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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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Winnipeg police shoot, kill man in parking lot after he stabbed officer
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November 25, 2024

Winnipeg police shoot, kill man in parking lot after he stabbed officer

Police shot and killed a man outside a bus shelter…

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You can't recycle glass in Newfoundland. This co-op came up with a smashing idea to change that
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November 24, 2024

You can’t recycle glass in Newfoundland. This co-op came up with a smashing idea to change that

People in St. John’s lined up for a rare chance…

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Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of Love Connection and Scrabble, dead at 83
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November 24, 2024

Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of Love Connection and Scrabble, dead at 83

Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of Wheel…

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U.A.E. arrests 3 after missing rabbi found dead; Israel warns Jews there to be on alert
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November 24, 2024

U.A.E. arrests 3 after missing rabbi found dead; Israel warns Jews there to be on alert

Israel said Sunday that the body of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi…

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For some in Nunavik, federal apology for dog slaughter is a step toward reconciliation
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November 24, 2024

For some in Nunavik, federal apology for dog slaughter is a step toward reconciliation

Inuit spoke about how much they depended on their sled…

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Israeli army orders Gaza City suburb evacuated, spurring another displacement wave
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November 24, 2024

Israeli army orders Gaza City suburb evacuated, spurring another displacement wave

The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders to residents in…

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In the market for the bat-ridden ruins of a former Newfoundland amusement park? Check out the price
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November 24, 2024

In the market for the bat-ridden ruins of a former Newfoundland amusement park? Check out the price

The Newfoundland and Labrador government is once again looking for…

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This Saskatoon pharmacist makes $100 luxury chocolate bars in her garage
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November 24, 2024

This Saskatoon pharmacist makes $100 luxury chocolate bars in her garage

Venessa Liang, aka FoodiePharmBabe, makes luxury chocolate bars and other…

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Canada's post-secondary industry predicts a storm ahead, as budget cuts shrink courses, staff
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November 24, 2024

Canada’s post-secondary industry predicts a storm ahead, as budget cuts shrink courses, staff

Cuts to staff, classes, programs and student services: Canada’s post-secondary…

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