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• 'The Lego Movie 2' opens No. 1 but everything is not awesome

  10-02-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part" was easily the top ticket-seller in theatres over the weekend, but the film's $35 million opening failed to stack up to its expected haul, according to studio estimates Sunday.
  
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• 'The Favourite' named best UK film at British Academy Awards

  10-02-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  LONDON — Tragicomic royal drama "The Favourite" took best British film and a clutch of other trophies Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, the U.K.
  
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• Tarasenko gets hat trick as Blues beat Predators 5-4 in OT

  10-02-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  NASHVILLE — Vladimir Tarasenko put on quite a show to keep the St. Louis Blues' winning streak alive.
  
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• Canada's McMorris wins silver medal in slopestyle with qualifying score

  10-02-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  PARK CITY, Utah — Canadian snowboard star Mark McMorris won the silver medal in slopestyle at the freestyle world championships without competing in Sunday's final.
  
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• Aguero, City humiliate Chelsea - and referee joins in japes

  10-02-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  LONDON — Sergio Aguero is scoring for fun, and even referee Mike Dean got in on the japes. Only Chelsea had nothing to smile about after a 6-0 humiliation at Manchester City.
  
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• Canadian Blondin wins mass-start silver at speedskating world championship

  10-02-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  INZELL, Germany — Canada's Ivanie Blondin won the silver medal in the women's mass start on Sunday at the ISU world single distance championships.
  
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• North Bay takes advantage of rare opportunity to host ski racing event for junior skiers - BayToday

  10-02-2019 21:01
  North Bay takes advantage of rare opportunity to host ski racing event for junior skiers  BayToday'To have this U6 and U12 race, it's over ten years I think since we've even had a race of that age category' Duncan Cornthwaite president North Bay Antoine Ski ...
  
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• Senate fixes vibrating camera ahead of TV broadcasting debut

  10-02-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Viewers won't have to adjust their television sets when the Senate starts broadcasting its meetings, as the upper chamber says it has fixed a problem with one of its brand new cameras.
  
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• Senate fixes vibrating camera

  10-02-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Viewers won't have to adjust their television sets anymore as the Senate says it has fixed a problem with one of their brand new cameras vibrating during broadcasts.
  
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• Ducks fire coach Randy Carlyle amid 7-game losing streak

  10-02-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks fired coach Randy Carlyle on Sunday amid a seven-game losing streak. The Ducks announced that general manager Bob Murray would take over as interim coach for the remainder of the regular season.
  
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• Canada's Boutin wins 1,000-metre gold medal at short-track World Cup

  10-02-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORINO, Italy — Canada's Kim Boutin won her first individual gold medal of the season Sunday, finishing atop the podium in the women's 1,000-metre race at the ISU short-track World Cup.
  
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• Bissonnette judge's 'unusual' sentencing decision likely to be appealed: experts

  10-02-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — A Quebec judge's "unusual" decision to modify the Criminal Code as he sentenced six-time murderer Alexandre Bissonnette to a life sentence with no possibility of parole for 40 years highlights the ongoing legal debate over consecutive life
  
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• Biathlon World Cup sprint races cancelled due to frigid temperatures

  10-02-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  CANMORE, Alta. — Arctic temperatures in Alberta have forced organizers to cancel competition at the biathlon World Cup.
  
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• City police officer involved in crash

  10-02-2019 19:39 via baytoday.ca
  The other young male driver blew a warning
  
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• Winter storm watch issued for North Bay, Almaguin: Environment Canada - NorthBayNipissing.com

  10-02-2019 18:16
  Winter storm watch issued for North Bay, Almaguin: Environment Canada  NorthBayNipissing.comNORTH BAY-ALMAGUIN — (Update: Sunday, Feb. 10, 3:16 p.m.) Environment Canada has now issued a winter storm watch for the North Bay and Almaguin for ...
  
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• I'm sure people think Sundays are quiet for the police. I can tell you that's not the case... definitely not today anyway...#5555

  10-02-2019 18:14 via twitter.com
  I'm sure people think Sundays are quiet for the police.I can tell you that's not the case... definitely not today anyway...#5555
  
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• Suspect charged in fatal shooting of Milwaukee officer

  10-02-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  MILWAUKEE — Prosecutors on Sunday charged a 26-year-old man in the killing of a Milwaukee police officer. Jordan P.
  
