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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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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 16, 2026

Driver who towed sledders in parking lot faces stunt charge: Guelph police

GUELPH — Guelph police say an 18-year-old man has been…

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Education, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 16, 2026

Man wanted for allegedly setting fires on University of Toronto campus: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say they’re looking for a suspect…

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Ontario premier slams Canada’s 'lopsided' new EV deal with China
Star

January 16, 2026

Ontario premier slams Canada’s ‘lopsided’ new EV deal with China

Ontario Premier Doug Ford isn’t mincing words about Canada’s new…

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Sports

January 16, 2026

Toronto Argonauts re-sign veteran linebacker Adarius Pickett to CFL deal

TORONTO — Adarius Pickett is back with the Toronto Argonauts….

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Canadian track cyclist-turned-bobsledder Kelsey Mitchell in pursuit of her 3rd Olympics
Star

January 16, 2026

Canadian track cyclist-turned-bobsledder Kelsey Mitchell in pursuit of her 3rd Olympics

This coming weekend, Canada’s bobsleigh team will compete in Altenberg,…

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Big, barking, bellowing sea lions back in B.C.'s Howe Sound
Star

January 16, 2026

Big, barking, bellowing sea lions back in B.C.’s Howe Sound

“It’s almost like a biker gang convention. They just arrive…

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Federal government loses Emergencies Act appeal, court says use during convoy protest was unreasonable
Star

January 16, 2026

Federal government loses Emergencies Act appeal, court says use during convoy protest was unreasonable

The Liberal government unreasonably invoked the Emergencies Act to clear…

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Sports

January 16, 2026

Goldeneyes star Sarah Nurse set to return from injury against Sceptres

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Goldeneyes forward Sarah Nurse is set to…

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‘Insurrection’?: How Minnesota is being singled out in ‘largest’ crackdown ‘ever’ | About That
Star

January 16, 2026

‘Insurrection’?: How Minnesota is being singled out in ‘largest’ crackdown ‘ever’ | About That

A week after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent…

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