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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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New year, new tax measures: What to expect in 2026
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January 1, 2026

New year, new tax measures: What to expect in 2026

The coming year will see some changes to existing tax…

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A small shop in Saguenay, Que., sewed up the contract to dress Canada’s highest court
Star

January 1, 2026

A small shop in Saguenay, Que., sewed up the contract to dress Canada’s highest court

How to balance tradition with modernization? The team at Les…

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Cool space stuff you don’t want to miss in 2026, including a Canadian who’s heading to the moon
Star

January 1, 2026

Cool space stuff you don’t want to miss in 2026, including a Canadian who’s heading to the moon

This year brought us our third-known interstellar visitor, beautiful displays…

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Trump's 'unprecedented' diplomat recall sparks concerns over politicization of foreign service
Star

January 1, 2026

Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ diplomat recall sparks concerns over politicization of foreign service

The Trump administration’s recent recall of 30 career diplomats from…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 1, 2026

Toronto Police make sexual assault and confinement arrest in city’s west end

TORONTO — A man is facing more than a dozen…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

January 1, 2026

Two dead, one injured in head-on collision near Brockville, Ont.

The Ontario Provincial Police say two people were killed and…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

December 31, 2025

Woman struck by two vehicles in hit-and-run dies, one suspect charged: Toronto police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a suspect in a fatal…

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Human Interest, Ontario/Quebec, Weather

December 31, 2025

Barrie, Ont., cancels New Year’s Eve celebration due to severe weather

BARRIE — The City of Barrie is cancelling its outdoor…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

December 31, 2025

Man accused of setting tent on fire while victim inside now charged with murder

TORONTO — Toronto police have upgraded a charge against a…

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