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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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Find out which book won Canada Reads 2026
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April 13, 2026

Find out which book won Canada Reads 2026

A pep talk from the final 2 authorsBefore the final…

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Lawsuit accuses Winnipeg woman of taking $6M from non-profit to fund vacations, buy TikTok coins
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April 13, 2026

Lawsuit accuses Winnipeg woman of taking $6M from non-profit to fund vacations, buy TikTok coins

A non-profit organization — once in charge of millions of…

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Education, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 12, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

1 arrested, another at large after former student fatally shot at Sarnia campus bar

SARNIA — Sarnia police say they have arrested one man…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 12, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Man dead, woman rescued, after canoe capsizes in Brampton: police

BRAMPTON — Peel Regional Police say they’re investigating a man’s…

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Education, Labour, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

April 12, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Unions criticize merger of two Ontario colleges, blame low provincial funding

The unions representing faculty and support staff at Fleming College…

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How Iran is using executions to crush dissent
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April 12, 2026

How Iran is using executions to crush dissent

Human rights groups say Iran is speeding up executions of…

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Sports

April 12, 2026

Joshua Clipperton

Panthers, Maple Leafs limping to finishing line of forgettable NHL season

TORONTO — Craig Berube stood behind a stunned and bitterly…

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There's a silver lining in the Iran war ceasefire for Canada's oil and gas industry
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April 12, 2026

There’s a silver lining in the Iran war ceasefire for Canada’s oil and gas industry

The Iran war appears to have ended (if it has…

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In a new CUSMA, should Canada offer the U.S. stronger energy rights?
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April 12, 2026

In a new CUSMA, should Canada offer the U.S. stronger energy rights?

With the future of free trade between Canada and the…

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