North Bay news

• Police searching for purse snatch suspects

  13-02-2019 23:15 via baytoday.ca
  A man grabbed the purse and left the store with a woman
  
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• Police receive info on North Bay purse snatching suspects - NorthBayNipissing.com

  13-02-2019 23:05
  Police receive info on North Bay purse snatching suspects  NorthBayNipissing.comNORTH BAY - UPDATE (10:44 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13): Police report they have received information as to the identity of the suspects in this theft investigation ...
  
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• Observers 'gobsmacked' at new revelation about lost QuadrigaCX currency

  13-02-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  HALIFAX — The revelation that the embattled QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange recently lost track of more than $460,000 in crypto-coins has left some industry observers reeling with disbelief. "I'm totally gobsmacked ...
  
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• Changes proposed for Canadian junior curlers get petition pushback

  13-02-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  Upcoming changes to the Canadian junior curling championships are facing resistance as some young curlers lament losing a year of eligibility to play in it.
  
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• As women celebrate historic Congress, consensus is the hardest roads lie ahead

  13-02-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — Just up Pennsylvania Avenue from Capitol Hill, where a roof-raising posse of congresswomen wearing white upstaged Donald Trump during last week's state of the union, a drizzle-soaked lineup Tuesday outside the Canadian embassy offered st
  
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• 14 per cent of sausages tested across Canada had meat not on label: study

  13-02-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  A federally funded study has found sausages sold in grocery stores in several provinces contain meat not declared on the label.
  
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• City crews from various departments helping to manage Tuesday's blizzard

  13-02-2019 23:01 via baytoday.ca
  'We are asking residents to not park along roadways and this will continue into tomorrow'
  
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• HAIGH, Reid John

  13-02-2019 22:40 via baytoday.ca
  Reid Haigh died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Health Sciences North, Sudbury. He was 76 years old. Reid was the beloved husband of Constance “Connie” (née Tucker) of Bear Valley.
  
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• More snow is expected for North Bay and Area

  13-02-2019 22:21 via nugget.ca
  Brace for it – more snow is on the way.
  Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for North Bay, Powassan, Mattawa, West Nipissing and French River for Thursday afternoon.
  The forecast is predicting another 10 to 20-centimetres of snow Thursday afternoon into Friday.
  “Snow will begin Thursday afternoon and intensify Thursday evening. Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm are possible before snow tapers off during the day Friday.”
  
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• UPDATE: Suspects in purse theft identified

  13-02-2019 22:07 via nugget.ca
  North Bay police report that the investigating officer has received information as to the identity of the male and female suspects in the theft of a purse. No further details were provided.
  ORIGINAL STORY:
  North Bay police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects in the theft of a purse.
  Police said that in early January, a woman left her purse on a table at a Lakeshore Drive business.
   An unknown male grabbed the purse and left the store with a female.
  The two left o
  
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• Suspects sought in purse theft

  13-02-2019 22:07 via nugget.ca
  North Bay police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects in the theft of a purse.
  Police said that in early January, a woman left her purse on a table at a Lakeshore Drive business.
   An unknown male grabbed the purse and left the store with a female.
  The two left on foot.
  The male suspect has large black ear spacers.
  Anyone with information is asked to contact North Bay police at 705-497-5555 and select option 9 to speak to an officer.
  Those who wish to remain anonym
  
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• This is unbelievable! More snow on the way:(

  13-02-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  Another 10 to 20 cm of snow is possible Thursday afternoon into Friday says Environment Canada
  
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• Reports: British Bolshoi dancer suspected of having cocaine

  13-02-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  MOSCOW — Russian news reports say police in Moscow suspect a British dancer with the renowned Bolshoi Ballet of possessing cocaine. Channel REN TV said officers stopped Oscar Frame in the Russian capital on Monday.
  
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• Head of FEMA resigning, questioned over use of vehicles

  13-02-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is resigning, months after an investigation found he misused government vehicles to travel to his home in North Carolina.
  
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• Canadian election observers arrive in Ukraine amid fears of Russian meddling

  13-02-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The first waves of Canadian election monitors have arrived in Ukraine, as fears rise over Russian meddling in the March 31 presidential ballot.
  
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• A look at nine CFL teams' strengths, weaknesses after start of free agency

  13-02-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — There was plenty of player movement Tuesday on a wild opening day of CFL free agency. Here's a look at the strengths, weaknesses and needs of the nine league teams as they continue with their off-seasons: WEST DIVISION B.C.
  
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• BERRY, Eleanor ‘Elly’

  13-02-2019 21:56 via baytoday.ca
  At home with her family and friends by her side on Tuesday February 12, 2019 at 80 years of age. Dear wife of Bud Berry.
  
