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• Witness says bloodshed and bribery rampant under 'El Chapo'

  19-11-2018 23:06 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — Infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, armed with a diamond-encrusted pistol, relied on rampant bloodshed and bribery to protect his multibillion-dollar drug smuggling operation and his hold on power, a former lieutenant for
  
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• Charges laid in domestic disputes

  19-11-2018 22:40 via nugget.ca
  OPP officers from the North Bay detachment responded to a 911 call in East Ferris Township at approximately 8:49 a.m. Friday.
  Officers attended a residence and began investigating a domestic dispute. As a result, a 47-year-old man from East Ferris Township was charged with two counts of assault.
  The accused was released on a promise to appear and officer in charge undertaking with conditions. He has a date to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on Jan. 8.
  Also on Friday, North Bay O
  
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• Largest Newfoundland oil spill yet speaks to offshore risks, board says

  19-11-2018 22:06 via baytoday.ca
  ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The largest-ever oil spill off the coast of Newfoundland has raised fresh safety and environmental concerns about how the province's expanding offshore oil industry is regulated.
  
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• David's Bridal preparing to open new Canada store despite bankruptcy filing

  19-11-2018 22:06 via baytoday.ca
  David's Bridal store customers, including those in Canada, won't be affected by the company's U.S. filing for bankruptcy protection because operations will continue as normal while the wedding and prom retailer restructures.
  
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• Canada looks to build on third-place finish in rugby sevens season opener

  19-11-2018 22:06 via baytoday.ca
  Coach John Tait, forced to juggle his roster last season due to injuries, has chosen the same lineup that finished third in Glendale, Colo., for the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens.
  
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• Car on fire at local gas station

  19-11-2018 21:52 via baytoday.ca
  Fire has gutted the vehicle,
  
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• In threat to Pelosi, 16 Dems say they'll back new leadership

  19-11-2018 21:06 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — Sixteen Democrats who've opposed Nancy Pelosi's quest to become speaker released a letter Monday saying they will vote for "new leadership" when the House picks its leaders in January, posing a threat to her effort to lead her party's Ho
  
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• Elizabeth Smart gives birth to third child, a baby girl

  19-11-2018 21:06 via baytoday.ca
  SALT LAKE CITY — Teenage kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart has given birth to her third child. Smart announced the birth on her Instagram account on Monday with a picture of her holding new daughter Olivia as husband Matthew Gilmour looks on.
  
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• Sophisticated phishing scams putting secrets at risk, Foreign Affairs says

  19-11-2018 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Canada's Foreign Affairs Department says too many of its employees are being deceived by digital scams — a "serious problem" that could see sensitive information end up in the wrong hands.
  
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• Experts to work with energy industry on oil price solutions for Alberta

  19-11-2018 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Rachel Notley has appointed three experts to work with the energy industry to find ways to close an oil price gap that she says is costing the Canadian economy $80 million a day.
  
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• Deal reached over '60s Scoop legal costs; lawyer personally off the hook

  19-11-2018 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — The last legal hurdle holding up compensation to victims of the '60s Scoop has been cleared with a deal over who pays for a failed appeal against their class-action settlement, documents show.
  
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• Calgary bobsled death inquiry recommends infrared technology, safety audits

  19-11-2018 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  CALGARY — Infrared technology and signs warning of trespassing penalties are among a judge's recommendations for preventing tragedies like a fatal 2016 bobsled crash that killed teenage twins during an after-hours run down the track at Calgary's Cana
  
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• Federal Francophone MPs upset at provincial cuts

  19-11-2018 20:49 via baytoday.ca
  'Doug Ford has shown his contempt for Franco-Ontarians by delivering a throne speech without a single word of French, or reference to Francophone Ontarians'
  
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• A chili cook-off and truck pull in one event? What's next?

  19-11-2018 20:42 via baytoday.ca
  What will they think of next?
  
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• POLICE DIGEST: 3 suspended drivers nabbed

  19-11-2018 20:23 via nugget.ca
  3 suspended drivers nabbed
  OPP Temiskaming detachment responded to a traffic complaint concerning a vehicle northbound on Highway 11 in Temagami at about 2 pm Thursday. The vehicle was located on Highway 11, north of Temagami.
  Douglas Friesen, 25, of Greater Sudbury is charged with driving while under suspension.
  He was released by way of summons and is scheduled to appear at court on Dec.13 in Haileybury.
  Temiskaming detachment OPP offers stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction on Whitewood
  
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• Bombers coach O'Shea brushes off controversial comments from Dickenson

  19-11-2018 20:06 via baytoday.ca
  Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea isn't losing any sleep after seemingly being the target of some controversial comments from Calgary Stampeders counterpart Dave Dickenson.
  
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• 'The Queen is in good company:' New $10 bill with civil rights advocate launched

  19-11-2018 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  WINNIPEG — Canada's new $10 bill officially went into circulation Monday, breaking new ground in more ways than one.
  
