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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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Trump is slashing public radio funding. Here's why it will hit rural communities hardest
Star

January 20, 2025

Trump is slashing public radio funding. Here’s why it will hit rural communities hardest

Every morning, Gwen Johnson, a resident of the small Appalachian community…

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The 'New Deal' of grift: Trump sets standard for presidential self-enrichment
Star

January 20, 2025

The ‘New Deal’ of grift: Trump sets standard for presidential self-enrichment

There’s a reason Franklin D. Roosevelt’s portrait still hangs in…

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Scientists at U.S. weather forecasting agency ordered to get clearance before talking to Canadian counterparts
Star

January 20, 2025

Scientists at U.S. weather forecasting agency ordered to get clearance before talking to Canadian counterparts

Travelling for international meetings or even joining a call with…

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How a meeting with Donald Trump Jr. led Canada's premiers to an $85,000-a-month lobbying firm
Star

January 20, 2025

How a meeting with Donald Trump Jr. led Canada’s premiers to an $85,000-a-month lobbying firm

How did Canada’s premiers end up hiring a Washington lobbying…

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'Shock and awe': Trump moves faster than last time to impose agenda
Star

January 20, 2025

‘Shock and awe’: Trump moves faster than last time to impose agenda

If you’re surprised by some of Donald Trump’s first moves…

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Trump administration fires Justice Dept. lawyers who brought criminal cases against him
Star

January 20, 2025

Trump administration fires Justice Dept. lawyers who brought criminal cases against him

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday fired more than…

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Trump's threats reveal the trouble with Canada's pipelines running through the U.S.
Star

January 20, 2025

Trump’s threats reveal the trouble with Canada’s pipelines running through the U.S.

“Continental energy security” was the watchword of both governments and…

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Trump for first time talks to international venue about making Canada a state
Star

January 20, 2025

Trump for first time talks to international venue about making Canada a state

Donald Trump for the first time used an international venue…

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Trump cancels travel for refugees to U.S., leaving thousands who were already approved stranded
Star

January 20, 2025

Trump cancels travel for refugees to U.S., leaving thousands who were already approved stranded

Refugees who had been approved to travel to the United…

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