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• Toronto FC's pursuit of Spanish midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo nears crunch time

  23-02-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  Toronto FC's pursuit of Spanish attacking midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo is nearing crunch time. Toronto general manager Ali Curtis and president Bill Manning are back from Belgium after holding talks with Pozuelo's club, KRC Genk.
  
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• Reinhart's hat trick lifts Sabres past Capitals 5-2

  23-02-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sam Reinhart scored three goals and the Buffalo Sabres snapped a four-game skid with a 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday.
  
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• Reinhart's hat trick leads Sabres to 5-2 win over Capitals

  23-02-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sam Reinhart scored three goals and the Buffalo Sabres snapped a four-game skid with a 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday.
  
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• Homan beats McCarville in 3-4 Page Playoff at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

  23-02-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  SYDNEY, N.S. — Ontario's Rachel Homan defeated Northern Ontario's Krista McCarville 6-4 in the 3-4 Page Playoff game on Saturday afternoon at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
  
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• Hernandez has two hits as Blue Jays fall to Tigers 4-0 in spring training opener

  23-02-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  DUNEDIN, Fla. — Teoscar Hernandez has two of Toronto's five hits as the Blue Jays fell to the Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Saturday in the first pre-season game this year for both teams.
  
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• Giroux scores in overtime, Flyers beat Penguins 4-3

  23-02-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  PHILADELPHIA — Claude Giroux scored 1:59 into overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers scored three straight goals in the rain to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on a soggy Saturday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
  
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• Carey beats Silvernagle in 1-2 Page game at Scotties, Homan reaches semi

  23-02-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  SYDNEY, N.S. — Playing a Scotties rookie with a berth in the final on the line, Alberta's Chelsea Carey bided her time in the 1-2 Page Playoff game.
  
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• Canada's Heather McLean top 10 at world sprint speedskating championships

  23-02-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  HEERENVEEN, Netherlands — Canada's Heather McLean is ranked in the top 10 after the first day of races at the world sprint speedskating championships on Saturday. McLean was the top Canadian on the women's side, earning an 11th place result (38.
  
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• Fear of heavy snow on roof prompts partial evacuation of Blind River hospital

  23-02-2019 22:48 via baytoday.ca
  The hospital is acting on recommendations from a structural engineer to proceed with a precautionary partial evacuation
  
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• High wind warning for Huntsville area

  23-02-2019 22:32 via baytoday.ca
  Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur
  
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• Laurentian ski hill closed Sunday

  23-02-2019 22:19 via baytoday.ca
  Due to the rain and freezing rain expected in the North Bay area on Sunday morning
  
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• Family desperate to find Petawawa teen - The North Bay Nugget

  23-02-2019 22:14
  Family desperate to find Petawawa teen  The North Bay NuggetTINA PEPLINSKIE, PEMBROKE OBSERVER AND NEWS. PETAWAWA — The search continues for a Petawawa teenager who has been missing for more than ...
  
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• Sheriff: No likely survivors in jetliner crash near Houston

  23-02-2019 22:06 via baytoday.ca
  HOUSTON — A Boeing 767 cargo jetliner heading to Houston with three people aboard disintegrated after crashing Saturday into a bay east of the city, according to a Texas sheriff.
  
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• Boeing 767 cargo jetliner with 3 aboard crashes near Houston

  23-02-2019 22:06 via baytoday.ca
  HOUSTON — A Boeing 767 cargo jetliner heading to Houston with three people aboard crashed Saturday into a bay just east of the city, according to officials.
  
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• Rangers too much for rival Devils 5-2

  23-02-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — Despite their trade deadline-depleted lineup, the Rangers got off to a fast start and dominated the Devils.
  
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• BEYOND LOCAL: Report suggests that student achievement gaps based on race, income are on the rise

  23-02-2019 22:00 via baytoday.ca
  Toronto school board data reveals that Black, racialized and lower-income students face significant gaps in student outcomes
  
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• Potential safety issues close Laurentian Ski Hill Sunday - My North Bay Now

  23-02-2019 21:11
  Potential safety issues close Laurentian Ski Hill Sunday  My North Bay NowGeneral manager of Laurentian Ski Hill Cam Graham stresses the decision to close down for tomorrow is precautionary and plenty of days of excellent ...
  
