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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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Why Nova Scotia's wildfire smoke choked N.B. and what it means for your health
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August 5, 2025

Why Nova Scotia’s wildfire smoke choked N.B. and what it means for your health

Smoky conditions had some people in southeastern New Brunswick and…

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Homes damaged by out-of-control wildfire in Nova Scotia's Annapolis County
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August 5, 2025

Homes damaged by out-of-control wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis County

Some homes in western Nova Scotia have been destroyed by…

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Firefighters save WW II plane crash site from N.S. wildfire
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August 5, 2025

Firefighters save WW II plane crash site from N.S. wildfire

Firefighters in West Dalhousie, N.S., have successfully saved a memorial…

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She lost her home, cats and prosthetic leg in a N.L. wildfire. But she's determined to go back
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August 5, 2025

She lost her home, cats and prosthetic leg in a N.L. wildfire. But she’s determined to go back

Elsa Fitzgerald lost everything in the Kingston fire when it…

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Homeless people in Nova Scotia's woods choosing to stay despite ban, wildfire risk
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August 5, 2025

Homeless people in Nova Scotia’s woods choosing to stay despite ban, wildfire risk

As wildfires burn around Nova Scotia and officials caution about…

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N.L. community residents question where firefighting assets go, and why
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August 5, 2025

N.L. community residents question where firefighting assets go, and why

Curtis Penney, of Western Bay, has been living out of…

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Potential rainfall brings hopes for a 'good day' in N.L. wildfire fight
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August 5, 2025

Potential rainfall brings hopes for a ‘good day’ in N.L. wildfire fight

Water bomber continue to work the ongoing wildfires burning in…

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N.S. man purposely violates ban on entering woods, gets handed $28K fine
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August 5, 2025

N.S. man purposely violates ban on entering woods, gets handed $28K fine

A Nova Scotia man has been slapped with a fine…

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Premier warns N.L. residents to prepare as wildfire approaches St. John's
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August 5, 2025

Premier warns N.L. residents to prepare as wildfire approaches St. John’s

An evacuation alert has been issued for parts of the towns…

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