Articles

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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Sports

February 12, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Berrios apologizes to teammates, fans for absence during Blue Jays’ post-season run

DUNEDIN — Jose Berrios is sorry he missed the Toronto…

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Canadian restaurants struggling to turn a profit, new report says
Star

February 12, 2026

Canadian restaurants struggling to turn a profit, new report says

A survey of Restaurants Canada members found that 44 per…

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When some people drive EVs, entire communities can benefit
Star

February 12, 2026

When some people drive EVs, entire communities can benefit

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 12, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Officer cleared in fatal northern Ontario court shooting, but SIU questions response

Ontario’s police watchdog says no criminal charges will be laid…

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Business, Disaster, National, Ontario/Quebec, Transport

February 12, 2026

TSB says still ‘too early’ to determine cause of Pearson plane crash, one year later

TORONTO — It’s still “too early” to draw conclusions about…

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Business, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Utilities

February 12, 2026

OPG signs deal with Port Hope, Ont., to build new large nuclear reactor

TORONTO — Ontario Power Generation has signed a deal with…

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Canadian mining company employees worked amid gunfire, Mexican cartel checkpoints, says family member
Star

February 12, 2026

Canadian mining company employees worked amid gunfire, Mexican cartel checkpoints, says family member

Vizsla Silver Corp.’s workers laboured in an environment punctured by…

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Neighbours raise safety concerns after squatters take up shelter in vacant downtown St. John's home
Star

February 12, 2026

Neighbours raise safety concerns after squatters take up shelter in vacant downtown St. John’s home

Squatters recently took up shelter in a vacant house in…

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As schools process Tumbler Ridge shooting, officials say safety protocols need ongoing attention
Star

February 12, 2026

As schools process Tumbler Ridge shooting, officials say safety protocols need ongoing attention

School safety protocols, threat assessments and how schools prepare for…

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