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• Sabres Skinner helped off ice after hurting lower left leg

  23-02-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sabres leading scorer Jeff Skinner required assistance to leave the ice after hurting his lower left leg in the second period of Buffalo's home game against Washington.
  
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• New immigration projects offer caregivers pathway to permanent residence

  23-02-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The Trudeau government is launching two new immigration pilot programs that will allow caregivers to come to Canada with their families while also offering them the opportunity to become permanent residents.
  
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• Montreal police arrest one of Quebec's 10 most wanted criminals

  23-02-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  Montreal police say they've arrested one of Quebec's 10 most wanted criminals. They say Frederick Silva, 37, was arrested last night in Montreal and is expected to appear in court this afternoon to be charged with murder and attempted murder.
  
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• Sabres' Okposo feels good as he recovers from 3rd concussion

  23-02-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo tells The Associated Press he's feeling good while recovering from his third concussion in less than three years.
  
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• Canada's Rahneva hopes skeleton medals on Calgary track not her last

  23-02-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  CALGARY — Mirela Rahneva felt more than medals were riding on her last races of the World Cup skeleton season. The Canadian earned a silver medal in the season finale Saturday less than 24 hours after winning gold on her home track in Calgary.
  
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• Canada's Mirela Rahneva earns World Cup skeleton silver in Calgary

  23-02-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  CALGARY — Germany's Tina Hermann won the World Cup season finale in women's skeleton with Canada's Mirela Rahneva taking silver on her home track Saturday.
  
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• Canada's Alex Harvey sixth in skiathlon at world Nordic skiing championships

  23-02-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  SEEFELD, Austria — Canada's Alex Harvey finished sixth in the 30-kilometre skiathlon on Saturday at the world Nordic skiing championships in Seefeld, Austria.
  
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• After Tottenham loss, Pochettino loses temper as well

  23-02-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  After Tottenham lost vital ground in the Premier League title race, Mauricio Pochettino lost his temper as well.
  
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• Carolina activates C Jordan Staal from injured reserve

  23-02-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have activated centre Jordan Staal from injured reserve. General manager Don Waddell announced the move Saturday before the Hurricanes' game at Dallas.
  
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• Freezing rain and a late winter storm expected in Almaguin, North Bay - NorthBayNipissing.com

  23-02-2019 18:09
  Freezing rain and a late winter storm expected in Almaguin, North Bay  NorthBayNipissing.comALMAGUIN - NORTH BAY — UPDATE (10:46 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23): A special weather statement continues for Bayfield Inlet - Dunchurch, South River - Burk's ...
  
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• Montreal man found guilty of manslaughter in death of ailing wife

  23-02-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — A Montreal man who was convicted on Saturday of killing his ailing wife said he'd finally be able to mourn her after a jury found him guilty of the lesser of the two possible charges against him.
  
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• Canadian international Janine Beckie helps Man City women lift Continental Cup

  23-02-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  SHEFFIELD, England — Canadian international Janine Beckie proved to be the difference in a penalty shootout Saturday as Manchester City beat Arsenal to claim the FA Women's Continental League Cup.
  
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• Canada's Marielle Thompson finishes just off podium in ski cross World Cup

  23-02-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  SUNNY VALLEY, Russia — Marielle Thompson of Whistler, B.C., had to settle for fourth on Saturday in the first of two World Cup ski cross races in Sunny Valley, Russia.
  
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• Stars acquire defenceman Lovejoy in trade with Devils

  23-02-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  DALLAS — The Dallas Stars have acquired veteran defenceman Ben Lovejoy in a trade with the New Jersey Devils.
  
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• How sweet it isn't!

  23-02-2019 17:00 via baytoday.ca
  This week in Wine all the Time, Vincent shares some insights on Tussock Jumper and more
  
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• CANADA: Poll suggests strong majority support mandatory vaccinations for children entering school

  23-02-2019 17:00 via baytoday.ca
  The Angus Reid Institute Study found that 83 per cent of adults say they would vaccinate their children without hesitation
  
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• Actor brothers take centre stage in Serbia's street protests

  23-02-2019 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  BELGRADE, Serbia — Taking centre stage in the weekly protests against Serbia's autocratic president was a role that actors Sergej and Branislav Trifunovic felt compelled to play.
  
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• Cartoon museum acquires dozens of original Archie comics

  23-02-2019 15:06 via baytoday.ca
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — The world's largest cartoon museum has announced the acquisition of dozens of complete original Archie Comics stories.
  
