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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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'She was a force': Ione Christensen, former Yukon commissioner and senator, dead at 91
Star

September 17, 2025

‘She was a force’: Ione Christensen, former Yukon commissioner and senator, dead at 91

Ione Christensen, the former Yukon commissioner, senator, first female mayor…

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Minister dismisses concerns over discrimination as Alberta's citizenship marker on IDs draws skepticism
Star

September 17, 2025

Minister dismisses concerns over discrimination as Alberta’s citizenship marker on IDs draws skepticism

The Alberta government’s plan to add Canadian citizenship markers to…

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Justice, National, Politics, Social

September 16, 2025

Man facing extradition after migrant family froze to death at Canada-U.S. border

Another man has been arrested in connection with a human…

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Alberta changes carbon tax program to let companies avoid provincial emissions fees
Star

September 16, 2025

Alberta changes carbon tax program to let companies avoid provincial emissions fees

The Alberta government is changing its industrial carbon tax program…

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Ontario/Quebec

September 16, 2025

Ford believes Carney will designate Highway 401 tunnel as ‘national interest’ project

Ontario Premier Doug Ford believes Prime Minister Mark Carney will…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

September 16, 2025

Man dead after shooting in Toronto’s east end, one suspect arrested: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have arrested one suspect…

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Canada's largest nuclear research reactor is getting even bigger
Star

September 16, 2025

Canada’s largest nuclear research reactor is getting even bigger

McMaster University is planning on hiring up to 16 people…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec

September 16, 2025

Engine failure led to small plane crash in Toronto: Transportation Safety Board

TORONTO — Engine failure is to blame for the small…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

September 16, 2025

Hamilton police officer charged with assault after woman injured during arrest: SIU

Ontario’s police watchdog says a Hamilton police officer has been…

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