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• McLACHLAN, Morris

  13-02-2019 21:54 via baytoday.ca
  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dad Morris McLachlan on Monday, February 11, 2019 at his home in North Bay. He was 90 years old.
  
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• North Bay-led mining contingent vying for federal funding - Northern Ontario Business

  13-02-2019 21:00
  North Bay-led mining contingent vying for federal funding  Northern Ontario BusinessA group of mining supply companies with a strong North Bay contingent will be among those vying for federal government funding as part of a mining innovation ...
  
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• Education expert coming to North Bay

  13-02-2019 20:43 via nugget.ca
  The Near North District School Board Parent Involvement Committee will be hosting a free workshop for parents entitled Creating Quality Education Learning Environments March 4 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  The workshop will be led by Annie Kidder, executive director of People for Education. Kidder became involved in public education in Ontario in the late 1990’s and since then has become an expert on education policy and funding.
  She regularly provides advice to policy-makers and government, and
  
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• Police warning residents to call if they see anything suspicious

  13-02-2019 20:35 via nugget.ca
  North Bay Police are warning the public if they see anything suspicious to call police.
  Police responded to a report of a male prying a screen off a residential building in the 300 block of Lakeshore Drive early this morning.“This after a break-in to a restaurant in the 600 block early yesterday morning,” according to police.
  “We’re doing our best. If you see anything suspicious don’t be shy to give us a call.”
  
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• Convoy of angry truckers heading North Bay's way - The North Bay Nugget

  13-02-2019 20:21
  Convoy of angry truckers heading North Bay's way  The North Bay NuggetA fleet of frustrated Westerners will roll through North Bay en route to the nation's capital. The United We Roll convoy, featuring about 300 trucks, is departing ...
  
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• Convoy of angry truckers heading North Bay's way

  13-02-2019 20:12 via nugget.ca
  A fleet of frustrated Westerners will roll through North Bay en route to the nation’s capital.
  The United We Roll convoy, featuring about 300 trucks, is departing Red Deer, Alta., Thursday, and should reach Sudbury by Sunday.
  “It’s tough for us to stop in any given city, because we have 4,000 kilometres to travel and four days to do it,” says organizer Glen Carritt, a municipal councillor in Innisfail, Alta. and owner of a company that provides fire services to oil and ga
  
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• St. Francis Xavier University plans to appeal men's hockey coach's suspension

  13-02-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  ANTIGONISH, N.S. — St. Francis Xavier University says it will appeal a 10-game suspension handed to X-Men men's hockey coach Brad Peddle in the aftermath of an ugly brawl against the Acadia Axemen.
  
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• Sore knee sidelines Kawhi Leonard, but Jeremy Lin join Raptors lineup

  13-02-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Kawhi Leonard was out and Jeremy Lin in as the Toronto Raptors welcomed the visiting Washington Wizards on Wednesday. It was just the latest roster juggling for Raptors coach Nick Nurse, who has seen Jonas Valanciunas, C.J.
  
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• Senators hope road trip will provide reprieve from trade talk as deadline looms

  13-02-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — There's a good chance the Ottawa Senators' roster will look significantly different by the time they return home from their four-game road trip.
  
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• Road to Olympics for Canada's baseball team goes through Seoul

  13-02-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  MEXICO CITY — Canada's road to the Tokyo 2020 baseball tournament will go through former Olympic host Seoul.
  
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• Raptors star Kawhi Leonard questionable for Washington Wizards visit

  13-02-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Raptors star Kawhi Leonard has been listed as questionable for Toronto's game against the visiting Washington Wizards on Wednesday.
  
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• NASA about to pull plug on Mars rover, silent for 8 months

  13-02-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA is trying one last time to contact its record-setting Mars rover Opportunity, before calling it quits. The rover has been silent for eight months, victim of one of the most intense dust storms in decades.
  
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• CFLPA stated it will give 'notice to bargain,' to CFL on Feb. 15 to begin talks

  13-02-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — The CFL and CFL Players' Association will formally begin contract talks next month, the union said Wednesday. "On Feb. 15th, we will give 'notice to bargain' to the CFL," the union said in a statement.
  
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• ONTARIO: Police cleared in high-profile death of Barrie man

  13-02-2019 19:16 via baytoday.ca
  SIU says Olando Brown died after swallowing two 'golf ball-sized plastic bags' at police station
  
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• McGill receives record-setting $200-million donation for graduate scholarships

  13-02-2019 19:07 via baytoday.ca
  Montreal's McGill University has received what it says is the single largest donation in Canadian history in the form of a $200-million gift towards a graduate scholarship program.
  
