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• Quebec man convicted in Mafia-linked conspiracy deported to Italy

  22-03-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Michele Torre, a Quebec man convicted in 1996 for his role in a Mafia-linked conspiracy, finally ran out of options to stay in Canada and boarded a plane Friday night to his native Italy, his lawyer said.
  
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• Election challenge withdrawn

  22-03-2019 21:20 via nugget.ca
  A court case challenging the validity of the Oct. 22 municipal election results has been withdrawn, according to the City of North Bay.
  A hearing had been scheduled at the North Bay Courthouse April 10.
  In a release issued Friday afternoon, the city said it has received notification the issue has been withdrawn.
  The application, filed in January by North Bay resident Mark Shannon under the Municipal Elections Act, also asked that City Clerk Karen McIsaac be ordered to retain all ballots and othe
  
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• Application for court ruling on North Bay election withdrawn

  22-03-2019 21:19 via nugget.ca
  North Bay has received notification that an application seeking a court ruling on the validity of the Oct. 22 municipal election results has been withdrawn, the city reports.
  A hearing scheduled for April 10 in the Superior Court of Justice will not proceed.
  The application, which was filed in January by North Bay resident Mark Shannon under the Municipal Elections Act, also asked that the city clerk be ordered to retain all ballots and other documents and materials related to the election beyon
  
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• 3 calls about scams to North Bay OPP in an hour, 2 lost money - NorthBayNipissing.com

  22-03-2019 21:13
  3 calls about scams to North Bay OPP in an hour, 2 lost money  NorthBayNipissing.comNORTH BAY - The OPP are warning residents that they have fielded three separate fraud related calls in the matter of an hour in North Bay.
  
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• Investors raise concerns on Newmont's proposed takeover of Goldcorp

  22-03-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — Investors are raising concerns about Newmont Mining Corp.'s proposed takeover of Goldcorp Inc. as early April votes on the deal approach. Hedge fund giant Paulson & Co. Inc. says in a letter that it believes the US$1.
  
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• Local Municipal Election court case dropped

  22-03-2019 21:02 via baytoday.ca
  The Corporation of the City of North Bay has received notification that an application seeking a court ruling on the validity of the October 22, 2018 municipal election results has been withdrawn.
  
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• 'The Voice' contestant Janice Freeman's cause of death confirmed - The North Bay Nugget

  22-03-2019 20:37
  'The Voice' contestant Janice Freeman's cause of death confirmed  The North Bay NuggetThe Voice contestant Janice Freeman died from a pulmonary embolism, according to her death certificate.According to website The Blast, Janice, who competed ...
  
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• Gas leak leads to Near North school closure

  22-03-2019 20:23 via baytoday.ca
  'Early this afternoon students from W.J. Fricker were relocated to Laurentian Learning Centre due to a potential gas leak at the school'
  
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• CANADA: Truck driver in fatal Broncos crash gets 8-year sentence

  22-03-2019 20:14 via baytoday.ca
  The judge cited the fact that 'families have been torn apart because of the loss'
  
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• Finance minister tells Halifax business audience not to link budget to election

  22-03-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  HALIFAX — Finance Minister Bill Morneau told a Halifax business audience today that they shouldn't think of this week's federal budget as an election document.
  
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• Crude-by-rail exports fall in January as Alberta started production cuts

  22-03-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  CALGARY — The National Energy Board says crude-by-rail exports in January fell compared with December, but remained more than twice as high as 12 months earlier.
  
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• CFL rules committee recommending second challenge for head coaches

  22-03-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — If a CFL head coach's first challenge is successful, the league's rules committee is recommending he get a second one this season.
  
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• Canadian mixed doubles curling championship down to final 12 teams

  22-03-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  FREDERICTON — The playoffs are set at the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship. The field has been trimmed from 32 teams to 12 for the playoffs after round-robin play wrapped up on Friday.
  