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• NEWS DIGEST: Santa Claus Parade winners announced

  19-11-2018 20:05 via nugget.ca
  Canadore tops student, grad satisfaction average
  Canadore College is above the provincial college system’s average in six performance indicators according to the provincial Key Performance Indicator (KPI) survey results released today.
  Overall, Canadore exceeds the provincial average in student, graduate and employer satisfaction.
  Compared to other publicly-assisted colleges across Ontario, Canadore’s students feel more confident that their program is giving them the knowledge and sk
  
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• More than 50,000 Quebec students to strike seeking pay for internships

  19-11-2018 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Thousands of post-secondary students in Quebec are walking out of class this week seeking pay and workplace protections for internships undertaken as part of their studies.
  
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• Auditor general takes aim at Liberals' fighter-jet plan with new probe

  19-11-2018 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Six years after helping blow up the Harper government's plans to buy F-35 stealth fighters without a competition, auditor general Michael Ferguson is about to release a new report on Canada's tumultuous attempts to buy new fighter jets.
  
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• Rivera, Halladay top newcomers on Hall of Fame ballot

  19-11-2018 19:06 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — Career saves leader Mariano Rivera and late pitcher Roy Halladay are among 20 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot for the Baseball Writers' Association of America, joined by 15 holdovers headed by Edgar Martinez.
  
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• Memorial service set for 'Hee Haw' host, guitarist Roy Clark

  19-11-2018 19:06 via baytoday.ca
  BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — A public memorial service is planned in Oklahoma for singer-guitarist Roy Clark, who headlined the TV show "Hee Haw" for nearly a quarter century.
  
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• Calgary city council votes to shut down bid for 2026 Winter Games

  19-11-2018 19:06 via baytoday.ca
  Calgary city council has hammered the final nail in the coffin of a bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games.
  
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• Warning letter sent to Saskatchewan First Nation with unlicensed cannabis store

  19-11-2018 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  REGINA — The Crown agency responsible for overseeing cannabis sales in Saskatchewan has sent a warning letter to a First Nation that has opened an unlicensed pot store.
  
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• Saskatchewan to meet with First Nation operating unlicensed cannabis store

  19-11-2018 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  REGINA — Saskatchewan's justice minister is to meet next week with the chief of a First Nation that has opened an unlicensed cannabis store.
  
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• Examine 'monstrous' allegations of forced sterilization of Indigenous women: NDP

  19-11-2018 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — NDP reconciliation critic Romeo Saganash wants the federal government to get the provinces to examine "monstrous" allegations of forced sterilization of Indigenous women.
  
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• Bombardier shares rebound from Friday's loss by gaining more than 20 per cent

  19-11-2018 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Shares of Bombardier Inc. rebounded more than 20 per cent after hitting a multi-year low following a regulatory review of the company's executive stock disposition plan. The Montreal-based company's stock gained 34 cents or 20.
  
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• North Bay follows new sidewalk plowing standards - The North Bay Nugget

  19-11-2018 18:50
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  North Bay follows new sidewalk plowing standards
  The North Bay Nugget
  North Bay residents aren't likely to see a plow on their street until at least five centimetres of snow has fallen. Plowing begins when there is an accumulation of five centimetres (two inches of snow on major arterial and collector roads, states a ...
  
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• North Bay follows new sidewalk plowing standards

  19-11-2018 18:45 via nugget.ca
  North Bay residents aren’t likely to see a plow on their street until at least five centimetres of snow has fallen.
  Plowing begins when there is an accumulation of five centimetres (two inches of snow on major arterial and collector roads, states a city hall release.
  For local residential, commercial areas and minor rural roads, city standards allow for up to eight centimetres (three inches) of snow may be allowed to accumulate before plowing begins.
  The release, titled When It Snows, expl
  
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• Resource firm planning new N.B. wells if Tories lift fracking moratorium

  19-11-2018 18:06 via baytoday.ca
  FREDERICTON — A major player in natural gas development in New Brunswick is making plans for new wells if the province's new Tory government follows through on a pledge to lift a moratorium on fracking.
  
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• North Bay Santa Claus Parade Futuristic Christmas winners! (26 photos) - BayToday

  19-11-2018 18:06
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  North Bay Santa Claus Parade Futuristic Christmas winners! (26 photos)
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  Thousands lined up for a look at what Christmas might look like years from now, and to give a big shout out to Santa and Mrs. Claus, during the North Bay Santa Claus Parade Sunday afternoon. This year's theme was “Futuristic Christmas.” A total of 42 ...and more »
  
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• Ensign moves up Trinidad bid deadline; target prefers Precision Drilling offer

  19-11-2018 18:06 via baytoday.ca
  CALGARY — Ensign Energy Services Inc. is giving Trinidad Drilling Ltd. shareholders less time to think about its hostile takeover bid. The Calgary-based company is moving up the deadline for acceptance of its $1.
  
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• Democratic senators sue over Whitaker's appointment as AG

  19-11-2018 18:06 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — Three Senate Democrats filed a lawsuit Monday arguing that Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker's appointment is unconstitutional and asking a federal judge to remove him. The suit, filed by Sens.
  
