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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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Out-of-control N.L. fire has destroyed more than 200 structures, premier says
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August 19, 2025

Out-of-control N.L. fire has destroyed more than 200 structures, premier says

The Kingston fire was 10,708 hectares by Tuesday morning, but…

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Donations to Sean Feucht groups via B.C.-based charity add to financial transparency concerns raised in Canada
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August 19, 2025

Donations to Sean Feucht groups via B.C.-based charity add to financial transparency concerns raised in Canada

A non-profit watchdog says Canadians have no way of knowing…

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History made: Women's baseball debuts for first time at Canada Summer Games
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August 19, 2025

History made: Women’s baseball debuts for first time at Canada Summer Games

A feeling was electric at St. Pat’s Ballpark in St….

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Cottage owners pull rentals as new licensing rules affect Ontario
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August 19, 2025

Cottage owners pull rentals as new licensing rules affect Ontario

Short-term accommodation licensing is the latest strategy for municipalities regulating…

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Air Canada offers to cover passengers' added expenses racked up during strike
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August 19, 2025

Air Canada offers to cover passengers’ added expenses racked up during strike

On Thursday, Air Canada announced it will cover “reasonable” expenses…

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Ontario call for proposals to study feasibility of east-west pipeline criticized as 'hobbled together'
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August 19, 2025

Ontario call for proposals to study feasibility of east-west pipeline criticized as ‘hobbled together’

The prospect of an east-west energy corridor — backed by…

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Breastfeeding could help prevent early puberty in girls and boys, study suggests
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August 19, 2025

Breastfeeding could help prevent early puberty in girls and boys, study suggests

Girls and boys who were exclusively breastfed showed a reduced…

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Canada is running out of runway for its F-35 review
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August 19, 2025

Canada is running out of runway for its F-35 review

As the Trump administration grows irritated that Canada continues to…

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Catherine Galliford, the RCMP officer who launched a sexual harassment lawsuit against the force, dead at 58
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August 19, 2025

Catherine Galliford, the RCMP officer who launched a sexual harassment lawsuit against the force, dead at 58

Galliford’s treatment, which she said left her with PTSD and…

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