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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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U.S. air force to deny retirement benefits to transgender service members being forced out
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August 7, 2025

U.S. air force to deny retirement benefits to transgender service members being forced out

The U.S. air force said Thursday it would deny all…

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This man keeps racing Toronto streetcars and winning 
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August 7, 2025

This man keeps racing Toronto streetcars and winning 

Mac Bauer says his victories are emblematic of the fact…

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Sports

August 7, 2025

Toronto FC adds to its attack, acquiring Djordje Mihailovic as a designated player

TORONTO — Toronto FC has acquired Djordje Mihailovic from the…

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Police charge southern Alberta First Nation chief with sexual assault
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August 7, 2025

Police charge southern Alberta First Nation chief with sexual assault

Edmonton police have charged 71-year-old Tsuut’ina Nation Chief Roy Whitney…

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Business, Mining, National, Ontario/Quebec, Social

August 7, 2025

Ontario First Nation asks for halt to Ring of Fire mining development

TORONTO — An Ontario First Nation that has worked toward…

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Alberta no longer sure about big savings from auto insurance reforms
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August 7, 2025

Alberta no longer sure about big savings from auto insurance reforms

Danielle Smith said the new system would cut premiums by…

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Is 'greenhushing' such a bad thing?
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August 7, 2025

Is ‘greenhushing’ such a bad thing?

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at…

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Ontario/Quebec

August 7, 2025

Man arrested after international student killed by stray bullet in Hamilton: police

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in the death of…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Film

August 7, 2025

‘The ends are hot right now’: Scarborough’s ‘Shook’ captures life on Toronto’s edges

TORONTO — There’s a scene in “Shook” in which the…

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