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2026 relationship goal: Stay single?

2026 relationship goal: Stay single?

As the number of single people around the world continues to climb, more people are opening up about why they’re choosing not to couple up. For The National, CBC’s Ashley Fraser looks at how relationship goals are changing and what it means for the economy.

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From umbrella to uncertainty: Europe and Canada's nuclear deterrence anxiety

From umbrella to uncertainty: Europe and Canada’s nuclear deterrence anxiety

European allies are quietly exploring closer nuclear deterrence ties with France amid growing anxiety about the long-term reliability of U.S. security guarantees. Germany and Poland have acknowledged early-stage talks with Paris, while French President Emmanuel Macron has opened the door to a strategic dialogue — without offering a formal nuclear umbrella.

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Business, Economy, National, Politics

February 4, 2025

Opposition parties call for Parliament’s return after Trump hits pause on tariffs

OTTAWA — Opposition parties say the Liberals must recall Parliament…

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'I have a right to be here,' says Cree woman living in U.S. under Jay Treaty
Star

February 4, 2025

‘I have a right to be here,’ says Cree woman living in U.S. under Jay Treaty

As concerns about U.S. immigration issues ramp up with Trump’s…

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How Henry Box Brown escaped slavery in a box and became a subversive magician
Star

February 4, 2025

How Henry Box Brown escaped slavery in a box and became a subversive magician

In 1849, Henry Brown escapes slavery by mailing himself in…

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Business, Economy, Retail

February 4, 2025

Canadian small businesses working to fend off effects of tariffs, despite reprieve

TORONTO — U.S. President Donald Trump might have delayed 25…

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National, Religion, Social

February 4, 2025

Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dead at 88

OTTAWA — The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the…

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Books, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest

February 4, 2025

Two jurors withdrew from Giller Prize in the weeks before news of Scotiabank split

TORONTO — Two jurors withdrew from the Giller Prize in…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 4, 2025

Girl accused in death of homeless man seen holding sharp object, Crown alleges

TORONTO — A teen girl accused of fatally wounding a…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 4, 2025

S&P/TSX composite rises, loonie also higher Tuesday after tariff reprieve

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index posted a small gain…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 4, 2025

S&P/TSX composite rises, loonie also higher Tuesday after tariff reprieve

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index posted a small gain…

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