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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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Taylor Swift unveils cover art, release date for upcoming album
Star

August 13, 2025

Taylor Swift unveils cover art, release date for upcoming album

Taylor Swift unveiled the cover art, track list and release…

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Environment, Lifestyle, Ontario/Quebec

August 13, 2025

Pair of shaggy Highland cattle making their debut at the Toronto Zoo

TORONTO — Two delightfully shaggy new faces will be on…

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The world's oldest chicken keeps surviving everything life throws at her
Star

August 13, 2025

The world’s oldest chicken keeps surviving everything life throws at her

Life has not always been easy for Pearl, the world’s…

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Entertainment, Arts, Lifestyle, Ontario/Quebec

August 13, 2025

‘Always dreamt of putting a chicken nugget in a cookie’: Wacky combos on offer at CNE

TORONTO — Toronto’s beloved annual fair is touting a lineup…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

August 13, 2025

Police say 62-year-old woman, 51-year-old man found dead in Whitby, Ont., home

Durham regional police say a 62-year-old woman and a 51-year-old…

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Sports

August 13, 2025

Four-part series to document Hamilton Tiger-Cats 2025 CFL season

It’s been an eventful start for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and…

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Facing declining membership and rising costs, Scouts Canada cuts 30% of staff
Star

August 13, 2025

Facing declining membership and rising costs, Scouts Canada cuts 30% of staff

Scouts Canada says it has eliminated nearly one-third of its…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

August 13, 2025

Ontario just shy of meeting target of four hours direct care for LTC residents

TORONTO — Ontario failed to meet its legislated target for…

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Ontario/Quebec

August 13, 2025

Fire crews continue to battle two active wildfires in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.

KAWARTHA LAKES, ONT. — Kawartha Lakes officials say two wildfires…

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