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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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Israel says it agrees to U.S. plan for extending 1st phase of Gaza ceasefire
Star

March 1, 2025

Israel says it agrees to U.S. plan for extending 1st phase of Gaza ceasefire

Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem earlier on Saturday said the group…

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Horn heist: B.C. train museum gets railroaded by targeted thefts
Star

March 1, 2025

Horn heist: B.C. train museum gets railroaded by targeted thefts

Pictures of the horn were found circulating on a Discord…

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National

March 1, 2025

Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould

OTTAWA — As Liberals across the country vote to choose…

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Business, Economy, Justice, National, Politics

March 1, 2025

Canada’s plans to fuel Ukraine’s war effort with Russian cash, explained

OTTAWA — Canada is set to take its first steps…

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Germany's refugees, minorities fear the future after far right's breakthrough
Star

March 1, 2025

Germany’s refugees, minorities fear the future after far right’s breakthrough

The AfD’s historic score in German elections worries refugees and…

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The legacy of Quebec's controversial pandemic curfew
Star

March 1, 2025

The legacy of Quebec’s controversial pandemic curfew

Five years after the pandemic began, Quebec’s curfew remains controversial…

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Vehicles could be trapped for weeks after Ottawa parking garage collapse
Star

March 1, 2025

Vehicles could be trapped for weeks after Ottawa parking garage collapse

The company that runs the Ottawa parking garage that partially…

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Youth recipients 'honoured,' 'grateful' to receive John C. Holland Awards celebrating Black community
Star

March 1, 2025

Youth recipients ‘honoured,’ ‘grateful’ to receive John C. Holland Awards celebrating Black community

A record 38 awards and scholarships were handed out during…

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The Conservatives won Ontario. But the election results reveal much more
Star

March 1, 2025

The Conservatives won Ontario. But the election results reveal much more

While Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives’ third majority win…

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