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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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Alberta premier argues for potential use of notwithstanding clause on transgender laws
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September 21, 2025

Alberta premier argues for potential use of notwithstanding clause on transgender laws

Alberta’s premier says her government might invoke the notwithstanding clause…

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September 21, 2025

Ontario NDP Leader Stiles wins leadership review, but says changes are needed

Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles won a leadership review on…

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Hall of Fame goalie Bernie Parent, who backstopped Flyers to back-to-back Stanley Cups, dead at 80
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September 21, 2025

Hall of Fame goalie Bernie Parent, who backstopped Flyers to back-to-back Stanley Cups, dead at 80

Bernie Parent, the Hall of Famer considered one of the…

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Ship noise from possible port expansion in Churchill, Man., could drive belugas away, experts fear
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September 21, 2025

Ship noise from possible port expansion in Churchill, Man., could drive belugas away, experts fear

Proposals to expand the Port of Churchill in northern ManitobaÂ…

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Canola farmers feel the pinch as tariffs threaten profits
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September 21, 2025

Canola farmers feel the pinch as tariffs threaten profits

Canola farmers across the Prairies are on track to harvest…

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How the votes need to land to get legislation passed this parliamentary session
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September 21, 2025

How the votes need to land to get legislation passed this parliamentary session

April’s election saw Canadians elect a slim Liberal minority government…

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How plastic fishing gear waste is being recycled into patio furniture — for now
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September 21, 2025

How plastic fishing gear waste is being recycled into patio furniture — for now

Canada’s first marine waste recycling program has been turning abandoned…

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As Canada prepares to recognize a Palestinian state, some in the West Bank fear it's too late
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September 21, 2025

As Canada prepares to recognize a Palestinian state, some in the West Bank fear it’s too late

The Israeli government has boasted it will bury the idea…

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How a 'made for television' state visit gave Trump what he wanted — and acted like a 'shield' for the U.K.
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September 21, 2025

How a ‘made for television’ state visit gave Trump what he wanted — and acted like a ‘shield’ for the U.K.

Donald Trump’s state visit to the U.K. may have given…

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