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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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Prairies/BC, Sports

April 10, 2026

Gemma Karstens-Smith

Canada-wide World Cup trophy tour begins with unveiling in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — The glittering prize of soccer’s biggest showcase has…

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Has Trump proven himself unfit for the presidency? | About That
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April 10, 2026

Has Trump proven himself unfit for the presidency? | About That

U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent social posts, like his threat…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 10, 2026

Rianna Lim

Ontario pulls funding for last provincially supported supervised consumption site

Ontario is pulling funding for the last remaining provincially funded…

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Canada is coming off 3 consecutive severe fire years. There are concerning signs for 2026
Star

April 10, 2026

Canada is coming off 3 consecutive severe fire years. There are concerning signs for 2026

The 2026 wildfire season may get off to a relatively…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music, Sports

April 10, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Olé, Olé or Nay? Some say Jelly Roll’s World Cup tune falls flat, but Canadians are making their own anthems

TORONTO — If World Cup songs are meant to sound…

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Death of woman who collapsed in Ontario hospital after repeated ER visits was accidental, inquest jury finds
Star

April 10, 2026

Death of woman who collapsed in Ontario hospital after repeated ER visits was accidental, inquest jury finds

The inquest jury in the Heather Winterstein case has found…

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Death of woman who collapsed in Ontario hospital after repeated ER visits was accidental, inquest jury finds
Star

April 10, 2026

Death of woman who collapsed in Ontario hospital after repeated ER visits was accidental, inquest jury finds

The inquest jury in the Heather Winterstein case has found…

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Ontario inquest hears how hospital system 'failed' Indigenous woman who died after 2 days of seeking help
Star

April 10, 2026

Ontario inquest hears how hospital system ‘failed’ Indigenous woman who died after 2 days of seeking help

What to know about today’s inquest proceedingsOfficials with Niagara Health…

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Indigenous patient who sought ER help twice in 2 days was 'crying in pain' before she died, inquest hears
Star

April 10, 2026

Indigenous patient who sought ER help twice in 2 days was ‘crying in pain’ before she died, inquest hears

What to know about today’s inquest proceedingsDay 11 of the…

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