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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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Drake launches 2nd legal action over Kendrick Lamar's song. What could happen next?
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November 26, 2024

Drake launches 2nd legal action over Kendrick Lamar’s song. What could happen next?

Drake has launched a second legal action against Universal Music…

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Economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Vancouver estimated at $157M
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November 26, 2024

Economic impact of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Vancouver estimated at $157M

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour will have an estimated $ 157-million…

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This Canada's Drag Race star called out low pay at a St. John's bar — on TV. Here's what happened next
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November 26, 2024

This Canada’s Drag Race star called out low pay at a St. John’s bar — on TV. Here’s what happened next

A St. John’s performer is urging the city’s drag community…

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Security forces in Pakistan launch operation to disperse Imran Khan's supporters from streets
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November 26, 2024

Security forces in Pakistan launch operation to disperse Imran Khan’s supporters from streets

Pakistani security forces launched an operation Tuesday night to disperse…

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Crowsnest Pass voted for coal — other Alberta communities don't all share the enthusiasm
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November 26, 2024

Crowsnest Pass voted for coal — other Alberta communities don’t all share the enthusiasm

Residents in Crowsnest Pass in southwestern Alberta voted decisively Monday…

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Cause of B.C. teen's H5N1 avian flu infection still unknown, health officials say
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November 26, 2024

Cause of B.C. teen’s H5N1 avian flu infection still unknown, health officials say

B.C. health officials say they still don’t know how a…

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Study finds Indigenous people cultivated hazelnuts 7,000 years ago, challenging modern assumptions
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November 26, 2024

Study finds Indigenous people cultivated hazelnuts 7,000 years ago, challenging modern assumptions

A new study indicates Indigenous peoples in what is now…

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Everyone says they're tired. Me? I fell asleep behind the wheel and knew something was really wrong
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November 26, 2024

Everyone says they’re tired. Me? I fell asleep behind the wheel and knew something was really wrong

Jenny Lee-Gilmore had trouble staying awake in school, vivid sleep…

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Why some book fans are leaving Amazon-owned Goodreads in wake of the U.S. election
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November 26, 2024

Why some book fans are leaving Amazon-owned Goodreads in wake of the U.S. election

Hold onto your book reviews, because X isn’t the only…

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