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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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Ottawa man jumped into river to save 8-year-old boy and man from drowning
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July 4, 2025

Ottawa man jumped into river to save 8-year-old boy and man from drowning

David Hickey jumped into the Ottawa River on Wednesday to…

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Sports

July 4, 2025

Springer homers twice, Blue Jays win 8-5 to sweep Yankees and take first in AL East

TORONTO — George Springer smacked a pair of two-run homers…

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Sports

July 4, 2025

Toronto FC beaten 3-1 by New York City FC in first game since buying out Italian DPs

NEW YORK — Toronto FC, in its first outing since…

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Canadian Army brigade commander steps down amid 'Blue Hackle Mafia' investigations
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July 4, 2025

Canadian Army brigade commander steps down amid ‘Blue Hackle Mafia’ investigations

The officer in charge of a Canadian Army brigade has…

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Military police watchdog calls public hearing into alleged civilian detention at Montreal base
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July 4, 2025

Military police watchdog calls public hearing into alleged civilian detention at Montreal base

Canada’s military police watchdog will hold a public interest hearing…

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Bail date set for 3 Quebec men accused of facilitating a terrorist activity
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July 4, 2025

Bail date set for 3 Quebec men accused of facilitating a terrorist activity

Three men facing terrorism-related charges and firearms offences will appear in…

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Defence minister calls extremist plot charges 'disturbing,' insists military culture is changing
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July 4, 2025

Defence minister calls extremist plot charges ‘disturbing,’ insists military culture is changing

Defence Minister David McGuinty called allegations that military members were…

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Defence Department expected to find savings even as its budget balloons
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July 4, 2025

Defence Department expected to find savings even as its budget balloons

The Department of National Defence will not be spared from…

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Army investigating members allegedly involved in 'abhorrent' Facebook group, Canada's top soldier says
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July 4, 2025

Army investigating members allegedly involved in ‘abhorrent’ Facebook group, Canada’s top soldier says

The Canadian Army is investigating members who allegedly shared what…

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