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Canada Could Lose 2,500 Restaurants in 2026 as Industry Pressures Mount

Canada may avoid the 4,000 restaurant losses once forecast for 2026, but Sylvain Charlebois says up to 2,500 could still disappear as industry pressures intensify.

Daily Synopsis: August 12, 2026

Metro strike enters 5th month, second-hand retail goes mainstream, malls have long-term growth prospect says TD report, Broadway businesses struggle with Skytrain construction, Oakridge Park Safeway opens Aug 27, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Feb 26, 2026

Broccoli slaw the culprit in Loblaw fine for mislabeling as Canadian, NSLC closes downtown liquor store following theft surge, b.cycle acquires SPINCO, Eggslut enters Canada, wealthy economize, Aburi Market opens in downtown Vancouver, and other news.
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