Articles

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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Ontario/Quebec, Sports

October 12, 2025

Ritika Dubey

Blue Jays are the bird of choice for many this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving dinner is looking a bit different for one Vancouver…

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Fears for depressed turnout in the 2025 Calgary meh-lection
Star

October 12, 2025

Fears for depressed turnout in the 2025 Calgary meh-lection

With a mix of inattention and indecision tamping down excitement,…

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Nova Scotia's painted 'eyeball rocks' will soon be no more
Star

October 12, 2025

Nova Scotia’s painted ‘eyeball rocks’ will soon be no more

Jason Smith, one of the original artists, says he’s sad…

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Ontario Sikh leader explains why he refused protection: 'I’d rather take India’s bullet'
Star

October 12, 2025

Ontario Sikh leader explains why he refused protection: ‘I’d rather take India’s bullet’

The man who has replaced Hardeep Singh Nijjar as the…

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In just a day, volunteers found hundreds of birds that crashed into Toronto-area buildings
Star

October 12, 2025

In just a day, volunteers found hundreds of birds that crashed into Toronto-area buildings

More than 300 birds that had crashed into windows across…

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Restaurants are bringing the heat as spicy dishes attract trend-chasing customers
Star

October 12, 2025

Restaurants are bringing the heat as spicy dishes attract trend-chasing customers

Never mind plain old burgers and fries: Young foodies want…

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Canada eyes putting nuclear reactors on the moon
Star

October 12, 2025

Canada eyes putting nuclear reactors on the moon

In order to maintain a presence on the moon, there’s…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

October 12, 2025

Son arrested in connection with mother’s homicide, Ontario Provincial Police say

SIMCOE — Ontario Provincial Police say they’ve arrested one person…

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Sports

October 12, 2025

Gregory Strong

Right-hander Kevin Gausman gets Game 1 start for Blue Jays in ALCS against Mariners

TORONTO — It has become a familiar routine for the…

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