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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, Politics

January 9, 2026

Allison Jones and Liam Casey

Ontario sues Skills Development Fund-linked company over alleged fraud

TORONTO — The Ontario government has filed a lawsuit against…

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Canada now approves far fewer Jordan’s Principle education requests in Ontario, tribunal hears
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January 9, 2026

Canada now approves far fewer Jordan’s Principle education requests in Ontario, tribunal hears

The federal government has drastically cut funding for First Nations…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 9, 2026

Man, 18, arrested in two unprovoked stabbings in Toronto: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say an 18-year-old man has been…

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Tehran evaluating U.S. proposal to end war, but Iranian lawmaker calls it 'American wish list'
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January 9, 2026

Tehran evaluating U.S. proposal to end war, but Iranian lawmaker calls it ‘American wish list’

Oil prices down 10%, major currencies strengthen amid optimism of…

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Trump's plan to guide ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz may be 'extraordinarily' difficult
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January 9, 2026

Trump’s plan to guide ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz may be ‘extraordinarily’ difficult

The U.S. plan to safely escort hundreds of stranded ships…

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Iran seizes container ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
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January 9, 2026

Iran seizes container ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire

What to know about the conflict in the Middle East…

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Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, says blockade ​of Iranian ports will continue
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January 9, 2026

Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, says blockade ​of Iranian ports will continue

U.S. President Donald Trump says he is extending the ceasefire…

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Trump offers mixed messages and contrasting outlooks about war in Iran as ceasefire set to end
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January 9, 2026

Trump offers mixed messages and contrasting outlooks about war in Iran as ceasefire set to end

U.S. President Donald Trump offered mixed messages Monday about the…

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Iran vows retaliation after accusing U.S. of 'armed piracy' amid dueling blockades
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January 9, 2026

Iran vows retaliation after accusing U.S. of ‘armed piracy’ amid dueling blockades

Iran’s top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya, accused ‌the U.S….

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