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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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Forced offline for most of 2026, Iranians say they're struggling to survive
Star

May 10, 2026

Forced offline for most of 2026, Iranians say they’re struggling to survive

Iranians have faced a near-total blackout for more than 70…

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I had an unplanned baby at 17. I never expected to battle infertility in my 30s
Star

May 10, 2026

I had an unplanned baby at 17. I never expected to battle infertility in my 30s

Lisa Richardson had an unplanned pregnancy in her teens and…

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Sports

May 9, 2026

Tim Wharnsby

Barger makes presence felt in winning return to Blue Jays

TORONTO — Addison Barger was back in his happy place…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 9, 2026

Allison Jones

Liberal MP Erskine-Smith loses nomination battle for Ontario provincial byelection

TORONTO — Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith lost a provincial nomination…

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Sports

May 9, 2026

Steve Buffery

Messi dominant at revamped BMO Field in Inter Miami’s 4-2 win over Toronto

TORONTO — Toronto FC head coach Robin Fraser saw red…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 9, 2026

Nicole Thompson

Man convicted in Ontario motorcycle crash arrested in U.S., accused of gun smuggling

HAMILTON — Police say a 25-year-old man wanted in connection…

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Ontario/Quebec, Sports

May 9, 2026

Gregory Strong

Toronto FC welcomes Miami at new-look BMO Field in dress rehearsal for FIFA World Cup

TORONTO — An Inter Miami-Toronto FC match at the new-look…

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Lifestyle, Sports

May 9, 2026

Dan Ralph

Argos’ Mike Miller set to open his first training camp as a head coach

GUELPH — With a coaching resume that dates back to…

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A cyberattack hit universities worldwide, including top Canadian schools. Here's what we know
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May 9, 2026

A cyberattack hit universities worldwide, including top Canadian schools. Here’s what we know

Thousands of schools around the globe, including in Canada, have…

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