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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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Here's the 'experiment' NDP Leader Avi Lewis is trying to run in Canadian politics
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April 18, 2026

Here’s the ‘experiment’ NDP Leader Avi Lewis is trying to run in Canadian politics

This week, Lewis made the rounds on Parliament Hill for…

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B.C. bull rider holds on for No. 1 ranking after wowing crowd at 'biggest rodeo in the world'
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April 18, 2026

B.C. bull rider holds on for No. 1 ranking after wowing crowd at ‘biggest rodeo in the world’

Jake Gardner is at the top of his game, coming…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music, Sports

April 18, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Raptors turn to neoclassical sound for playoff hype videos, tapping pianist Tony Ann

The Toronto Raptors are back in the playoffs, and their…

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Summer gas is here. What does that mean for sky-high prices?
Star

April 18, 2026

Summer gas is here. What does that mean for sky-high prices?

As a gas tax break comes down the pipe from…

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Palestinian football officials worry Canada won't approve visas in time for FIFA meeting
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April 18, 2026

Palestinian football officials worry Canada won’t approve visas in time for FIFA meeting

Media reports published this week suggested Canada had blocked members…

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Electric ferries are breaking records — and quietly joining Canada's fleet
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April 18, 2026

Electric ferries are breaking records — and quietly joining Canada’s fleet

Electric ferries around the world are getting bigger and travelling…

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How 1 bad butter tart sent this man on a mission to protect the Canadian treat
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April 18, 2026

How 1 bad butter tart sent this man on a mission to protect the Canadian treat

John Meissner has loved butter tarts since he was a…

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Fear of reprisals, isolation, anxiety: Report documents mental health concerns at CSIS
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April 18, 2026

Fear of reprisals, isolation, anxiety: Report documents mental health concerns at CSIS

Canadian Security Intelligence Service employees who came forward as part…

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Sports

April 17, 2026

Dan Ralph

Woodbine jockey Pietro Moran looking to build upon his stellar 2025 campaign

TORONTO — Pietro Moran has a tough act to follow….

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