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• Zverev beats Djokovic in 2 sets to win ATP Finals title

  18-11-2018 23:06 via baytoday.ca
  LONDON — Despite beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win the ATP Finals at only 21, Alexander Zverev knows keeping pace with the Serb isn't going to be easy.
  
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• Thompson wins LPGA finale, Jutanugarn wins Race to CME Globe

  18-11-2018 23:06 via baytoday.ca
  NAPLES, Fla. — Lexi Thompson was the best this week, and Ariya Jutanugarn was the best all season. Neither left any doubt about that Sunday.
  
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• Bloomberg donates $1.8 billion to alma mater, Johns Hopkins

  18-11-2018 23:06 via baytoday.ca
  BALTIMORE — Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is donating $1.8 billion to his alma mater, Johns Hopkins University. Bloomberg and the Baltimore university said Sunday that the gift is the largest ever to any education institution in the U.S.
  
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• Toronto private school promises 'independent examination' amid police probe

  18-11-2018 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — A prestigious Toronto private school at the centre of a police probe into allegations of assault and sexual assault says it has sent another video to investigators. St.
  
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• Thousands march in Montreal in support of farmers, against trade concessions

  18-11-2018 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Half a dozen tractors rolled through the streets of downtown Montreal on Sunday as thousands of people marched in support of farmers who say they're threatened by the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
  
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• Principal of Toronto private school explains delay in reporting alleged assault

  18-11-2018 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — The principal of a prestigious private boys' school at the centre of a criminal investigation said Sunday he held off on promptly informing police about an alleged sexual assault involving students on campus because the victim hadn't yet to
  
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• Fire destroys Highway 17 garage | North Bay Nugget - The North Bay Nugget

  18-11-2018 22:58
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  Fire destroys Highway 17 garage | North Bay Nugget
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  A large double-bay garage at a property on Highway 17 was destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon. North Bay Fire and Emergency Services, which responded to ...and more »
  
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• Fire destroys Highway 17 garage

  18-11-2018 22:52 via nugget.ca
  A large double-bay garage at a property on Highway 17 was destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon.
  North Bay Fire and Emergency Services, which responded to the call shortly after noon, arrived at the scene, near George Stockfish Ford Sales, to smoke and flames billowing out of the structure’s windows, eaves and roof. With nine firefighters from two stations, the blaze was quickly under control, although it took several hours to ensure the fire was completely extinguished.
  According to a fire o
  
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• Lindell, Radulov score 2 each as Stars beat Islanders 6-2

  18-11-2018 22:06 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — Esa Lindell scored twice during Dallas' four-goal second period and the Stars beat the New York Islanders 6-2 Sunday.
  
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• Harris throws record six TD passes as Redblacks defeat Ticats in East final

  18-11-2018 22:06 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Trevor Harris has the Ottawa Redblacks going to another Grey Cup, with a little help from his friends.
  
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• CP NewsAlert: Ottawa Redblacks win CFL East Division final 46-27

  18-11-2018 22:06 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks are returning to the Grey Cup. Trevor Harris threw a CFL playoff-record six touchdown passes to lead Ottawa to an emphatic 46-27 East Division final win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. More coming. The Canadian Press
  
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• Scheer has 'concerns' about Ford's move to scrap planned French-language university

  18-11-2018 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  Andrew Scheer says he has "expressed his concerns" to Ontario's premier about the cancellation of a planned French-language university — but he has not asked Doug Ford to reverse the decision.
  
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• Scheer 'concerned' about Ford's decision to scrap planned French-language university

  18-11-2018 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  Andrew Scheer says he spoke with Ontario's Conservative premier about the cancellation of a planned French-language university, but did not ask him to reverse the decision.
  
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• ONTARIO: Runaway reindeer remains at-large in Collingwood (Update: Captured)

  18-11-2018 21:27 via baytoday.ca
  It bolted prior to Christmas celebrations planned for Saturday night
  
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• ONTARIO: Runaway reindeer remains at-large in Collingwood

  18-11-2018 21:27 via baytoday.ca
  It bolted prior to Christmas celebrations planned for Saturday night
  
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• Browns GM: Team not discussed Condoleezza Rice as coach

  18-11-2018 21:06 via baytoday.ca
  CLEVELAND — The Browns' coaching search isn't quite ready to cross gender or diplomatic lines.
  
