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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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Automotive, Business, Labour, Manufacturing

February 20, 2025

Unifor has ‘grave concern’ over Stellantis work halt in Brampton, Ont.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — The country’s largest private sector union says…

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Baby seal found on city streets is learning to eat fish so he can swim free
Star

February 20, 2025

Baby seal found on city streets is learning to eat fish so he can swim free

When animal rescuer Sarah Callan found out there was a…

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Sports

February 20, 2025

Alberta, B.C. lock in playoff seeds behind Homan at Tournament of Hearts

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Playoff seedings in one pool at…

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National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 20, 2025

Liberals pledge mental health coverage, PCs take on trade barriers

MILTON, Ont. — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles cast her…

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Business

February 20, 2025

Rogers cutting ‘small percentage’ of customer service employees

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says it has laid off…

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Business, Environment, National, Politics, Social

February 20, 2025

Poilievre’s proposed incentives for First Nations water, resource projects draw fire

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he would incentivize…

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Business, Retail

February 20, 2025

Loblaw takes PC Optimum charge in Q4 as more customers redeem loyalty points

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is seeing more participation in its popular…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 20, 2025

S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points, U.S. stocks also fall

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index lost more than 100…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 20, 2025

S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points, U.S. stocks also fall

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index lost more than 100…

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