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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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All 4 crew members located after fishing boat capsizes near Halifax, but status unknown
Star

February 7, 2025

All 4 crew members located after fishing boat capsizes near Halifax, but status unknown

Four people have been taken to shore after a fishing…

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Unemployment rate ticked down to 6.6% in January as economy sees solid month of job gains
Star

February 7, 2025

Unemployment rate ticked down to 6.6% in January as economy sees solid month of job gains

Canada’s unemployment rate unexpectedly fell and the economy posted another…

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Business, Pharma

February 7, 2025

Canopy Growth reports $121.9M Q3 loss compared with $216.8M loss a year earlier

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. reported a loss…

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Alaska search ongoing for missing small plane carrying 10 people
Star

February 7, 2025

Alaska search ongoing for missing small plane carrying 10 people

Rescuers searched Friday for any sign of a plane that…

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Labour, Social, Sports

February 7, 2025

Toronto FC GM says hunt for new talent continues with movement the other way possible

TORONTO — Toronto FC GM Jason Hernandez says reinforcements are…

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Manitoba Tory leadership candidate jokes about letting polar bears loose to combat homelessness
Star

February 7, 2025

Manitoba Tory leadership candidate jokes about letting polar bears loose to combat homelessness

Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party leadership candidate Wally Daudrich joked to…

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A curling tournament between 2 northern Ontario towns has been going on for 100 years straight
Star

February 7, 2025

A curling tournament between 2 northern Ontario towns has been going on for 100 years straight

A curling tournament between two northeastern Ontario towns is celebrating…

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She feared she'd be homeless after abusive ex was jailed. Here's how she won her eviction case
Star

February 7, 2025

She feared she’d be homeless after abusive ex was jailed. Here’s how she won her eviction case

Chantelle Edgar was terrified she’d have to live in a…

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Mike Holmes posts statement following CBC investigation into reno company he endorsed
Star

February 7, 2025

Mike Holmes posts statement following CBC investigation into reno company he endorsed

TV celebrity contractor Mike Holmes has posted a public statement…

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