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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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Entertainment, Arts, Justice, Politics, Spare News

April 20, 2026

Marissa Birnie

Fact File: Clip of Carney saying he would use emergency powers against Alberta separatists doctored

Claims that Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would invoke…

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Entertainment, Arts, Justice, National, Politics

April 20, 2026

Marissa Birnie

Fact File: No evidence Carney threatened emergency powers against Alberta separatists

Claims that Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would invoke…

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What is China's endgame for the war in Iran? | About That
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April 20, 2026

What is China’s endgame for the war in Iran? | About That

The U.S. war on Iran indirectly opens the door for…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 20, 2026

Drugs, puppies seized from Hamilton business, police say

HAMILTON — Hamilton police say three people have been arrested…

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How the PWHL is trying to discourage teams from tanking
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April 20, 2026

How the PWHL is trying to discourage teams from tanking

The Gold Plan, adopted by the PWHL when it launched…

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Business, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Transport

April 20, 2026

Allison Jones and Liam Casey

‘The people don’t want it,’ Ford says about decision to sell jet days after purchase

TORONTO — Taxpayers flooded Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s cellphone over…

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We asked Canada's premiers if they fly private. Here's what they said
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April 20, 2026

We asked Canada’s premiers if they fly private. Here’s what they said

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reversed course on the purchase…

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Ford says no one in Canada is scrutinized like he is after backtracking on $28.9M private jet purchase
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April 20, 2026

Ford says no one in Canada is scrutinized like he is after backtracking on $28.9M private jet purchase

Ontario Premier Doug Ford told reporters Monday that “no one…

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U.S. singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old
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April 20, 2026

U.S. singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said the 21-year-old…

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