marketplace cheat sheet
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January 11, 2026

Illegal drugs advertised on social media; more airline competition taking off: CBC Marketplace cheat sheet

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

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The apprenticeship of Prince George
Star

January 11, 2026

The apprenticeship of Prince George

When Prince William took his son, Prince George, to help…

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The NDP leadership race is a nail-biter. But is anyone paying attention?
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January 11, 2026

The NDP leadership race is a nail-biter. But is anyone paying attention?

The NDP leadership race could be turning into a nail-biter…

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Appetite for a bargain: Rising food costs fuel boom in discount grocery stores
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January 11, 2026

Appetite for a bargain: Rising food costs fuel boom in discount grocery stores

With the cost of living soaring, Ron Robinson is determined…

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U.S. attack in Venezuela creates risk, opportunity for guerrilla groups
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January 11, 2026

U.S. attack in Venezuela creates risk, opportunity for guerrilla groups

The U.S. attack on Venezuela has shifted the ground for…

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Ruth Jones McVeigh, co-founder of long-running Mariposa Folk Festival, dead at 99
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January 10, 2026

Ruth Jones McVeigh, co-founder of long-running Mariposa Folk Festival, dead at 99

Ruth Jones McVeigh was a driving force behind the creation…

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