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• B.C. judge orders RCMP to give Meng data on devices seized during arrest

  22-03-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — A judge has ordered the RCMP to provide copies of the content on seven electronic devices to an executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies after they were seized at Vancouver's airport during her arrest.
  
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• North Bay school evacuated after gas line break

  22-03-2019 19:59 via nugget.ca
  W.J. Fricker students were relocated to Laurentian Learning Centre this afternoon due to a potential gas leak.
  Parents were notified at about 2:30 p.m. of the incident via email.
  The Near North District School Board stated in the email that a matter has been investigated and “we now have confirmation that there is a broken gas line on the roof at W.J. Fricker.”
  According to the board, a repair company has been contacted, but the school remains off limits to students and staff until r
  
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• W.J. Fricker evacuated due to broken gas line

  22-03-2019 19:46 via nugget.ca
  W.J. Fricker students have been relocated to Laurentian Learning Centre this afternoon due to a gas leak.
  Parents were notified around 2:30 p.m. of the incident via email.
  The Near North District School Board stated in the email that the matter has been investigated an “we now have confirmation that there is a broken gas line on the roof at W.J. Fricker.”
  According to the board, a repair company has been contacted, but the school remains off limits to students and staff until repairs
  
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• Reality TV recap: 'Survivor' cuts 2 in double tribal councils - The North Bay Nugget

  22-03-2019 19:45
  Reality TV recap: 'Survivor' cuts 2 in double tribal councils  The North Bay NuggetSurvivor Two tribal councils resulted in two major ousters and a tie-breaking blindside during this week's unprecedented double header of Survivor: Edge of ...
  
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• North Bay unemployment mostly continues at low point in February - North Bay Business Journal

  22-03-2019 19:11
  North Bay unemployment mostly continues at low point in February  North Bay Business JournalJoblessness in four of the North Bay's six counties last month held at levels lower than or at the state's 4.4 percent rate.
  
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• Michigan deal bars LGBT discrimination in state adoptions

  22-03-2019 19:06 via baytoday.ca
  LANSING, Mich. — Faith-based adoption agencies that are paid by the state of Michigan will no longer be able to turn away LGBT couples or individuals because of religious objections under a legal settlement announced Friday.
  
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• Canadian men's soccer squad runs deep with talent: coach

  22-03-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — Canadian striker Jonathan David didn't expect to be an immediate sensation in Belgian soccer. But in his first season with Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent, the Ottawa-raised 19-year-old has already put away eight goals in 23 matches.
  
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• Trump to nominate conservative Stephen Moore for Fed board

  22-03-2019 18:06 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate Stephen Moore, a conservative economic analyst and frequent critic of the Federal Reserve, to fill a vacancy on the Fed's seven-member board.
  
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• LUCENTI, Amelia (nee Valenti)

  22-03-2019 17:55 via baytoday.ca
  Peacefully passed away on March 20, 2019 at Eastholme Home for the Aged. Predeceased by her husband Carlo Lucenti. Loving mother of Carole Lucenti-Pucci, Bob Lucenti (Mary) and Rita (Lucenti) Ott (Ernst-predeceased).
  
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• A Celebrity dancing event for charity is on tap at the Davedi Club tonight

  22-03-2019 17:48 via baytoday.ca
  A total of six teams are taking part in Dancing with Easter Seals Stars fundraiser
  
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• North Bay floods alert businesses to uncover the quirks of their insurance coverage - North Bay Business Journal

  22-03-2019 17:31
  North Bay floods alert businesses to uncover the quirks of their insurance coverage  North Bay Business JournalThe importance of flood insurance was underscored after the February deluge inundated storefronts in Sonoma County, but here's other coverage business ...
  
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• Republicans ask to stay order blocking lame-duck laws

  22-03-2019 17:06 via baytoday.ca
  MADISON, Wis. — Republican lawmakers are asking an appeals court to halt a judge's order that temporarily blocks GOP-backed laws limiting the powers of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul.
  
