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This kid struck a deal with an MLB player

This kid struck a deal with an MLB player

Esmerlyn Valdez, outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, hit his first major-league homer on Sunday night, batting against the Toronto Blue Jays. The ball wound up in the hands of a tough 12-year-old negotiator — who walked away with two signed team souvenirs.

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How a Canadian Epstein survivor found her voice

How a Canadian Epstein survivor found her voice

Sharlene Rochard was a teen when she started travelling to the U.S. to model and ended up in the orbit of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Now, the Canadian survivor is transforming her personal trauma into public advocacy, telling CBC’s Katie Nicholson how she reframed her pain and found her voice.

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New Alberta referendum rules looming as calls for separation met with opposition petition
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March 24, 2025

New Alberta referendum rules looming as calls for separation met with opposition petition

As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles,…

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Alberta to launch panel tour to 'chart a path forward' and assert autonomy
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March 24, 2025

Alberta to launch panel tour to ‘chart a path forward’ and assert autonomy

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a new panel will hit…

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Mark Carney has a national unity problem. A Liberal voice in Calgary might help
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March 24, 2025

Mark Carney has a national unity problem. A Liberal voice in Calgary might help

Viewed from a certain angle, it could be read as…

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Want to boost Albertans' support for leaving CPP? Ask the question differently
Star

March 24, 2025

Want to boost Albertans’ support for leaving CPP? Ask the question differently

It’s apparent that a fourth Liberal victory has triggered a…

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Will Danielle Smith steer Alberta away from separation, or will this train keep gathering steam?
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March 24, 2025

Will Danielle Smith steer Alberta away from separation, or will this train keep gathering steam?

When Premier Danielle Smith speaks, she’s still placing the Canadian…

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends promise of potential referendum on separation
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March 24, 2025

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends promise of potential referendum on separation

Premier Danielle Smith says her focus will be on repairing…

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Alberta premier would put separation on 2026 referendum ballot — if signatures warrant it
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March 24, 2025

Alberta premier would put separation on 2026 referendum ballot — if signatures warrant it

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will chair a panel…

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants to strategize on provincial sovereignty with Quebec's premier
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March 24, 2025

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants to strategize on provincial sovereignty with Quebec’s premier

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith would like to have a tête-à-tête…

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At Florida gala, Danielle Smith tried to laugh off 51st state rhetoric. Here's what she said
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March 24, 2025

At Florida gala, Danielle Smith tried to laugh off 51st state rhetoric. Here’s what she said

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s response to a U.S. podcaster’s quips…

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