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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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Foreign affairs minister says she has 'utmost confidence' in ICC judge sanctioned by U.S.
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August 20, 2025

Foreign affairs minister says she has ‘utmost confidence’ in ICC judge sanctioned by U.S.

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Tuesday that she’s…

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Environment, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

August 20, 2025

Ontario man who raised a pack of wolf-dogs worries government will euthanize them

When a friend asked for help to build a fenced…

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Alberta boy escapes alleged abductor's car in 'catch a predator' scheme police call 'amazingly dangerous'
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August 20, 2025

Alberta boy escapes alleged abductor’s car in ‘catch a predator’ scheme police call ‘amazingly dangerous’

A 12-year-old boy escaped from the car of an alleged…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

August 20, 2025

Shooting in Brampton, Ont., leaves one dead, one injured: Peel police

BRAMPTON — Peel police say one person is dead and…

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Sports

August 20, 2025

Toronto FC sells Honduran midfielder Deybi Flores to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Najma SC

TORONTO — Toronto FC continued its rebuild Wednesday, selling defensive…

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TikTok Canada is closing soon. The Beaches and bbno$ warn it will hurt homegrown artists
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August 20, 2025

TikTok Canada is closing soon. The Beaches and bbno$ warn it will hurt homegrown artists

For Canadian musicians, TikTok can be as vital as radio…

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Tick-borne Rocky Mountain spotted fever spreading in Canada
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August 20, 2025

Tick-borne Rocky Mountain spotted fever spreading in Canada

Dr. Alex Carignan posted this photo of the rash from…

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Walmart recalls frozen shrimp in 13 U.S. states over risk of radioactivity
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August 20, 2025

Walmart recalls frozen shrimp in 13 U.S. states over risk of radioactivity

Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 U.S….

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Russia's foreign minister derides 'clumsy' Western efforts on Ukraine war as NATO meets
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August 20, 2025

Russia’s foreign minister derides ‘clumsy’ Western efforts on Ukraine war as NATO meets

Russia said Wednesday attempts to resolve security issues relating to…

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