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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, Hardware, Lifestyle, Software, Sports

November 20, 2025

Christopher Reynolds

Canadians are betting record sums online — and falling in debt. Here’s how to dig out

Rob Kilner’s clients carry gambling debts ranging from a few…

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Sports

November 20, 2025

Guelph Storm to host Memorial Cup junior hockey championship in 2027

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League’s Guelph Storm will host…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

November 20, 2025

Rianna Lim

Doug Ford government to introduce ‘Buy Ontario’ legislation

TORONTO — The Ontario government announced plans to introduce legislation…

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Syrian family reunited in Alberta after nearly a decade of immigration hurdles
Star

November 20, 2025

Syrian family reunited in Alberta after nearly a decade of immigration hurdles

Baraah Mohammad wanted to join her family in Canada after…

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Do kids still want toys? Toy stores are struggling, but don't just blame screens
Star

November 20, 2025

Do kids still want toys? Toy stores are struggling, but don’t just blame screens

In the age of screens, amid reports of retail stores…

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She lost 5 children during the war in Gaza — now she’s raising 36 grandkids in a tent
Star

November 20, 2025

She lost 5 children during the war in Gaza — now she’s raising 36 grandkids in a tent

Reda Aliwa, 60, is caring for her 36 grandchildren in…

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Human Interest, Justice, National, Social

November 19, 2025

Kelly Geraldine Malone

Seven Canadians charged in U.S. drug probe linked to ex-Olympian

WASHINGTON — Seven Canadians have been arrested for extradition to…

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Business, Entertainment, Arts, Retail

November 19, 2025

Tara Deschamps

Auction of 27 Hudson’s Bay paintings wraps after ‘tremendous’ demand

TORONTO — The future homes for 27 pieces of Hudson’s…

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Education, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

November 19, 2025

Allison Jones

Ontario education minister eyes more possible board takeovers with now-passed bill

TORONTO — Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra is signalling that…

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