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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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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 22, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario Liberals have first official leadership contender

TORONTO — The race to become the Ontario Liberals’ next…

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Environment, Lifestyle, National, Politics, Social

April 22, 2026

Jordan Omstead

How ‘re-wilding’ can make Canada’s cityscapes more climate resilient and bee friendly

TORONTO — The laneway beside Adam Barnes’s house is, at…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Justice, Music, Ontario/Quebec

April 22, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Streamer finds Drake’s new album release date hidden within ice structure

TORONTO — A release date for Drake’s much-anticipated album “Iceman”…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 21, 2026

Toronto police officer charged after private databases accessed

TORONTO — A Toronto police officer has been arrested and…

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When their son died at 16, this B.C. family mobilized to rebuild the local baseball diamond in his honour
Star

April 21, 2026

When their son died at 16, this B.C. family mobilized to rebuild the local baseball diamond in his honour

The Taylor family raised thousands of dollars to revitalize and…

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King Charles says late Queen would be ‘troubled’ by today’s world
Star

April 21, 2026

King Charles says late Queen would be ‘troubled’ by today’s world

In a video message, King Charles paid tribute to his…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Justice, Music, Ontario/Quebec

April 21, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Streamer appears to find release date for Drake’s new album hidden within ice structure

TORONTO — A release date for Drake’s much-anticipated album “Iceman”…

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Senators call on Carney to restore antisemitism envoy, step up fight against hate
Star

April 21, 2026

Senators call on Carney to restore antisemitism envoy, step up fight against hate

The Senate human rights committee is calling for more education,…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 21, 2026

Sudbury declares state of emergency as water levels rise, flood warning issued

SUDBURY — The City of Greater Sudbury has declared a…

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