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• Schultz apologizes to Gabbard, Buttigieg for military remark

  14-03-2019 23:06 via baytoday.ca
  SEATTLE — Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, who is considering an independent bid for president, is apologizing for saying he had likely spent more time with the military than the other candidates.
  
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• Vegas Sands-Macau dealmaker settle 15-year case

  14-03-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  LAS VEGAS — A settlement ended a 15-year breach-of-contract battle on Thursday between Las Vegas Sands Corp. and a Hong Kong businessman who helped the U.S. company open its first casino in the Chinese gambling enclave of Macau.
  
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• Raonic ends lucky loser's run at Indian Wells

  14-03-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Milos Raonic made sure Miomir Kecmanovic's good luck finally ran out at the BNP Paribas Open. The Canadian beat the 19-year-old Serb 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the semifinals and improve to 19-4 at Indian Wells since 2014.
  
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• Ontario public service employees sue province, unions over alleged racism

  14-03-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Two Ontario public service employees have launched a lawsuit against the provincial government and the unions that represent them, alleging they've been subjected to systemic racism for years.
  
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• Maple Leafs looking to turn the page after consecutive ugly home losses

  14-03-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Mike Babcock knows the clock is already ticking on this iteration of the Maple Leafs.
  
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• Hockey wife's blog post highlights concerns over vaccine misinformation: experts

  14-03-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — An online post by the wife of an NHL star describing her children's "alternative" vaccine schedule highlights how easily misinformation about vaccines can be spread over social media, experts say.
  
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• Guelph, Montreal advance to U Sports women's hockey semis

  14-03-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  CHARLOTTETOWN — Rookie Nicole MacKinnon scored the game-winning goal as the No. 3 Guelph Gryphons defeated the defending champion Manitoba Bisons 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the 2019 U Sports women's hockey championship.
  
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• Guelph advances to U Sports women's hockey semis with 3-2 win over Bisons

  14-03-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  CHARLOTTETOWN — Rookie Nicole MacKinnon scored the game-winning goal as the No. 3 Guelph Gryphons defeated the defending champion Manitoba Bisons 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the 2019 U Sports women's hockey championship.
  
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• Feds sign deal promising millions to Ontario First Nation facing housing crisis

  14-03-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  The federal government has finalized a deal that will deliver millions of dollars to a remote Indigenous community in northern Ontario to help tackle a housing crisis that is affecting the health of residents.
  
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• Canadian Milos Raonic advances to semifinals at BNP Paribas Open

  14-03-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Canada's Milos Raonic is heading to the semifinals at the BNP Paribas Open. The No. 13 seed from Thornhill, Ont., beat lucky loser Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia 6-3, 6-4 in a quarterfinal on Thursday.
  
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• Canadian international goalkeeper Callum Irving returns to Ottawa Fury FC

  14-03-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Canadian international goalkeeper Callum Irving has rejoined Ottawa Fury FC. The 25-year-old from Vancouver originally joined Ottawa in 2017, setting a club record by playing every minute in 36 matches (3,240 minutes).
  
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• Israel strikes Gaza targets following Tel Aviv rocket attack

  14-03-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  JERUSALEM — Israeli warplanes attacked militant targets in the southern Gaza Strip early Friday in response to a rare rocket attack on the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, as the sides appeared to be hurtling toward a new round of violence.
  
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• Israel says it struck 100 Hamas targets after rocket attack

  14-03-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  JERUSALEM — Israeli warplanes on Friday struck some 100 Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip in response to a rare rocket attack on the Israeli metropolis of Tel Aviv.
  
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• Israel says Gaza militants fired 2 rockets at Tel Aviv

  14-03-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  JERUSALEM — Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip fired two rockets toward Tel Aviv late Thursday, the Israeli military said, marking a significant escalation that raised the likelihood of a harsh Israeli reprisal.
  