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• Scheer demands PM let Wilson-Raybould talk about SNC-Lavalin discussions

  10-02-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is writing to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to ask that he waive solicitor-client privilege so former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould can publicly talk about what happened with SNC-Lavalin.
  
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• Matty Russell leads the way as Toronto Wolfpack cruise to rugby league win

  10-02-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  ROCHDALE, England — Winger Matty Russell scored four tries Sunday as the Toronto Wolfpack cruised to a 58-6 win over the Rochdale Hornets in Betfred Championship play.
  
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• Oh oh, another winter storm targeting area

  10-02-2019 17:25 via baytoday.ca
  A low pressure brewing over the Southern Plains States may intensify into a winter storm
  
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• Teenager Andreescu lifts Canada to 3-0 win over Netherlands at Fed Cup

  10-02-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands — Bianca Andreescu didn't think she played her best tennis on Sunday. It was still enough to get the job done.
  
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• Shutdown deadline looms as wall negotiations hit a snag

  10-02-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — As negotiations over a border security hit a snag, the White House on Sunday would not rule out another federal government shutdown even as it signalled a willingness to obtain funding for President Donald Trump's proposed wall by other
  
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• Drug and weapons charges laid

  10-02-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  The weapons charges relate to a .45 calibre handgun found in the vehicle
  
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• As clock ticks, new hurdle emerges in border security talks

  10-02-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — Bargainers clashed Sunday over whether to limit the number of migrants authorities can detain, tossing a new hurdle before negotiators hoping to strike a border security compromise for Congress to pass this coming week.
  
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• Le Carnaval celebrates 56 years of traditions in North Bay - BayToday

  10-02-2019 16:47
  Le Carnaval celebrates 56 years of traditions in North Bay  BayToday'We like being involved. We're a French speaking family. It is our first language. And I do think it is important for all my kids to come here and it gives a big family ...
  
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• Unifor's high-profile campaign against GM is a also a fight for its future

  10-02-2019 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Jerry Dias is fed up.
  
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• Toddler fatally shot; mom says he found gun in friend's home

  10-02-2019 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Authorities say a 2-year-old Florida boy was fatally shot inside a family friend's apartment. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says the boy died Saturday hours after he was shot.
  
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• Tabloid CEO's lawyer says Enquirer didn't extort Jeff Bezos

  10-02-2019 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — An attorney for the head of the National Enquirer's parent company denies the tabloid committed extortion or blackmail by threatening to publish Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' explicit photos. Elkan Abramowitz represents American Media Inc.
  
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• Tabloid CEO's lawyer denies Enquirer tried to extort Bezos

  10-02-2019 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — The National Enquirer committed neither extortion nor blackmail by threatening to publish intimate photos of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, an attorney for the head of the tabloid's parent company said Sunday.
  
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• 'Strategic messaging': Russian fighters in Arctic spark debate on Canada's place

  10-02-2019 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  Recent Russian moves in the Arctic have renewed debate over that country's intentions and Canada's own status at the top of the world.
  
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• Saskatchewan, Ottawa carbon tax case 'monumental' for Constitution: expert

  10-02-2019 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  REGINA — Legal experts, government officials and industry leaders will all watch this week as Saskatchewan and Ottawa head to court over the constitutionality of a federally imposed carbon tax.
  
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• More technology coming to mortgage industry but clients still want human touch

  10-02-2019 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Sometime in the near future, the majority of mortgage applications in Canada will be completed online or with a chatbot, mortgage expert Rob McLister predicts. McLister, who runs mortgage comparison website RateSpy.
  
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• Manitoba premier down south while his social media marvels at Winnipeg snow

  10-02-2019 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister appeared to marvel on social media in recent days at Winnipeg's wintry weather, but in reality he was at his vacation home in tropical Costa Rica, his office has confirmed.
  
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• Le Carnaval celebrates 56 years of traditions in North Bay

  10-02-2019 15:11 via baytoday.ca
  'We like being involved. We’re a French speaking family. It is our first language. And I do think it is important for all my kids to come here and it gives a big family feeling' Melanie Levasseur.  
  
