Articles

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.

Read More »
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.

Read More »
Sports

February 19, 2025

Springer likely to share leadoff spot, will see some time in left field this season

DUNEDIN — His spot at the top of the batting…

Read More >

Sports

February 19, 2025

Curling Canada, Kruger insist Hearts relationship strong as curlers ponder changes

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The title sponsor of the Scotties…

Read More >

Justice, National

February 19, 2025

Supreme Court dismisses appeal for Alberta man convicted in Métis hunter killings

OTTAWA — Canada’s top court has dismissed the appeal of…

Read More >

Business, Economy, Environment, National, Politics

February 19, 2025

Small business carbon rebate will be taxed for now despite government promise

OTTAWA — The federal government has confirmed that small businesses…

Read More >

Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 19, 2025

Toronto senior fatally hit by a car while trying to get his vehicle out of snowbank

MARKHAM, Ont. — Police say a 78-year-old Toronto man has…

Read More >

Sports

February 19, 2025

Former fullback Steven Beitashour returns to Toronto to join coaching staff

Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser has added former TFC fullback…

Read More >

Business, Environment, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 19, 2025

Marineland succeeds in bid to sever property so it can raise money to move animals

Marineland is set to sever its sprawling property so it…

Read More >

Beverage, Business, Economy, Hardware, Retail, Software

February 19, 2025

Looking to identify and shop Canadian products? There’s an app for that

TORONTO — If you catch Sasha Ivanov at the supermarket…

Read More >

Subsea fibre optic cable deliberately cut for the 2nd time between N.S. and N.L.
Star

February 19, 2025

Subsea fibre optic cable deliberately cut for the 2nd time between N.S. and N.L.

Telecommunications giant Bell is exploring surveillance options in the Gulf…

Read More >