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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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Health, Human Interest, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

September 18, 2025

Allison Jones

Ontario doctors awarded compensation increases, family docs to be paid for admin work

TORONTO — Ontario’s doctors have a new, four-year agreement with…

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Business, Sports

September 18, 2025

Jim Lawson appointed vice chair of Hamilton Sports Group

HAMILTON — Jim Lawson was appointed vice chair of Hamilton…

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Building ventilation invented by ancient Persians and Romans is making a modern comeback
Star

September 18, 2025

Building ventilation invented by ancient Persians and Romans is making a modern comeback

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at…

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Business, Construction, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Transport

September 18, 2025

Trade corridor partnership connecting northern and southern Ontario announced

SAULT STE. MARIE — Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., and the…

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Local history buffs race to save centuries-old log cabin north of Toronto from demolition
Star

September 18, 2025

Local history buffs race to save centuries-old log cabin north of Toronto from demolition

Councillors and local history buffs in the Town of East…

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In a losing battle for care, she applied for MAID. Now this Halifax woman is ready to live
Star

September 18, 2025

In a losing battle for care, she applied for MAID. Now this Halifax woman is ready to live

A Nova Scotia woman who applied for medical assistance in…

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5 writers make the 2025 CBC Nonfiction Prize shortlist
Star

September 18, 2025

5 writers make the 2025 CBC Nonfiction Prize shortlist

Read the five works contending for $6,000 from the Canada…

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Art or ad? Giant portrait of Hamilton real estate agent raises eyebrows as artist defends 'gesture of thanks'
Star

September 18, 2025

Art or ad? Giant portrait of Hamilton real estate agent raises eyebrows as artist defends ‘gesture of thanks’

“I hope people see the big picture,” says Scott McDonald…

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Carney heads to Mexico in search of an ally — and opportunities
Star

September 18, 2025

Carney heads to Mexico in search of an ally — and opportunities

Canada’s relationship with Mexico took a hit last fall when…

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