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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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Health, Human Interest, Lifestyle, Politics, Social

March 8, 2025

Uptake of COVID-19 booster shots has plummeted. Here’s why scientists are concerned

TORONTO — Infectious disease experts are urging seniors to get…

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91-year-old veteran says he was denied right to vote in Ontario's election, despite having proper ID
Star

March 8, 2025

91-year-old veteran says he was denied right to vote in Ontario’s election, despite having proper ID

The senior said he was denied his right to vote…

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How a century-old, Canada-U.S. collaboration keeps Niagara Falls shining bright — even in a trade war
Star

March 8, 2025

How a century-old, Canada-U.S. collaboration keeps Niagara Falls shining bright — even in a trade war

“Our mutual respect and admiration of the falls is a…

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What's at stake for American culture with Trump's Kennedy Center changes
Star

March 8, 2025

What’s at stake for American culture with Trump’s Kennedy Center changes

Canadian and American artists and human rights advocates are decrying…

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We logged every RCMP Black Hawk flight for 6 weeks. Here's what we found
Star

March 8, 2025

We logged every RCMP Black Hawk flight for 6 weeks. Here’s what we found

CBC’s visual investigative team tracked 68 flights by the RCMP’s…

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Labour, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

March 8, 2025

City of Toronto, workers’ union reach 11th-hour tentative agreement

TORONTO — The City of Toronto and CUPE Local 79,…

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Sports

March 8, 2025

Canadian lightweight (Prince) Lucas Bahdi extends unbeaten record with Toronto win

TORONTO — Canadian lightweight (Prince) Lucas Bahdi won a 10-round…

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Shooting at Toronto pub injures 12, suspect at large, police say
Star

March 8, 2025

Shooting at Toronto pub injures 12, suspect at large, police say

Toronto police are investigating a shooting at a Scarborough pubÂ…

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Sports

March 8, 2025

Canada’s Lawson makes first-ever NBA start in hometown as Raptors beat Jazz 118-109

TORONTO — There was no hiding A.J. Lawson’s smile when…

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