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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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Banks, Business, Economy, Finance, National, Politics

March 19, 2025

Ottawa caps non-sufficient funds fees at $10 starting March 2026

OTTAWA — Ottawa has put in place new rules limiting…

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U.S. limits Canadian access to iconic Stanstead, Que., border-straddling library, officials say
Star

March 19, 2025

U.S. limits Canadian access to iconic Stanstead, Que., border-straddling library, officials say

The U.S. government is making it more difficult for Canadians…

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Poilievre says he's a 'tough guy to deal with' and can take on Trump and his taunts
Star

March 19, 2025

Poilievre says he’s a ‘tough guy to deal with’ and can take on Trump and his taunts

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday he’s a “tough guy”…

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After Putin's 2.5-hour call with Trump, some in Russia see a diplomatic victory
Star

March 19, 2025

After Putin’s 2.5-hour call with Trump, some in Russia see a diplomatic victory

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s call with U.S. President Donald Trump…

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Business, National, Ontario/Quebec, Transport

March 19, 2025

Safety board to release preliminary report on Delta plane crash in Toronto

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it will release…

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Google to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32B US in company's biggest ever deal
Star

March 19, 2025

Google to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32B US in company’s biggest ever deal

Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has struck a deal to buy…

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Books, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Politics

March 19, 2025

Kremlin-focused book ‘To Run the World’ wins $50K Lionel Gelber Prize

TORONTO — A book that examines decisions made within the…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 19, 2025

Police say 250 charges laid in Waterloo, Ont., St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

WATERLOO, ONT. — Police in Waterloo, Ont., say they arrested…

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Business, National, Social

March 19, 2025

Statistics Canada says population rose to 41,528,680 at Jan. 1 as growth slowed

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the population grew to 41,528,680…

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