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• Former NFL player Pacman Jones reaches plea in casino case

  22-03-2019 17:06 via baytoday.ca
  RISING SUN, Ind. — Former NFL cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has accepted a plea agreement following his arrest at a southeastern Indiana casino.
  
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• Barack Obama congratulates A-Rod J. Lo on their engagement

  22-03-2019 17:06 via baytoday.ca
  LOS ANGELES — Barack Obama is feeling the love about the engagement of Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez. A-Rod shared a congratulatory handwritten note Thursday on Twitter he received from the former president and his wife, Michelle.
  
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• Wilson-Raybould to reveal more details, documents on SNC-Lavalin affair

  22-03-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Jody Wilson-Raybould plans to reveal more — in writing — about her accusation that she faced improper pressure to prevent the criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin.
  
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• Warmth sets more records in parts of B.C., while avalanche risk remains high

  22-03-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — Record-breaking warmth that ushered spring into British Columbia is slowly moving east, but continues to bring sunny skies and high temperatures to the Interior, along with mounting concerns about avalanches.
  
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• Papa John's scores Shaq to help revive its image

  22-03-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — Papa John's has a new pitchman: Shaquille O'Neal. The chain says basketball Hall of Famer will appear on TV commercials and promoted Papa John's in other ways.
  
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• Chinese importers have stopped buying Canadian canola seed: Industry group

  22-03-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  WINNIPEG — Chinese importers stopped buying Canadian canola seed, leaving companies turning to other markets, according to an industry group.
  
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• Canada's Milos Raonic off to third round of Miami Open after walkover win

  22-03-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  MIAMI — Canada's Milos Raonic has advanced to the third round of the Miami Open without playing a single point. The No. 12 seed from Thornhill, Ont.
  
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• Canada's main stock index down sharply; loonie and crude futures lower

  22-03-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Canada's main stock index is down sharply this morning, along with the major U.S. market benchmarks. The S&P/TSX composite index was at 16,102.51, down 142.08 points after 90 minutes of trading.
  
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• Canada's Bianca Andreescu beats Kenin to advance to third round in Miami

  22-03-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  MIAMI — Canada's Bianca Andreescu has exacted revenge on one of the three women to beat her in the 2019 season. The 18-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., won her ninth consecutive match on Friday, beating No.
  
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• 2 hats are better than 1: Mendoza happy with ESPN, Mets role

  22-03-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — Jessica Mendoza has heard the ribbing. An ESPN "Sunday Night Baseball" analyst since 2015, she added a part-time role last month as a New York Mets baseball operations adviser.
  
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• Local Robotics team on target in Barrie

  22-03-2019 17:00 via baytoday.ca
  Team 1305 captures 1st place blue banner along with Innovation in Control Award
  
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• LEBLOND, Jacqueline (née Gervais)

  22-03-2019 16:38 via baytoday.ca
  No more suffering, no more pain, no more Alzheimer’s disease. It is with sadness we announce the passing of Jackie on March 14 2019 in her 80th year. Wife of Jean D’Arc Leblond.
  
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• MURPHY, Bernadette (nee Brunette)

  22-03-2019 16:37 via baytoday.ca
  It is with sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Bernadette Murphy on January 21, 2019 at the age of 96 years. Predeceased by her husband Joseph Murphy and her daughter Paulette Poison.
  
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• Team 1305 claims first place in Barrie robotics event

  22-03-2019 16:19 via nugget.ca
  Near North Student Robotics Initiative, FIRST Team 1305, Iced Cubed claimed its first place blue banner of the robotics competition season at Georgian College in Barrie last weekend.
  The Near North robot, Kepler, finished first after the qualification rounds under the guidance of its five-person drive team.
  After selecting an alliance including FIRST Teams 4476 W.AF.F.L.E.S from Kingston and 781 Kinetic Knights from Kincardine, the alliance went on to capture the first place blue banner.
  In addi
  
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• Fresh snowfall helps police nab theft suspect

