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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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Labour, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

August 15, 2025

Brampton mayor Patrick Brown says public servants must return to office full-time

Brampton mayor Patrick Brown is following the province’s lead by…

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Global plastics treaty negotiations fail to reach a consensus — again
Star

August 15, 2025

Global plastics treaty negotiations fail to reach a consensus — again

Worldwide plastic production is on course to triple by 2060,…

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Carney to visit Mexico next month as both countries navigate tense U.S. relations
Star

August 15, 2025

Carney to visit Mexico next month as both countries navigate tense U.S. relations

Both Mexico and Canada have been subject to tariffs and…

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'A huge community has a huge hole in it,' says family of father killed in crash north of Toronto
Star

August 15, 2025

‘A huge community has a huge hole in it,’ says family of father killed in crash north of Toronto

When Jordan Cristillo remembers his brother Andrew, who died tragically…

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41 more potential unmarked graves found at former B.C. residential school, shíshálh Nation says
Star

August 15, 2025

41 more potential unmarked graves found at former B.C. residential school, shíshálh Nation says

The shíshálh Nation says ground-penetrating radar has identified 41 additional…

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More than 500 humanoid robots compete in first world games in China
Star

August 15, 2025

More than 500 humanoid robots compete in first world games in China

Androids from 16 countries competed for gold in competitions such…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

August 15, 2025

Police watchdog clears Toronto police officers involved in fatal shooting of teen

Ontario’s police watchdog says it has found no reasonable grounds…

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Sports

August 15, 2025

Rejuvenated Toronto FC set for Djordje Mihailovic’s home debut against Columbus Crew

TORONTO — There’s a feeling of freshness around Toronto FC…

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Business, Construction, Ontario/Quebec, Real Estate

August 15, 2025

Ontario allows more density, building height near Toronto transit

TORONTO — Ontario’s housing minister says the province has approved…

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