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• As U.S. plans in Syria shift, Canada tries to plan for own forces in Iraq

  23-02-2019 15:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The commander of Canada's special forces says officials are watching closely to see what impact U.S. plans to withdraw hundreds of soldiers from Syria could have on Canada's mission in neighbouring Iraq.
  
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• Vietnam issues traffic ban for Kim's possible arrival route

  23-02-2019 14:06 via baytoday.ca
  HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam has announced an unprecedented traffic ban along a possible arrival route of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ahead of his second summit with President Donald Trump in Hanoi next week, state media reported.
  
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• Train possibly taking Kim Jong Un to summit enters China

  23-02-2019 14:06 via baytoday.ca
  DANDONG, China — A train similar to one used in the past by Kim Jong Un entered China on Saturday evening, possibly carrying the North Korean leader on a multiday journey to Vietnam's capital for his summit with President Donald Trump.
  
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• Pakistan FM's letter to UN warns of security deterioration

  23-02-2019 14:06 via baytoday.ca
  ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's foreign minister has appealed to the U.N. Security Council to draw attention to Indian threats of force in the wake of the Pulwama suicide bombing that killed more than 40 Indian soldiers in disputed Kashmir.
  
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• North Korea leader Kim Jong Un boards train to summit

  23-02-2019 14:06 via baytoday.ca
  DANDONG, China — North Korea leader Kim Jong Un was on a train Sunday to Vietnam for his second summit with President Donald Trump, state media confirmed. Kim was accompanied by Kim Yong Chol, who has been a key negotiator in talks with the U.S.
  
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• North Korea confirms leader Kim Jong Un on train to summit

  23-02-2019 14:06 via baytoday.ca
  DANDONG, China — North Korea leader Kim Jong Un was on a train Sunday to Vietnam for his second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, state media confirmed. Kim was accompanied by Kim Yong Chol, who has been a key negotiator in talks with the U.S.
  
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• Nun to Vatican abuse summit: "This storm will not pass by"

  23-02-2019 14:05 via baytoday.ca
  VATICAN CITY — A prominent Nigerian nun blasted the culture of silence that has long kept clergy sexual abuse hidden in the Catholic Church, telling a Vatican summit Saturday that transparency and an admission of mistakes were needed to restore trust
  
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• At least 93 die from tainted liquor in India's northeast

  23-02-2019 14:05 via baytoday.ca
  GAUHATI, India — At least 93 people have died and about 200 people have been hospitalized after drinking tainted liquor in two separate incidents in India's remote northeast, authorities said Saturday.
  
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• At least 150 die from tainted liquor in India's northeast

  23-02-2019 14:05 via baytoday.ca
  GAUHATI, India — At least 150 people have died and about 200 people have been hospitalized after drinking tainted liquor in two separate incidents in India's remote northeast, authorities said Sunday.
  
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• At least 133 die from tainted liquor in India's northeast

  23-02-2019 14:05 via baytoday.ca
  GAUHATI, India — At least 133 people have died and about 225 people have been hospitalized after drinking tainted liquor in two separate incidents in India's remote northeast, authorities said Sunday.
  
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• Venezuelan aid convoys meet fierce resistance; 2 killed

  23-02-2019 13:05 via baytoday.ca
  CUCUTA, Colombia — A U.S.
  
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• Venezuela standoff turns deadly as troops block aid delivery

  23-02-2019 13:05 via baytoday.ca
  CUCUTA, Colombia — A U.S.
  
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• Trump sets up abortion obstacles, barring clinic referrals

  23-02-2019 13:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday set up new obstacles for women seeking abortions, barring taxpayer-funded family planning clinics from making abortion referrals. The new policy is certain to be challenged in court.
  
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• Soldiers unleash tear gas amid tension on Venezuela's border

  23-02-2019 13:05 via baytoday.ca
  CUCUTA, Colombia — Venezuela's National Guard fired tear gas on residents clearing a barricaded border bridge between Venezuela and Colombia on Saturday, heightening tensions over blocked humanitarian aid that opposition leader Juan Guaido has vowed
  
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• Quebec physicians vote to give registered nurses long-sought authority to diagnose

  23-02-2019 13:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — The professional order representing Quebec physicians has voted to allow the roughly 500 nurse practitioners in the province to begin diagnosing patients in an effort to reduce wait times in the health system and increase access to health
  
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