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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, Economy, Finance

January 30, 2025

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose 1.3 per cent…

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Automotive, Business, Manufacturing, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 30, 2025

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by…

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Justice, National

January 30, 2025

Federal lawyer characterizes Abdelrazik’s case against Canada as ‘elaborate theory’

OTTAWA — A federal lawyer denies government responsibility for Abousfian…

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Automotive, Business, Economy, Manufacturing, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 30, 2025

PC Leader Ford to honour Ontario’s EV commitment, Crombie and Stiles less definitive

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford said Thursday he will honour…

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Why aircraft collision avoidance technology may not have helped prevent D.C. mid-air crash
Star

January 30, 2025

Why aircraft collision avoidance technology may not have helped prevent D.C. mid-air crash

As the investigation begins into the cause of the mid-air…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate

January 30, 2025

Soaring housing costs limiting population mobility across Canada: CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says high housing costs are…

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This is how much longer you could live if you eat more plants, less meat
Star

January 30, 2025

This is how much longer you could live if you eat more plants, less meat

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter, we find…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 30, 2025

Six people charged as Peel police investigate butter thefts totalling more than $60k

Peel Regional Police say six people have been charged as…

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Sports

January 30, 2025

Toronto FC gives up late goal in 1-1 pre-season draw with Norway’s Fredrikstad FK

MARBELLA — Toronto FC gave up a late goal and…

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