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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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A novelist was accused of using AI. Why the literary world is still grappling with guardrails
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April 12, 2026

A novelist was accused of using AI. Why the literary world is still grappling with guardrails

The recent cancelling of a horror novelist’s book demonstrates the…

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Who is Péter Magyar, Hungary's next prime minister?
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April 12, 2026

Who is Péter Magyar, Hungary’s next prime minister?

When Péter ​Magyar was a child, he taped a photo…

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Viktor Orbán spent 16 years building Hungary's 'illiberal' democracy. On Sunday, he may be voted out
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April 11, 2026

Viktor Orbán spent 16 years building Hungary’s ‘illiberal’ democracy. On Sunday, he may be voted out

Viktor Orbán has spent the last 16 years building an…

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Entertainment, Arts, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

April 11, 2026

Funeral held for Quebec baseball broadcaster Rodger Brulotte

SAINTE-THÉRÈSE — The funeral for longtime Quebec baseball commentator Rodger…

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Sports

April 11, 2026

Tim Wharnsby

Rookie Valenzuela making most of opportunity early on with Blue Jays

TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays rookie Brandon Valenzuela has been…

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Meet Joe Wood, the Nova Scotian being honoured by the National Music Centre
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April 11, 2026

Meet Joe Wood, the Nova Scotian being honoured by the National Music Centre

Joe Wood, a longtime Liverpool, N.S., resident, is being honoured…

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Her daughter was killed by gunfire in Gaza school. For her and others, 6-month Israeli ceasefire isn't working
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April 11, 2026

Her daughter was killed by gunfire in Gaza school. For her and others, 6-month Israeli ceasefire isn’t working

Tent schools like the one where nine-year-old Ritaj Rihan was…

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Why freshwater migratory fish need ‘safe passage’ globally as numbers decline
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April 11, 2026

Why freshwater migratory fish need ‘safe passage’ globally as numbers decline

A global assessment on migratory freshwater fish species, published in…

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Other countries are looking to end animal testing. In Canada, there's a holdup
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April 11, 2026

Other countries are looking to end animal testing. In Canada, there’s a holdup

Other countries, like the U.K, the United States and the…

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