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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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Airlines don’t have to tell you how much legroom you’ll have on your flight. Here’s what you need to know
Star

January 8, 2026

Airlines don’t have to tell you how much legroom you’ll have on your flight. Here’s what you need to know

Economy seating on a flight tends to be a squeeze…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 8, 2026

Second suspect charged with murder in fatal Oshawa, Ont., stabbing: police

OSHAWA — Police say they’ve arrested and charged a second…

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Human Interest, National, Ontario/Quebec

January 8, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Victims’ families mark six-year anniversary of Flight PS752 downing in Iran

RICHMOND HILL — The group representing families of passengers killed…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

January 8, 2026

Sharif Hassan

Kashechewan First Nation evacuation plans will prioritize 500 vulnerable people: feds

Indigenous Services Canada says the evacuation of 500 vulnerable people…

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Education, National, Politics

January 8, 2026

Sarah Ritchie

Conservative MP accuses students of free speech attack after campus event cancelled

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Garnett Genuis accused a student group…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 8, 2026

Jim Bronskill

Supreme Court to hear challenge of law allowing Ontario Place redevelopment

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will hear an…

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Ontario/Quebec, Sports

January 8, 2026

Rianna Lim

FanDuel fined $350k after suspicious betting activity in table tennis games: AGCO

Ontario’s alcohol and gaming regulator says FanDuel Canada is facing…

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Business, Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Transport

January 8, 2026

Toronto’s 2026 budget proposal includes 2.2 per cent property tax hike, TTC fare caps

TORONTO — The City of Toronto is proposing several measures…

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Sports

January 8, 2026

Argonauts head coach Mike Miller unveils his 2026 coaching staff

TORONTO — Mike Miller and Chris Miller are together again….

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