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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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N.S. native J.D. Fortune reflects on 20 years since Rock Star: INXS
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September 7, 2025

N.S. native J.D. Fortune reflects on 20 years since Rock Star: INXS

The 2005 reality television show Rock Star: INXS saw 15…

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These homes generate power for the grid — and residents don't worry about blackouts
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September 7, 2025

These homes generate power for the grid — and residents don’t worry about blackouts

When there’s a local power outage, it doesn’t affect Rebecca…

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Montreal man spends 50 years tracking down his ancestor's lost paintings
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September 7, 2025

Montreal man spends 50 years tracking down his ancestor’s lost paintings

William Raphael’s paintings of Quebec in the 1800s are in…

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I'm part of the sandwich generation, as both a new mom and a caregiver for my mom
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September 7, 2025

I’m part of the sandwich generation, as both a new mom and a caregiver for my mom

Beverley Ann D’Cruz was just settling into life as a…

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Igor Gouzenko defected 80 years ago. His Cold War-era bravery hasn't been forgotten
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September 7, 2025

Igor Gouzenko defected 80 years ago. His Cold War-era bravery hasn’t been forgotten

A small gathering at an Ontario cemetery Saturday commemorated the…

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With move to 'forever home,' Prince and Princess of Wales could offer hint of 'more egalitarian' monarchy
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September 7, 2025

With move to ‘forever home,’ Prince and Princess of Wales could offer hint of ‘more egalitarian’ monarchy

The Prince and Princess of Wales returned to official duties…

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Ontario/Quebec, Sports

September 6, 2025

Hockey world remembers Montreal Canadiens legend Ken Dryden

MONTREAL — The first time Ken Dryden walked into the…

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Riders victorious over Bombers in annual Banjo Bowl
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September 6, 2025

Riders victorious over Bombers in annual Banjo Bowl

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders faced off Saturday…

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Aryna Sabalenka retains U.S. Open title with straight-sets win over Amanda Anisimova
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September 6, 2025

Aryna Sabalenka retains U.S. Open title with straight-sets win over Amanda Anisimova

Aryna Sabalenka did not make many mistakes — well, until…

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