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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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Business, Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 13, 2026

Jim Bronskill

Feds to contribute money to the fight against extortion in southern Ontario

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will give Peel…

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Sports

January 13, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Toronto Raptors exceeding expectations at midway point of NBA season

TORONTO — A year ago, the Toronto Raptors were torn…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 13, 2026

Man accused of shooting officer in Welland, Ont., facing additional charges: police

Police in Niagara Region say a man accused of shooting…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

January 13, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Proposed sureties testify at bail hearing for man accused in Ryan Wedding case

TORONTO — A woman offering to help supervise an Ontario…

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Politics, Prairies/BC

January 13, 2026

Brieanna Charlebois

‘I’m in’: Caroline Elliott confirms run for B.C. Conservative leadership

VANCOUVER — Political commentator Caroline Elliott has confirmed she will…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Health, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Real Estate, Social

January 13, 2026

Liam Casey and Allison Jones

Nearly 85,000 people homeless in Ontario, up 8 per cent in one year: report

TORONTO — Homelessness is getting worse across Ontario with an…

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14 students, driver taken to hospital after Manitoba school bus crash: police
Star

January 13, 2026

14 students, driver taken to hospital after Manitoba school bus crash: police

Some patients being flown to Winnipeg Four people in stable…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, International

January 13, 2026

Mark Kennedy

Scott Adams, whose comic strip ‘Dilbert’ ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68

Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip “Dilbert” captured the frustration…

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Social, Sports

January 13, 2026

Neil Davidson

Canadian midfielder Emma Regan leaves the NSL’s AFC Toronto to join a NWSL team

TORONTO — Midfielder Emma Regan’s breakthrough year with Canada and…

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