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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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Business, Construction, Economy, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Real Estate

March 19, 2025

Federal government promises $2.55B in low-cost loans to build Toronto rental homes

TORONTO — The federal government is promising billions in low-cost…

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6 dead, 40 missing in migrant shipwreck near Italian island of Lampedusa, says UN
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March 19, 2025

6 dead, 40 missing in migrant shipwreck near Italian island of Lampedusa, says UN

At least six migrants have died and 40 were missing…

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Poilievre makes stop in Sudbury, Ont., with promises about 'unlocking' Ring of Fire
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March 19, 2025

Poilievre makes stop in Sudbury, Ont., with promises about ‘unlocking’ Ring of Fire

The leader of the federal Conservative Party is in Sudbury…

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Business, Economy, Manufacturing, Politics, Trade

March 19, 2025

KPMG poll says 54 per cent of manufacturers can weather trade war of more than a year

TORONTO — A new survey says roughly half of domestic…

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Business, National, Oil&Gas, Politics, Utilities

March 19, 2025

Energy sector CEOs call on Ottawa to use emergency powers to speed key projects

OTTAWA — A group of energy sector chief executives is…

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Is Tim Hortons Canadian?
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March 19, 2025

Is Tim Hortons Canadian?

It’s as Canadian as hockey, the maple leaf and Canada…

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'Rising problem' of ghost consultancies hits man who lost $12K trying to get Canadian visa for wife
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March 19, 2025

‘Rising problem’ of ghost consultancies hits man who lost $12K trying to get Canadian visa for wife

Krishan Jogia turned to an immigration consultancy before landing in…

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Toronto wants to spend $10.7M on World Cup ticket packages and resell them for a profit
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March 19, 2025

Toronto wants to spend $10.7M on World Cup ticket packages and resell them for a profit

Toronto’s 2026 FIFA World Cup committee wants to spend nearly…

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Only 40% of air force inventory ready for action as Canada rethinks its F-35 contract
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March 19, 2025

Only 40% of air force inventory ready for action as Canada rethinks its F-35 contract

Only 40 per cent of Canada’s air force inventory is…

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