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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, Your Money

January 28, 2025

As pet food prices rise, prioritizing health and costs can be a ‘tricky balance’

TORONTO — Until she was around 15, the buffet was…

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Defence, Entertainment, Arts, National, Politics

January 28, 2025

No ‘traitors’ in Parliament, but more steps needed to counter interference: report

OTTAWA — A federal inquiry has found no evidence of…

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Business, Economy, Entertainment, Arts, National, Politics

January 28, 2025

Ottawa’s ‘meh’ budget drew skepticism from public, finance department was told

OTTAWA — Vague, mediocre, “smoke and mirrors” — even “meh.”…

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National

January 28, 2025

RCMP union recommends better staffing, procurement and collaboration on border

OTTAWA — The union representing RCMP members is calling on…

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Defence, Entertainment, Arts, Justice, National, Politics

January 28, 2025

Foreign interference probe calls on party leaders to get security clearances

OTTAWA — The federal public inquiry into foreign interference is…

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Montreal public library says it can't host English book club, citing Quebec's new language law
Star

January 28, 2025

Montreal public library says it can’t host English book club, citing Quebec’s new language law

Montreal writer Christopher DiRaddo says he’s disappointed after a municipal…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 28, 2025

Canadian, U.S. stock markets regain some ground as tech stocks bounce back Tuesday

TORONTO — Strength in technology stocks led Canada’s main stock…

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Sports

January 28, 2025

Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz closing in on a return to action

TORONTO — Anthony Stolarz spent some of his downtime away…

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National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 28, 2025

Ontario voters officially headed to polls early for provincial election

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford officially set a provincial…

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