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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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Business

February 13, 2025

Fairfax Financial Holdings earns US$1.3 billion in fourth quarter

TORONTO — Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. says it earned US$1.3…

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From booing to singing, crowds keep drowning out anthems at Canadian sporting events
Star

February 13, 2025

From booing to singing, crowds keep drowning out anthems at Canadian sporting events

After weeks of Canadian fans booing the American national anthem…

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B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses hiring over Trump's tariff threats
Star

February 13, 2025

B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses hiring over Trump’s tariff threats

Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says the impacts of the “reckless”…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 13, 2025

NDP asking integrity commissioner to investigate Ford video of trip to Washington

TORONTO — Ontario’s NDP and Liberal party leaders cried foul…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 13, 2025

Tech and telecom stocks boost S&P/TSX composite index Thursday, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in technology, base metals and telecom stocks…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 13, 2025

Tech and telecom stocks boost S&P/TSX composite index Thursday, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in technology, base metals and telecom stocks…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 13, 2025

Tech and telecom stocks boost S&P/TSX composite index Thursday, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in technology, base metals and telecom stocks…

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Education, National, Politics

February 13, 2025

Aid groups ask Canada to prevent child soldiers by rallying G7 heads around education

OTTAWA — Some of Canada’s aid sector is rallying around…

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Business, Finance, Insurance

February 13, 2025

Sun Life shares under pressure after U.S. division drives earnings miss

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc.’s share price was under…

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