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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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During New York visit, Carney says Canada 'has what the world wants' at a critical time
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September 8, 2025

During New York visit, Carney says Canada ‘has what the world wants’ at a critical time

Prime Minister Mark Carney pitched Canada as a reliable trading…

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Canada recognizes state of Palestine, offers help to build peaceful future with Israel
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September 8, 2025

Canada recognizes state of Palestine, offers help to build peaceful future with Israel

Canada now officially recognizes the state of Palestine and is…

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Man arrested after driving child-size pink Barbie Jeep through Prince George, B.C.
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September 8, 2025

Man arrested after driving child-size pink Barbie Jeep through Prince George, B.C.

Police and a legal expert say driving any motorized vehicle,…

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House prices dropping in Canada's most expensive cities, but still out of reach for many
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September 8, 2025

House prices dropping in Canada’s most expensive cities, but still out of reach for many

Housing prices are dipping in Canada’s priciest markets, but real…

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Why some Canadians are betting big on 3D printed housing in Canada
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September 8, 2025

Why some Canadians are betting big on 3D printed housing in Canada

Linda Reisman has made a big bet on the future…

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Threats in the hall, blood on the floor: 'Trauma Tower' racks up most police calls in Kingston, Ont.
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September 8, 2025

Threats in the hall, blood on the floor: ‘Trauma Tower’ racks up most police calls in Kingston, Ont.

Tracey Nicholson cried tears of joy when her 11-year wait…

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Ontario considering order that would kill hundreds of new rental homes
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September 8, 2025

Ontario considering order that would kill hundreds of new rental homes

Ontario’s housing minister is considering stepping in to quash a…

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Public backlash to four-storey multiplex homes in Burnaby, B.C., has council scaling back
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September 8, 2025

Public backlash to four-storey multiplex homes in Burnaby, B.C., has council scaling back

Public outrage over the size of new multiplex homes popping…

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Modular housing was a hit in Sweden but a bust in the U.S. How will Canada do?
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September 8, 2025

Modular housing was a hit in Sweden but a bust in the U.S. How will Canada do?

Like Sweden, Japan and the U.S. before it, Canada will…

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