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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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Federal government to sign first-ever modern treaty with Métis
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November 29, 2024

Federal government to sign first-ever modern treaty with Métis

The federal government will sign its first-ever modern treaty with…

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Australia is banning social media for those under 16. Is it a solution for Canada
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November 29, 2024

Australia is banning social media for those under 16. Is it a solution for Canada

Australia’s new law banning social media for those under 16…

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IN PHOTOS | Get a glimpse of the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral
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November 29, 2024

IN PHOTOS | Get a glimpse of the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral

The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen on Dec. 7,…

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Left a tip? There's a chance the worker you left it for won't get it
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November 29, 2024

Left a tip? There’s a chance the worker you left it for won’t get it

Be it buying a burger and fries or getting your…

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Inmates from North need more help, advocates say, after Nunavut man fatally shot by Winnipeg police
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November 29, 2024

Inmates from North need more help, advocates say, after Nunavut man fatally shot by Winnipeg police

Community members and advocates say better supports and resources are…

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‘This was totally preventable’: Proposed rules aim to stop CRA from paying out more bogus refunds
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November 29, 2024

‘This was totally preventable’: Proposed rules aim to stop CRA from paying out more bogus refunds

When the federal government tabled its 2025 budget last month,…

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Night train renaissance: For a greener trip, Europe's rolling back to the past
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November 29, 2024

Night train renaissance: For a greener trip, Europe’s rolling back to the past

In a time of growing climate anxiety, some operators are…

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Air Canada rolling out facial recognition technology at Vancouver airport
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November 29, 2024

Air Canada rolling out facial recognition technology at Vancouver airport

Starting Tuesday, customers who board most domestic Air Canada flights…

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Rogers clients complain of customer service nightmare, spending hours on hold to resolve simple issues
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November 29, 2024

Rogers clients complain of customer service nightmare, spending hours on hold to resolve simple issues

When Anil Sedha decided to cancel his Rogers business internet…

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