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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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Injunction to crack down on St. Patrick's Day street parties divides students and neighbours in Ontario university town
Star

March 14, 2025

Injunction to crack down on St. Patrick’s Day street parties divides students and neighbours in Ontario university town

People can now be arrested and charged for participating in…

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National, Politics

March 14, 2025

Mark Carney set to become prime minister and name his cabinet this morning

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will be sworn in as prime…

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Some countries aren't retaliating against Trump's tariffs. Should Canada 'turn the other cheek'?
Star

March 14, 2025

Some countries aren’t retaliating against Trump’s tariffs. Should Canada ‘turn the other cheek’?

Faced with tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, some…

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'Now is the time to change': Bangladesh struggles to repair damage from ousted PM's 15-year rule
Star

March 14, 2025

‘Now is the time to change’: Bangladesh struggles to repair damage from ousted PM’s 15-year rule

People are pouring into the streets of the Bangladeshi capital…

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Steel company with plants in Ontario and Quebec slashes workforce citing U.S. tariffs
Star

March 14, 2025

Steel company with plants in Ontario and Quebec slashes workforce citing U.S. tariffs

A company with steel plants in Quebec and Ontario, including…

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'Free room for rent,' but there's a catch: Undercover investigation exposes shelter-for-sex ads
Star

March 14, 2025

‘Free room for rent,’ but there’s a catch: Undercover investigation exposes shelter-for-sex ads

An investigation by Marketplace has found that ads offering shelter…

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Sports

March 14, 2025

Bennett’s power-play goals lift short-handed Panthers over Maple Leafs 3-2

TORONTO (AP) — Sam Bennett scored power-play goals late in…

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Athletes urge Olympics presidential hopefuls to treat climate change threat as top priority
Star

March 14, 2025

Athletes urge Olympics presidential hopefuls to treat climate change threat as top priority

More than 400 athletes, including more than 20 Canadians, speak…

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Sports

March 14, 2025

OHL Roundup: Nick Lardis has winner as Bulldogs edge Battalion 2-1

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Nick Lardis put away the winner…

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