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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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Montreal mall criticized for using Baby Shark song to deter homeless people
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November 28, 2024

Montreal mall criticized for using Baby Shark song to deter homeless people

Sam Watts, CEO of Welcome Hall Mission, says the “cruel…

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Canada expands recall of organic carrots at risk of E. coli contamination
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November 28, 2024

Canada expands recall of organic carrots at risk of E. coli contamination

Canadian officials say an additional organic carrot product is under…

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Australia passes youth social media ban. Now, it has to figure out how it will actually work
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November 28, 2024

Australia passes youth social media ban. Now, it has to figure out how it will actually work

Australia on Thursday passed into law a social media ban…

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16 caught crossing illegally into U.S. from Canada in days before Trump tariff threat
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November 28, 2024

16 caught crossing illegally into U.S. from Canada in days before Trump tariff threat

On a late Saturday afternoon, two days before U.S. president-elect Donald…

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How Canada can hit the U.S. where it hurts in fight against Trump's tariffs
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November 28, 2024

How Canada can hit the U.S. where it hurts in fight against Trump’s tariffs

Trump has threatened to impose 25 per cent tariffs on…

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Hiker who survived 50 days in B.C. wilderness released from hospital
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November 28, 2024

Hiker who survived 50 days in B.C. wilderness released from hospital

The 20-year-old man who survived 50 days in the woods…

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Mexico will retaliate if U.S. moves ahead with Trump's tariff plans, president says
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November 28, 2024

Mexico will retaliate if U.S. moves ahead with Trump’s tariff plans, president says

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday Mexico would retaliate…

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Man faces dozens of charges after violent armed carjackings in Toronto, Mississauga
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November 28, 2024

Man faces dozens of charges after violent armed carjackings in Toronto, Mississauga

A 29-year-old man is facing over a dozen charges, with…

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Branding, venues, rule changes: 5 things to follow ahead of the PWHL's new campaign
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November 27, 2024

Branding, venues, rule changes: 5 things to follow ahead of the PWHL’s new campaign

The Toronto Sceptres and Boston Fleet will kick off regular-season…

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