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• PHOTO GALLERY: North Bay celebrates Futuristic Christmas - The North Bay Nugget

  18-11-2018 21:02
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  PHOTO GALLERY: North Bay celebrates Futuristic Christmas
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  Hundreds of North Bay residents lined the streets in the downtown Sunday to take in the city's annual Santa Claus Parade. The temperature hovered at around -5 C and a light snow set the mood as children and their parents – bundled up to stay warm ...and more »
  
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• PHOTO GALLERY: North Bay celebrates Futuristic Christmas

  18-11-2018 21:00 via nugget.ca
  Hundreds of North Bay residents lined the streets in the downtown Sunday to take in the city’s annual Santa Claus Parade.
  The temperature hovered at around -5 C and a light snow set the mood as children and their parents – bundled up to stay warm – watched the caravan of floats head down Chippewa to Fisher Street, then down to Main Street.
  The theme this year was Futuristic Christmas, with local schools, businesses and community groups taking part. Floats featured rocket ships,
  
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• Next Canadian federal election will be target for Russian meddling: Sajjan

  18-11-2018 20:06 via baytoday.ca
  HALIFAX — With a federal election less than a year away, Canada's defence minister is warning voters they will be targeted by online cyber-attacks and fake news as Russia steps up its efforts to undermine western democracies.
  
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• Canada's women's rugby team falls to England 27-19 in test match

  18-11-2018 20:06 via baytoday.ca
  DONCASTER, England — Courtney Holtkamp pushed through for a try in the dying minutes as Canada's women's rugby team fell to England 27-19 on Sunday in an test match.
  
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• 'Fantastic Beasts' flies to top of weekend box office

  18-11-2018 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  LOS ANGELES — "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" worked its magic at the weekend box office and opened as the top film. The latest offering from the Harry Potter universe earned $62.2 million for Warner Bros.
  
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• Canadian dead more than a week after plane crash in Guyana: Global Affairs

  18-11-2018 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  The federal government says a Canadian citizen who was aboard a plane that crashed through a fence at Guyana's main international airport has died.
  
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• 'Science is all around us' in North Bay - The North Bay Nugget

  18-11-2018 18:23
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  'Science is all around us' in North Bay
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  The second annual North Bay Science Festival wrapped up Saturday with a science carnival that featured about 20 hands-on exhibitors and activities. Held at the 22 Wing Fitness and Wellness Centre at CFB North Bay, the carnival was the culmination of a ...
  
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• 'Science is all around us' in North Bay

  18-11-2018 18:20 via nugget.ca
  The second annual North Bay Science Festival wrapped up Saturday with a science carnival that featured about 20 hands-on exhibitors and activities.Held at the 22 Wing Fitness and Wellness Centre at CFB North Bay, the carnival was the culmination of a week-long festival that saw activities and events held throughout the community, including schools and nursing homes.Adrain Hatef checks out an one of the insects on display Saturday during a science carnival at the 22 Wing Fitness and Wellness Cent
  
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• England reaches Nations League finals with Croatia win

  18-11-2018 18:06 via baytoday.ca
  LONDON — Harry Kane and England advanced to the final four of the inaugural UEFA Nations League by avenging their World Cup semifinal loss to Croatia.
  
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• Canada's 1st medal of speedskating World Cup season is bronze in team sprint

  18-11-2018 18:06 via baytoday.ca
  OBIHIRO, Japan — The Canadian long track team earned its first medal of the season, a bronze in the men's team sprint event, on Sunday at an ISU speedskating World Cup event. Laurent Dubreuil of Levis, Que.
  
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• 'A giant step forward': new $10 bill featuring Viola Desmond to enter circulation

  18-11-2018 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  The new banknote featuring a picture of Viola Desmond will go into circulation tomorrow, and the civil rights activist's sister will be the first person to use it.
  
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• OHL players excluded from provincial employment standards

  18-11-2018 17:27 via nugget.ca
  The North Bay Battalion contribute immensely to the community and are a key part of our social and cultural fabric locally, says Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli in a release highlighting the provincial government’s move to exclude Ontario Hockey League players from employment standards legislation.“The Ontario government is committed to protecting major junior hockey in Ontario,” said Fedeli, in a video statement shared on social media, in which he is wearing a Battalion jersey.
  
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• NATO told Russian election meddling evolving threat that must be met

  18-11-2018 17:06 via baytoday.ca
  HALIFAX — A NATO draft report says the problem of Russian meddling in democratic elections continues to evolve and alliance members must be ready to meet the threat. U.S.
  
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• Canadian defender Justin Springer proud to wear the colours of St. Kitts & Nevis

  18-11-2018 17:06 via baytoday.ca
  Justin Springer calls Guelph, Ont., home but proudly wears the international colours of St. Kitts & Nevis. Even when Canada is the opponent.
  
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• Privacy concerns over credit card use for legal online pot purchases

  18-11-2018 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Canada's privacy commissioner is planning to issue guidance for buyers and sellers of legal cannabis amid ongoing concern about potential fallout, such as being barred from the United States, if transactions become known by third parties.
  
