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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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Sizing up Canada's Stanley Cup contenders
Sports, Star

February 25, 2025

Sizing up Canada’s Stanley Cup contenders

Coming out of the fabulous 4 Nations Face-Off, CBC Sports’…

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P.E.I. man refuses to pay his power bill until Maritime Electric can explain why it's so high
Star

February 25, 2025

P.E.I. man refuses to pay his power bill until Maritime Electric can explain why it’s so high

Many Islanders have taken to social media of late to…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Film, Human Interest

February 25, 2025

‘Universal Language’ wins best Canadian film at TFCA Awards, while ‘Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story’ named best documentary

TORONTO — A mind-bending dramedy set in an alternate-reality Winnipeg…

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Canadian women's soccer captures Pinatar Cup with 7-0 thumping of Taiwan
Star

February 25, 2025

Canadian women’s soccer captures Pinatar Cup with 7-0 thumping of Taiwan

Marie-Yasmine (Mimi) Alidou scored a hat trick Tuesday as sixth-ranked…

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Business, Economy, Entertainment, Arts, Film, Retail

February 25, 2025

Spin Master CEO sees ‘volatility’ in consumer spending amid tariff drama

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp.’s CEO says he has an…

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Doug Ford's son-in-law facing misconduct charges from Toronto Police Service
Star

February 25, 2025

Doug Ford’s son-in-law facing misconduct charges from Toronto Police Service

Toronto police Staff Sgt. Ernest “Dave” Haynes — the husband…

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Health, Lifestyle, Ontario/Quebec

February 25, 2025

Ontario shifts from Pap to HPV test for cervical cancer screening, but no at-home kits yet

TORONTO — Ontario will replace its main method of cervical…

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Ontario to increase beer fee, hitting Beer Store, private retail, bars, restaurants
Star

February 25, 2025

Ontario to increase beer fee, hitting Beer Store, private retail, bars, restaurants

Ontario’s liquor agency is increasing a fee it charges brewers,…

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Banks, Business, Economy, Finance

February 25, 2025

Scotiabank says tariff fears causing borrowers to hold back but risks ‘manageable’

TORONTO — The threat of tariffs is leading to a…

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