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• Contentious motions revised; opposition remains - The North Bay Nugget

  24-01-2019 23:09
  Contentious motions revised; opposition remains  The North Bay NuggetRevisions to two contentious motions asking the province to relax environmental restrictions on development are expected to be tabled during a North Bay ...
  
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• Contentious motions revised; opposition remains

  24-01-2019 23:06 via nugget.ca
  Revisions to two contentious motions asking the province to relax environmental restrictions on development are expected to be tabled during a North Bay council meeting next week.
  Coun. Mac Bain plans to withdraw two motions – one related to endangered species and the other to wetlands protection – that are slated for reconsideration during Wednesday’s meeting in order to bring forward two new motions. The move would require council approval.Bain says he’s overhauled the
  
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• Young scorers lead the way as NHL All-Star weekend arrives

  24-01-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  SAN JOSE, Calif. — It is only fitting that Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Nathan MacKinnon are serving as captains for this weekend's NHL All-Star game. The three high-scoring forwards are 23 or younger.
  
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• Official: Asylum seekers to wait in Mexico starting Friday

  24-01-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  SAN DIEGO — The Trump administration on Friday will start forcing some asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases wind through U.S.
  
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• Canadians Bianca Andreescu, Eugenie Bouchard set to clash at Challenger

  24-01-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Canada's top two women's tennis players will square off for the first time on Friday at the Oracle Challenger. Eugenie Bouchard of Westmount, Que., will face Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont.
  
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• Spending abuse claims expose failure by past Liberal government: B.C. premier

  24-01-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan is putting pressure on the Opposition Liberals to explain allegations made by the Speaker of "flagrant overspending" by two top legislature officials dating back to when the party was in power.
  
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• Securities commission warns of scheme that targets money-losing investors

  24-01-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  CALGARY — The Alberta Securities Commission is warning investors to steer clear of an organization that offers to help recover funds lost in high-profile failed investments but appears to be more focused on pocketing victims' enrolment fees.
  
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• Rapper C-Murder denied chance for retrial in 2002 slaying

  24-01-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  NEW ORLEANS — The rapper known as C-Murder failed to have his conviction in a 2002 fatal shooting in a New Orleans area nightclub thrown out or retried.
  
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• 'Not cutting corners:' Resources minister says no rushing Trans Mountain review

  24-01-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  CALGARY — Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi says the federal government won't cut corners to speed up a full review of the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. The government bought the pipeline for $4.
  
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• Mother and uncle sent to India to face conspiracy charges in B.C. woman's death

  24-01-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — The federal government says two British Columbia residents have been extradited to India to face conspiracy charges after they allegedly hired men to kill a young woman and her new husband in that country nearly 20 years ago.
  
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• Groups take legal action to force Ottawa to protect endangered Alberta caribou

  24-01-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  Conservation groups and First Nations have filed legal action in the hope of forcing Environment Canada to protect Alberta caribou herds after federal findings that the province has failed to do so.
  
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• Groups take legal action to force feds to protect endangered Alberta caribou

  24-01-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  Environmental groups and First Nations have taken legal action to try and force the federal government to protect five endangered and shrinking caribou herds in northern Alberta.
  
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• Canada plans to convene Lima Group meeting on Venezuela's future: sources

  24-01-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Canada is planning to host a meeting of countries from the Americas determined to steer troubled Venezuela back on a path to democracy.
  
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• Agency: Deadly California fire caused by homeowner equipment

  24-01-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  SACRAMENTO, Calif.
  
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• Saskatchewan, B.C. men's rinks tied for first at Canadian juniors

  24-01-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Saskatchewan's Rylan Kleiter and B.C.'s Tyler Tardi were tied for top spot after picking up wins Thursday afternoon at the Canadian junior curling championships.
  
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• Loophole in proposed passenger rights bill could put air travellers at risk, say critics

  24-01-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  A loophole in proposed air passenger rights regulations could allow airlines to get off the hook for compensation and put air travellers at risk, says a passenger rights company.
  
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• Baby pudu named for Korean pop star debuts at LA Zoo

  24-01-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  LOS ANGELES — Fans of a Korean pop star have raised more than $2,000 to name a baby deer at the Los Angeles Zoo after their favourite doe-eyed singer.
  
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• Alberta's Selena Sturmay locks up spot in Canadian junior curling championship

  24-01-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Alberta's Selena Sturmay has one more draw to play at the Canadian junior curling championship, but it's only for practice.
  
