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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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Jean Marie River, N.W.T., facing outbreak of respiratory illness, chief says
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January 18, 2025

Jean Marie River, N.W.T., facing outbreak of respiratory illness, chief says

Jean Marie River Chief Melanie Menacho said she and other…

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Eggs recalled in multiple provinces over salmonella concerns
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January 18, 2025

Eggs recalled in multiple provinces over salmonella concerns

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall covers Compliments,…

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South Korean court extends president's detention over concerns he will 'destroy evidence'
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January 18, 2025

South Korean court extends president’s detention over concerns he will ‘destroy evidence’

South Korean investigators probing impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for…

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4 of Canada's biggest banks leave Mark Carney-led climate initiative
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January 18, 2025

4 of Canada’s biggest banks leave Mark Carney-led climate initiative

Four of Canada’s biggest banks have left the UN-backed Net-Zero…

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This B.C. mom asked local grocery stores to bring in special carts for son who has a disability. They did
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January 18, 2025

This B.C. mom asked local grocery stores to bring in special carts for son who has a disability. They did

The cart is like a traditional cart but removes where…

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Coal firm suing Alberta government for billions argues minister's comments back up its claim
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January 18, 2025

Coal firm suing Alberta government for billions argues minister’s comments back up its claim

A coal company suing the Alberta government is arguing that…

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Pamela Anderson planned to make pickles at home in B.C. Then, she was offered the role of a lifetime
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January 18, 2025

Pamela Anderson planned to make pickles at home in B.C. Then, she was offered the role of a lifetime

Having just finished her Broadway stint as Roxie Hart in…

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Sask. pig spleen weather prognosticator carries on family tradition
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January 18, 2025

Sask. pig spleen weather prognosticator carries on family tradition

Jeff Woodward isn’t a meteorologist, but he has prepared a…

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France is considering extending its nuclear umbrella to Europe. But can it?
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January 18, 2025

France is considering extending its nuclear umbrella to Europe. But can it?

Sixty-four years ago, with the world gripped by the fear of…

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