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• Clock ticking as Air Force looks to stop hemorrhaging experienced pilots

  10-02-2019 15:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — A shortage of experienced pilots is forcing the Royal Canadian Air Force to walk a delicate line between keeping enough seasoned aviators available to train new recruits and lead missions in the air. Air force commander Lt.-Gen.
  
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• US ambassador: Arrests of Canadians in China unacceptable

  10-02-2019 14:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — The U.S. ambassador to Canada said Saturday her country is "deeply concerned" about China's "unlawful" detention of two Canadians.
  
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• North Bay takes advantage of rare opportunity to host ski racing event for junior skiers

  10-02-2019 13:17 via baytoday.ca
  'To have this U6 and U12 race, it’s over ten years I think since we’ve even had a race of that age category' Duncan Cornthwaite president North Bay Antoine Ski Racers Club
  
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• 'Not ready for prime time': Montreal rejects body cameras for police officers

  10-02-2019 13:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — As police forces across Canada weigh the merits of equipping officers with body cameras, the country's second largest city has ruled them out as costly and ineffective.
  
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• NBPS officer involved in 2 veh MVC this morning. Other young male driver blew warning on roadside screening device.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  10-02-2019 13:01 via twitter.com
  NBPS officer involved in 2 veh MVC this morning. Other young male driver blew warning on roadside screening device.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Virginia lieutenant governor wants accusations investigated

  10-02-2019 10:05 via baytoday.ca
  RICHMOND, Va.
  
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• Turkey urges China to respect Uighur rights, close camps

  10-02-2019 10:05 via baytoday.ca
  ISTANBUL — Turkey has called China's treatment of its minority Uighurs "a great cause of shame for humanity.
  
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• Anti-India protests erupt in Kashmir after 5 rebels killed

  10-02-2019 10:05 via baytoday.ca
  SRINAGAR, India — Five rebels were killed in fighting with government forces in disputed Kashmir on Sunday, the Indian army said, triggering anti-India clashes in which at least 10 civilians were injured.
  
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• Afghan lawmaker says airstrikes kill 21 civilians

  10-02-2019 10:05 via baytoday.ca
  KABUL — Airstrikes in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province have killed 21 civilians, including women and children, a lawmaker from the region said Sunday. Mohammad Hashim Alkozai said 13 civilians were killed in one strike and eight in another.
  
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• 13 killed in highway accidents amid China travel rush

  10-02-2019 10:05 via baytoday.ca
  BEIJING — Accidents on icy highways in central China left at least 13 dead and dozens injured this weekend as millions of families were heading home from the Lunar New Year holiday. Five were killed shortly after 5 a.m.
  
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• Women dominated in Grammys nominations, but will they win?

  10-02-2019 09:05 via baytoday.ca
  LOS ANGELES — Janelle Monae remembers being frustrated at last year's Grammy Awards, where male acts dominated in nominations and the only woman competing for the night's top award, Lorde, didn't get a chance to perform onstage.
  
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• Female acts, rap songs win big at the Grammy Awards

  10-02-2019 09:05 via baytoday.ca
  LOS ANGELES — Women returned at the Grammys on Sunday as female acts won album of the year and best new artist, while rap also triumphed, with Childish Gambino's "This Is America" becoming the first rap-based song to win record and song of the year.
  
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• Drake wins rap song Grammy, Childish Gambino makes history

  10-02-2019 09:05 via baytoday.ca
  LOS ANGELES — Drake surprised the music world Sunday when he emerged on the Grammy stage to accept the best rap song trophy but told the room of musicians that winning awards isn't necessary if you have real fans attending your concerts and singing y
  
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• Canada's Moore-Towers and Marinaro take silver at ISU Four Continents

  10-02-2019 09:05 via baytoday.ca
  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Canada's Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro were 0.06 points short of gold on Saturday in pairs as they earned Canada's first medal at the 2019 ISU Four Continents figure skating event.
  
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• B.C. ticket wins Saturday night's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

  10-02-2019 09:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — The $5 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw was won by a ticket holder in British Columbia, while the draw's guaranteed $1 million prize was claimed by a ticket holder in the Prairies.
  
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• North Bay man charged with trafficking - BayToday

  10-02-2019 09:00
  North Bay man charged with trafficking  BayTodayOn Sunday, February 10 shortly before 9 p.m. North Bay Police conducted a traffic stop in the downtown area.
  
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