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• Brooklyn rapper 6ix9ine indicted on racketeering charges

  19-11-2018 18:06 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — The rapper known as Tekashi 6ix9ine was in federal custody Monday awaiting a Manhattan court appearance. The Brooklyn-based rapper, whose legal name is Daniel Hernandez, was among four people arrested on racketeering and firearms charges.
  
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• Brooklyn rapper 6ix9ine arrested on racketeering charges

  19-11-2018 18:06 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was deemed a likely danger to the community and denied bail Monday after a prosecutor said there was evidence that he directed or participated in multiple acts of violence as part of a deadly gang. U.S.
  
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• Toronto stock market lower, while U.S. stocks also down; Loonie down

  19-11-2018 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was in the red in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in energy and financial stocks, while the health-care sector, which includes the big marijuana companies, also lost ground.
  
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• What you need to know about Snow removal in North Bay this winter

  19-11-2018 17:22 via baytoday.ca
  'I think a lot of times people think we are not out there because if you are on some of the smaller streets, like we have 811 lane kilometers of roadway'
  
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• Police confirm six students arrested, charged in St. Michael's probe

  19-11-2018 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Six teens were arrested and charged Monday in connection with an alleged sexual assault at an all-boys private school in Toronto as police said they were looking into more incidents and additional charges could follow.
  
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• NewsAlert:Police confirm six students arrested, charged in St. Michael's probe

  19-11-2018 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  Toronto police have confirmed six teens have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault at an all-boys private school in Toronto. Deputy Chief James Ramer and Insp.
  
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• North Bay Film Festival showcases true northern talent - Sudbury.com

  19-11-2018 15:33
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  North Bay Film Festival showcases true northern talent
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  The North Bay Film Festival is offering a “world class film festival” for the North Bay Community this weekend. That is how Ian Laplante, one of the coordinators, and member of the official selections committee describes the Third Annual North Bay Film ...
  
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• North Bay party host slashed with knife

  19-11-2018 15:27 via nugget.ca
  North Bay Police responded to a call at a residence in the downtown core, Sunday.
  Police allege there had been a social gathering at a residence. The host confronted the accused about a theft he observed. The accused grabbed a knife and slashed the victim. She then left the residence and the victim contacted police.
  The victim required medical attention for a non-life threatening injury.
  Police located the accused a short distance from the residence where she was arrested.
  Sarah Madsen, 28, of N
  
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• Party guest slashes host with a knife

  19-11-2018 15:13 via baytoday.ca
  Police have laid numerous charges after a weekend party turned violent. Special Constable John Schultz says police were called to the downtown party yesterday where they learned the host had confronted a woman about a theft he had witnessed.
  
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• Female party-goer in North Bay slashes host after accusation of theft - NorthBayNipissing.com

  19-11-2018 15:11
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  Female party-goer in North Bay slashes host after accusation of theft
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  NORTH BAY — On Sunday, Nov. 18, North Bay Police responded to a call at a residence in the downtown core. It is alleged that there had been a social gathering at a residence. The host of the gathering confronted the accused about a theft he observed.and more »
  
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• Yemeni rebels say they will halt rocket fire at Saudi Arabia

  19-11-2018 15:06 via baytoday.ca
  SANAA, Yemen — A senior leader of Yemen's Shiite rebels said Monday that the group will halt rocket fire into Saudi Arabia for the sake of peace efforts, answering a key Saudi demand in the first public sign of hope for the latest push to stop the bl
  
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• Sri Lankan lawmakers propose cutting expenses of disputed PM

  19-11-2018 15:06 via baytoday.ca
  COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan lawmakers submitted a motion Monday to suspend the expenses of disputed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who has lost two no-confidence motions in Parliament amid an ongoing political crisis.
  
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• Police: 2-year-old Texas girl dies, was beaten and burned

  19-11-2018 15:06 via baytoday.ca
  ARLINGTON, Texas — Police in the Fort Worth area say a 2-year-old girl died after a caregiver hit her with a belt and burned her buttocks for discipline. Police were called to an apartment in Arlington early Saturday because a child wasn't breathing.
  
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• Nissan chairman arrested in probe of financial misconduct

  19-11-2018 15:06 via baytoday.ca
  YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, who became one of the auto industry's most powerful executives by engineering a turnaround at the Japanese manufacturer, was arrested Monday and will be fired for allegedly underreporting his income and
  
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• Nissan chair Ghosn dismissed, held on misconduct charges

  19-11-2018 15:06 via baytoday.ca
  YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan Motor Co.'s high-flying chairman Carlos Ghosn was arrested Monday and will be dismissed after he allegedly under-reported his income and engaged in other misconduct, the company said Monday.
  
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• In year of Democratic hopes, GOP comes out on top in Florida

  19-11-2018 15:06 via baytoday.ca
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This was the year Florida's Democrats spoke ambitiously of ending their 20-year journey in political exile in this battleground state.
  
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• Hong Kong protest leaders warn of threat to civil rights

  19-11-2018 15:06 via baytoday.ca
  Hong Kong protest leaders who went on trial Monday for spearheading pro-democracy demonstrations in 2014 said their prosecution threatens the future of civil rights in the territory, where fears have grown of Beijing's growing influence.
  
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