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• North Bay election results challenged - The North Bay Nugget

  24-01-2019 20:18
  North Bay election results challenged  The North Bay NuggetA North Bay man has filed an application in Superior Court of Justice challenging the results of the Oct. 22 municipal election.In documents filed Friday, Mark ...
  
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• North Bay election results challenged

  24-01-2019 20:13 via nugget.ca
  A North Bay man has filed an application in Superior Court of Justice challenging the results of the Oct. 22 municipal election.
  In documents filed Friday, Mark Shannon is asking the court to determine if the election was valid, and asks City Clerk Karen McIsaac to be ordered to retail all ballots and other documents and materials related to the election beyond the statutory 120 days.
  The application is being made under the Municipal Election Act.
  A hearing on the application will be held Feb. 1
  
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• Trump aides struggle to show some shutdown empathy

  24-01-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — One White House aide mused that the shutdown was like a paid vacation for some furloughed workers. President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law said employees' "little bit of pain" was worth it for the good of the country.
  
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• Out of touch? Trump aides struggle with shutdown empathy

  24-01-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — One White House aide mused that the shutdown was like a paid vacation for some furloughed workers. President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law said employees' "little bit of pain" was worth it for the good of the country.
  
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• Nova Scotia justice minister concerned over sex predator's release to U.S.

  24-01-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's justice minister is expressing concern over a Parole Board of Canada decision to release a notorious convicted killer and sexual predator back to the United States.
  
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• Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to comply with Senate subpoena

  24-01-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — A Senate committee has subpoenaed President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen, his attorney said Thursday, and Cohen intends to comply with the interview demand related to the Russia investigation.
  
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• Banff's Sunshine ski resort accepts site guidelines despite grave concerns

  24-01-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  BANFF, Alta. — An internationally known ski resort in Banff National Park has signed a new lease that includes a plan for future growth — despite having grave concerns with it.
  
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• Banff's Sunshine ski resort accepts federal site guidelines despite concerns

  24-01-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  BANFF, Alta. — An internationally known ski resort in Banff National Park has signed a new lease that includes a plan for future growth — despite having grave concerns with it.
  
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• Zimbabwean music star Mtukudzi declared a national hero

  24-01-2019 19:06 via baytoday.ca
  HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe's president has declared the late Oliver Mtukudzi, one Africa's most iconic musicians, a national hero — an award historically reserved only for the ruling party elite.
  
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• Spain: Rescuers lowered down shaft to reach trapped toddler

  24-01-2019 19:06 via baytoday.ca
  MADRID — Spanish mine rescue experts are being lowered down a deep shaft from where they hope to dig a tunnel to reach a 2-year-old boy trapped underground for 11 days.
  
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• NY governor signs early voting bill into law

  24-01-2019 19:06 via baytoday.ca
  New York state will soon join most other states in allowing voters to cast a ballot before election day. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation into law on Thursday that authorizes in-person early voting up to 10 days before an election.
  
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• AP Exclusive: CNN's Acosta writing book on Trump White House

  24-01-2019 19:06 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — Jim Acosta has some follow-up comments on the Trump administration. The CNN Chief White House Correspondent, who has frequently clashed with President Donald Trump and other officials, has a book coming out June 11.
  
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• This season's flu shot far more effective than last year's, researchers find

  24-01-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Canadian researchers say this season's influenza vaccine appears to have reduced the risk of infection with the dominate circulating flu strain by 72 per cent — far higher than what was seen with last year's shot. Lead researcher Dr.
  
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• NewsAlert: Passengers treated at Quebec City airport

  24-01-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  QUEBEC — Five people have been taken to hospital from Quebec City's Jean Lesage International Airport after passengers fell ill just before takeoff.
  
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• Navy 'comfortable' with one temporary support ship: Commander

  24-01-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The commander of the Royal Canadian Navy says he is "comfortable" having only one temporary support ship given the current timeline for the permanent vessels to start arriving.
  
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• eBay Canada to offer e-commerce training in Halifax for businesses

  24-01-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  HALIFAX — Online shopping and auction giant eBay Canada has chosen Halifax as the first Canadian city for its e-commerce training course, saying the Nova Scotia capital was selected on the strength of its small business community.
  
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• Changes to death notice system moves slowly despite feds' bid to fast-track work

  24-01-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — A digital overhaul to simplify how Canadians let governments know someone has died is moving at an incremental pace with no end date in sight.
  