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• Steep food discounts at U.S. stadiums slow to move north of the border

  18-11-2018 16:06 via baytoday.ca
  When the new home of the Atlanta Falcons and United FC opened its doors in 2017, sports fans not only had a brand new stadium in which to watch their teams, but were treated to what management called the lowest concession prices in professional sport
  
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• Painting found in Romania studied as possibly stolen Picasso

  18-11-2018 16:06 via baytoday.ca
  BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian prosecutors are investigating whether a painting by Pablo Picasso that was snatched from a museum in the Netherlands six years ago has turned up in Romania.
  
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• 'It has brought great shame to my family': Sens Uber driver opens up on video

  18-11-2018 16:06 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — An Uber driver who posted footage of Ottawa Senators players disparaging one of their coaches and their team's performance says he is sorry for sharing the video and has destroyed a second, unpublished clip.
  
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• National Parks proving less popular once Canada 150 free entry ended

  18-11-2018 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — If you make it free, they will come. Parks Canada's free entry program for the country's 150th birthday saw Canadians and other visitors flock to national parks and historic sites in record numbers. An extra 2.
  
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• Disturbing school bullying videos are a teachable moment, advocates say

  18-11-2018 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  Advocates say shocking new videos showing extreme bullying offer parents and educators an opportunity to teach young witnesses the importance of bystander intervention.
  
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• Data suggests violence rising in Winnipeg remand jail; union says meth a factor

  18-11-2018 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  WINNIPEG — Newly obtained statistics point to increasing violence at the Winnipeg Remand Centre and the union that represents correctional workers says methamphetamine use is a major factor.
  
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• 'Blow themselves up:' Police worried about butane hash oil extractions at home

  18-11-2018 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  CALGARY — Alberta law enforcement officials say they are worried that the legalization of marijuana could lead to potentially explosive consequences for users taking a do-it-yourself approach to making cannabis derivatives at home.
  
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• UK leader warns ousting her won't make Brexit talks easier

  18-11-2018 14:06 via baytoday.ca
  LONDON — Britain's besieged Prime Minister Theresa May warned Sunday that a leadership change wouldn't make Brexit negotiations easier, as opponents in her Conservative Party threaten to unseat her and the former Brexit secretary suggested she failed
  
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• Trump says report on Khashoggi death expected in coming days

  18-11-2018 14:06 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — An upcoming administration report about the circumstances surrounding the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi may put President Donald Trump in a diplomatic bind: how to admonish Riyadh for the slaying yet maintain strong ties wi
  
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• Trump says report on Khashoggi death expected in a few days

  18-11-2018 14:06 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said his administration will get a full report in the next two days about the death of a Saudi journalist, which has created a diplomatic conundrum for the president: How to admonish Riyadh for the killing yet main
  
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• Trump pondering Kelly's status, 3-5 Cabinet changes

  18-11-2018 14:06 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump isn't committing to a previous pledge to keep chief of staff John Kelly for the remainder of his term, part of widespread speculation about staffing changes that could soon sweep through his administration.
  
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• Trump on Khashoggi death tape: 'No reason for me to hear it'

  18-11-2018 14:06 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said there is no reason for him to listen to a recording of the "very violent, very vicious" killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which has put him in a diplomatic bind: how to admonish Riyadh for the slayi
  
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• Trump muses staffing changes, won't commit to keeping Kelly

  18-11-2018 14:06 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump isn't committing to a previous pledge to keep chief of staff John Kelly for the remainder of his term, part of widespread speculation about staffing changes that could soon sweep through his administration.
  
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• Trump consoles Californians suffering from twin tragedies

  18-11-2018 14:06 via baytoday.ca
  PARADISE, Calif.
  
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• Taliban hold talks with US envoy in Qatar

  18-11-2018 14:06 via baytoday.ca
  ISLAMABAD — The Taliban have held three days of talks with U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad in the Gulf state of Qatar, where the Afghan insurgent group has a political office, a Taliban official and another individual close to the group said Sunday.
  
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• Searchers in California wildfire step up efforts before rain

  18-11-2018 14:06 via baytoday.ca
  CHICO, Calif.
  
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• Searchers in California wildfire step up efforts; 77 dead

  18-11-2018 14:06 via baytoday.ca
  CHICO, Calif. — Volunteers in white coveralls, hard hats and masks poked through ash and debris Sunday, searching for the remains of victims of the devastating Northern California wildfire before rains forecast this week complicate their efforts.
  
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• Searchers in California fires step up efforts ahead of rain

  18-11-2018 14:06 via baytoday.ca
  CHICO, Calif. — Searchers combing a Northern California town levelled by a deadly wildfire stepped up their efforts Sunday ahead of rains forecast later this week in the fire zone where 76 bodies have been recovered so far.
  
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• Pacific summit ends with no communique as China, US differ

  18-11-2018 14:06 via baytoday.ca
  PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — An acrimonious meeting of world leaders in Papua New Guinea failed to agree Sunday on a final communique, highlighting widening divisions between global powers China and the U.S.
  
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