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• TekSavvy complains about data omitted from annual CRTC report on industry trends

  13-02-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — TekSavvy Solutions Inc. has lodged a complaint with the CRTC, saying that critical statistical information compiled by the federal telecommunications regulator was omitted from last year's edition of an annual industry report.
  
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• TSX slips despite higher energy prices; U.S. markets get lift from trade hopes

  13-02-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Canada's main stock index dipped slightly while U.S. markets were buoyed Wednesday by optimism about a trade deal with China. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 15.37 points at 15,626.73, after hitting an intraday high of 15,689.
  
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• Trudeau faces critics inside and outside party as Wilson-Raybould scandal swirls

  13-02-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a backlash within and outside his own party after Jody Wilson-Raybould's sudden resignation from his cabinet.
  
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• Ottawa Redblacks sign veteran quarterback Jonathon Jennings

  13-02-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  The Ottawa Redblacks have signed quarterback Jonathon Jennings to a one-year contract. Jennings has 980 completions for 12,497 yards and 66 touchdowns in 51 career games over four seasons with the B.C. Lions.
  
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• Higher tax revenues lead to lower Ontario deficit, minister says

  13-02-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Higher sales and corporate income tax revenues have pushed Ontario's deficit down $1 billion, the Progressive Conservative government said Wednesday as it released its third-quarter finances.
  
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• Opinion | North Bay council cannot ignore lack of long term care beds - NorthBayNipissing.com

  13-02-2019 17:39
  Opinion | North Bay council cannot ignore lack of long term care beds  NorthBayNipissing.comIt's February 12, 2019 and here is the crystal clear choice that faces North Bay city council.
  
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• North Bay digs out

  13-02-2019 17:30 via nugget.ca
  Steve Gauthier has had enough of winter.
  This winter, anyway.
  “Oh, yeah,” he says Wednesday as he digs out his driveway on Second Avenue W. “I’m tired of it.
  “But then I’ll complain about the heat in the summer.”
  He was engaged in what a lot of North Bay residents were doing after the big dump of snow on the area Tuesday night, and which was continuing Wednesday morning.
  “But I still prefer Canada to anywhere else.”
  Up to 30 cm of snow fell o
  
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• New Twiggs location open

  13-02-2019 17:28 via baytoday.ca
  The new facility opened late last week
  
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• US says ex-intel official defected to Iran, revealed secrets

  13-02-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — A former U.S.
  
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• Tragically Hip-backed Up Cannabis plans 'hub' within Ontario pot retail store

  13-02-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — The Tragically-Hip backed pot producer Up Cannabis plans to have an "experiential hub" inside one of Ontario's first legal recreational weed stores located in the band's hometown of Kingston.
  
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• Standard & Poor's downgrades SNC-Lavalin, citing charges and diplomatic feud

  13-02-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Debt rating agency Standard & Poor's has downgraded SNC-Lavalin Group Inc., citing problems at a Chilean mining project, damaged business relations with Saudi Arabia and criminal charges against the beleaguered engineering giant.
  
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• Report: At least 20 Guard personnel killed in Iran bombing

  13-02-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  TEHRAN, Iran — A state-run news agency in Iran is reporting a suicide bombing in the country's southeast has killed at least 20 elite Revolutionary Guard personnel and wounded 20.
  
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• NewsAlert: Dave Brubaker not guilty of sex assault

  13-02-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  SARNIA, Ont. — A former high-ranking gymnastics coach has been found not guilty of sexual assault and sexual exploitation. Justice Deborah Austin handed down the decision for Dave Brubaker in a Sarnia, Ont., courtroom today.
  
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• Former gymnastics coach Dave Brubaker found not guilty of sex assault

  13-02-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  SARNIA, Ont. — A former high-ranking gymnastics coach was acquitted of sexual assault and sexual exploitation Wednesday after a judge found the testimony of the complainant sincere but said the police investigation into the case was severely flawed.
  
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• Ford recalls 1.5 million pickups that can downshift without warning

  13-02-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  DETROIT — Ford is recalling nearly 1.5 million pickup trucks in North America because the transmissions can suddenly downshift into first gear.
  
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• Ex-US agent charged with revealing classified info to Iran

  13-02-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — A former counterintelligence agent with the U.S. Air Force has been accused of revealing classified information to Iran.
  
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• After nearly 29 years in one place, the New-To-You-Shoppe is on the move

  13-02-2019 17:00 via baytoday.ca
  'We’re going to be in a much busier spot. Everything is happening at that end of town right now. We’ve got a lot more parking, and it is a lot more accessible. Christie Hamilton owner New To You Shoppe.
  
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• Solid effort by Thunderbirds swimmers in the Soo

  13-02-2019 16:46 via baytoday.ca
  Owen Baas, 10, captured first place finishes in all seven of his events earning him the High Point Award for his age category
  
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