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• 10 passengers taken to hospital after fumes enter plane before takeoff

  24-01-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  QUEBEC — A Florida-bound flight minutes from takeoff had to be evacuated Thursday and 10 passengers were taken to hospital after fumes from de-icing seeped into the cabin. Air Transat Flight 782 destined for Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
  
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• TRAPPERS ROUNDUP: Bantams take 2 of 3 in Sudbury - The North Bay Nugget

  24-01-2019 19:04
  TRAPPERS ROUNDUP: Bantams take 2 of 3 in Sudbury  The North Bay NuggetMajor Bantam The major bantam AAA Trappers travelled to Chelmsford this past weekend for a three-game set against the Nickel City Sons. In Game 1, the ...
  
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• Taking photos and driving landed local man with a hefty fine

  24-01-2019 18:33 via baytoday.ca
  The OPP immediately pulled over the man who is facing a $615 dollar fine and upon conviction he could lose his license for three days
  
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• Hollywood heads to the mountains to kick off Sundance fest

  24-01-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  PARK CITY, Utah — Hollywood is bundling up and descending on Park City, Utah to kick off the 2019 Sundance Film Festival Thursday.
  
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• Motorist slapped with $615 fine for using cellphone to record traffic collision

  24-01-2019 18:02 via nugget.ca
  It’s an expensive piece of video.
  North Bay Ontario Provincial Police charged a 25-year-old motorist with holding a hand held device while operating a motor vehicle this morning.
  Police said officers were conducting traffic control at a collision on Highway 17 at Jocko Point Road when a motorist was spotted driving while recording the scene with his cellphone.
  Police issued a $615 fine and upon conviction a three-day licence suspension.,
  
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• ONTARIO: Three players and coach allowed back in hockey league

  24-01-2019 17:56 via baytoday.ca
  The Ontario Hockey Federation determined The Hockey Loft didn't meet the definition of a league
  
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• No injuries in crash west of North Bay - The North Bay Nugget

  24-01-2019 17:49
  No injuries in crash west of North Bay  The North Bay NuggetOntario Provincial Police report no injuries following a single-vehicle crash this morning on Highway 17 near Jocko Point Road. Police advised travellers to ...
  
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• No injuries in crash

  24-01-2019 17:45 via nugget.ca
  Ontario Provincial Police report no injuries following a single-vehicle crash this morning on Highway 17 near Jocko Point Road. Police advised travellers to allow extra time to get to their destination, keep windows clear of frost and snow and drive according to conditions.
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• Bonfield mother of three competes in international skate cross competition

  24-01-2019 17:39 via nugget.ca
  Michelle Mulder is one cool mom.
  The 33-year-old Bonfield mother of three and hockey coach will compete this weekend in the All Terrain Skate Cross Federation in St. Petersburg, Russia.
  “I did it 10 years ago in Quebec and placed second, so it’s always been in the back of my mind to do it again.”
  The opportunity came up last year and Mulder jumped at the chance to cross something off her bucket list.
  “I made the decision in late December to compete and started to train. I
  
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• This year's cruel and harsh winter is tough on city's homeless

  24-01-2019 17:14 via nugget.ca
  People are struggling and they have no place to lay their head. They’re braving the cold while walking the streets in North Bay.
  That is the reality for many living in the city, according to Dennis Chippa, manager of the Gathering Place.
  He shared the struggles many face during Wednesday’s launch of the Lebouef Wealth Management Coldest Night of the Year, which takes place Feb. 23.
  “Last weekend when temperatures dropped to -40C we opened extra hours at the Gathering Place and
  
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• Toronto-based online story hub Wattpad to bring viral reads to bookstores

  24-01-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Canadian online storytelling platform Wattpad is bringing clickable reads to a bookstore near you.
  
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• North Bay man facing domestic assault charges - BayToday

  24-01-2019 17:00
  North Bay man facing domestic assault charges  BayTodayA 24-year-old North Bay man faces multiple charges in relation to an incident on January 21st. Police allege that on January 21st, North Bay Police received ...
  
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• PM dismisses calls to fire envoy to China, says focus is on detained Canadians

  24-01-2019 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is dismissing calls to remove Canada's ambassador to China from his post, saying such a change wouldn't help two Canadians detained by Chinese authorities get home sooner.
  
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• Ontario Cannabis Store seeking courier for same-day pot delivery services

  24-01-2019 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — The Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation is seeking a courier to make same-day pot deliveries, starting with the Greater Toronto Area.
  
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• National Comedy Center to display Kovacs material

  24-01-2019 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The National Comedy Center will give the public its first glimpse of creative papers and artifacts that belonged to the late comedian Ernie Kovacs.
  
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