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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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Campaign at P.E.I.'s Confederation Centre draws criticism for featuring John A. Macdonald's face
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August 14, 2025

Campaign at P.E.I.’s Confederation Centre draws criticism for featuring John A. Macdonald’s face

Some business owners in downtown Charlottetown are refusing to use…

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Scientists fear political meddling after Ontario premier vows to hunt down anyone testing on dogs
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August 14, 2025

Scientists fear political meddling after Ontario premier vows to hunt down anyone testing on dogs

Some researchers say they’re concerned about possible political interference in…

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He felt 'chased' by anxiety and got help online. Now that resource experts trust could be shut down
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August 14, 2025

He felt ‘chased’ by anxiety and got help online. Now that resource experts trust could be shut down

Some mental health experts are worried Anxiety Canada’s online resources…

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Ontario/Quebec

August 14, 2025

Man versus machine: Meet the Torontonian successfully racing the city’s streetcars

TORONTO — A year ago, Mac Bauer and his wife,…

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This PhD candidate wants to hear from Black, Indigenous people who say they've faced racism in health care
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August 14, 2025

This PhD candidate wants to hear from Black, Indigenous people who say they’ve faced racism in health care

A PhD candidate at the University of Northern British Columbia…

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House of Commons hit by cyberattack from 'threat actor': internal email
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August 14, 2025

House of Commons hit by cyberattack from ‘threat actor’: internal email

The House of Commons and Canada’s cybersecurity agency are investigating…

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Canada's national parks are free for everyone this summer. Should they be?
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August 14, 2025

Canada’s national parks are free for everyone this summer. Should they be?

Free admission to Canada’s national parks this summer has helped…

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Canadian shipyard slams B.C. Ferries' contract with Chinese shipbuilder
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August 14, 2025

Canadian shipyard slams B.C. Ferries’ contract with Chinese shipbuilder

Canada’s oldest shipyard says it cannot compete with low wages…

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Quebec's language watchdog targets Montreal pub over English sign
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August 14, 2025

Quebec’s language watchdog targets Montreal pub over English sign

Quebec’s language watchdog is reviewing the signage and online content…

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