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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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A dog bite to my face almost ended my veterinary career, yet my passion for animals prevailed
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January 21, 2025

A dog bite to my face almost ended my veterinary career, yet my passion for animals prevailed

When a traumatic event threatened Karen Langtved’s career aspirations, the…

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Oilers star McDavid handed 3-game suspension for cross-check
Star

January 21, 2025

Oilers star McDavid handed 3-game suspension for cross-check

The NHL has suspended Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid for…

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Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC
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January 21, 2025

Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Sweet Cream brand…

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Elon Musk accused of making what appeared to be fascist salute at Trump inaugural event
Star

January 20, 2025

Elon Musk accused of making what appeared to be fascist salute at Trump inaugural event

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk took the stage at…

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Guilbeault says it's 'deplorable' Trump will pull out of Paris Agreement as California burns
Star

January 20, 2025

Guilbeault says it’s ‘deplorable’ Trump will pull out of Paris Agreement as California burns

Canada’s Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault said the…

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Ottawa man testifies he received 'flurry' of punches in unprovoked attack by off-duty Windsor police officer
Star

January 20, 2025

Ottawa man testifies he received ‘flurry’ of punches in unprovoked attack by off-duty Windsor police officer

An Ottawa man testified Monday that he received “a flurry…

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At a friendly diner on the U.S. border, patrons react to Trump's inauguration
Star

January 20, 2025

At a friendly diner on the U.S. border, patrons react to Trump’s inauguration

Best Friends Family Diner sits at the intersection of New…

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No Trump tariffs for now, but Canadian businesses are preparing anyway
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January 20, 2025

No Trump tariffs for now, but Canadian businesses are preparing anyway

Canada might be spared from Donald Trump’s tariffs for now…

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Panama Canal 'will continue to be Panamanian,' country's president says in response to Trump
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January 20, 2025

Panama Canal ‘will continue to be Panamanian,’ country’s president says in response to Trump

Doubling down on his pre-inauguration threat to reimpose U.S. control…

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