  22-03-2019 16:11 via nugget.ca
  Fresh snowfall helped North Bay police nab a suspect after someone rummaged through a parked vehicle.
  North Bay police said a 33-year-old man has been charged with theft after a complainant observed a male rummaging through his vehicle.
  Shortly after 3 a.m. today, North Bay Police responded to the theft complaint in the Widdifield Area.
  The fresh snowfall in the area helped the responding officer locate the accused in the Ski Club Road area.
  Police seized several items.
  The investigation is cont
  
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• GM announces jobs, electric vehicle after Trump criticism

  22-03-2019 16:06 via baytoday.ca
  ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Less than a week after a series of critical tweets from the president over an Ohio plant closure, General Motors is announcing plans to add 400 jobs and build a new electric vehicle at a factory north of Detroit.
  
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• Near North robotics team brings home hardware

  22-03-2019 16:03 via nugget.ca
  FIRST Team 1305, Near North Student Robotics Initiative, Iced Cubed claimed its first place blue banner of the robotics competition season at Georgian College in Barrie last weekend.
  The Near North robot, Kepler, finished first after the qualification rounds under the guidance of its five person drive team.
  After selecting an alliance including FIRST Teams 4476 W.AF.F.L.E.S from Kingston and 781 Kinetic Knights from Kincardine, they collectively went on to capture the first place blue banner.
  In
  
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• Firearms stolen from Sturgeon Falls residence

  22-03-2019 15:54 via nugget.ca
  West Nipissing police are investigating the theft of two firearms from an Evansville Drive residence in Sturgeon Falls Thursday.
  Police said two firearms – older model Winchester and Marlin rifles – were taken from the residence.
  Police have identified a person of interest in the investigation.
  Anyone with any information about this incident or any other crime is asked to contact the West Nipissing Police Service at 705-753-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).
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• Fresh snow helps North Bay police make arrest

  22-03-2019 15:43 via nugget.ca
  A 33-year-old was charged with theft after a complainant observed a male rummaging through his vehicle.
  Shortly after 3 a.m. North Bay Police responded to a theft complaint in the Widdifield Area.
  The fresh snow fall in the area helped the responding officer located the accused.
  Once located the accused was arrested in the Ski Club Road area.
  Police conducted a search on the accused and seized several items.
  The investigation is continuing.
  The accused was later released from custody and will ap
  
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• Police track down vehicle break-in thief

  22-03-2019 15:09 via baytoday.ca
  Police seized several items as a result of searching the accused
  
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• Montreal priest stabbed while celebrating morning mass at landmark oratory

  22-03-2019 15:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — A Catholic priest was stabbed in front of dozens of stunned worshippers as he was celebrating mass Friday morning at Montreal's St. Joseph's Oratory. Montreal police said a 911 call was placed at around 8:40 a.m.
  
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• Canadian figure skater Gabrielle Daleman happy with effort at worlds

  22-03-2019 15:05 via baytoday.ca
  SAITAMA, Japan — Canada's Gabrielle Daleman finished 11th on Friday at the world figure skating championships. The 21-year-old from Newmarket, Ont.
  
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• Opinion: Government sending disturbing messages on education

  22-03-2019 14:53 via baytoday.ca
  The most disturbing and critical of both these scenarios and issues are the people who are most affected and the need to stop fear-mongering and protectionism on both sides, sit down and have a civil conversation
  
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• Fresh tracks in the snow lead to arrest of North Bay theft suspect - NorthBayNipissing.com

  22-03-2019 14:45
  Fresh tracks in the snow lead to arrest of North Bay theft suspect  NorthBayNipissing.comNORTH BAY — A 33-year-old North Bay man is facing theft charges after police received a call of a suspect rummaging through someone's vehicle in the ...
  
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• Trump's Golan statement draws strong regional condemnation

  22-03-2019 14:08 via baytoday.ca
  DAMASCUS, Syria — From Syria to Turkey and beyond, President Donald Trump's abrupt declaration that Washington will recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights drew strong condemnation on Friday.
  
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