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• Yeo heading to North Bay's Sports Hall of Fame - BayToday

  14-03-2019 22:00
  Yeo heading to North Bay's Sports Hall of Fame  BayTodayYeo one of four people to be inducted during the Awards ceremony in May.
  
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• Local restaurant hands over a big cheque to Alzheimer Society

  14-03-2019 21:25 via baytoday.ca
  Syl’s Neighbourhood Kitchen hosted a one-year anniversary event on December 18, 2018 and raised just over $7,000.00 for the Alzheimer Society Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts.
  
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• Making music makes Adams happy - The North Bay Nugget

  14-03-2019 21:20
  Making music makes Adams happy  The North Bay NuggetThere's plenty of reasons for Lydia Adams to celebrate. The Elmer Iseler Singers, the group Adams started conducting in 1998, is celebrating its 40th ...
  
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• Wisconsin leaders demand National Guard sex assault review

  14-03-2019 21:06 via baytoday.ca
  MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen.
  
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• Russian-US crew arrives at International Space Station

  14-03-2019 21:06 via baytoday.ca
  BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan — A Russian-American crew arrived at the International Space Station on Friday, five months after a botched launch led to an emergency landing for two of the three astronauts.
  
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• Saskatchewan city should reconsider disabled group home decision: minister

  14-03-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  WEYBURN, Sask. — A growing number of Saskatchewan politicians are calling on city councillors who decided against a proposed group home for the disabled to change their minds.
  
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• Joey's Only closes its North Bay doors

  14-03-2019 20:56 via nugget.ca
  North Bay’s only seafood restaurant has closed its doors.
  The owners of Joey’s Seafood Restaurant on Shirreff Avenue posted a note on its front door alerting customers of the business closure.
  “Our family has owned and operated Joey’s Seafood Restaurant for the past 20 years. After much thought we have decided to retire. The restaurant is closed as of March 9,” the note stated.
  “We are thankful to have had the opportunity to serve the community. A special than
  
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• The quick fix for potholes in North Bay - CTV News

  14-03-2019 20:52
  The quick fix for potholes in North Bay  CTV NewsPotholes are proving to be a big headache for cities and towns in the north.
  
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• Ballet master's vision translates Shakespeare's "Dream" into dance - The North Bay Nugget

  14-03-2019 20:44
  Ballet master's vision translates Shakespeare's "Dream" into dance  The North Bay NuggetI'm a storyteller and most of my ballets are story ballets. The play really works on four levels because Shakespeare... was really writing about the interaction of ...
  
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• Juno Express a musical ride of a different sort - The North Bay Nugget

  14-03-2019 20:40
  Juno Express a musical ride of a different sort  The North Bay NuggetNormally on Fridays, seven commuter trains chug their way down the rails from Union Station in Toronto to the London train station.
  
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• Only slim chance of getting tickets to two-day Junofest - The North Bay Nugget

  14-03-2019 20:24
  Only slim chance of getting tickets to two-day Junofest  The North Bay NuggetFor lucky music junkies, it's a chance to dive into the Juno Awards weekend fun ahead of time.
  
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• Sharks defenceman Radim Simek needs knee ligament surgery

  14-03-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose Sharks defenceman Radim Simek needs surgery for torn ligaments in his right knee. General manager Doug Wilson said Thursday that Simek tore his ACL and MCL after a hit in Tuesday night's win against Winnipeg.
  
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• Ottawa lauds 'amazing' Mi'kmaq graduation rate, signs new $600-million agreement

  14-03-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  HALIFAX — Twenty years ago, only 30 per cent of Nova Scotia's Mi'kmaq students were graduating from high school. Today, that number stands at 90 per cent — the highest on-reserve graduation rate in the country.
  
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• Governments provide $90 million for Canadian Natural clean tech projects

  14-03-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  CALGARY — The federal and Alberta governments are pledging almost $90 million to fund clean technology developments at major oilsands producer Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
  
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• Criminal law in SNC-Lavalin case rarely makes it to Canadian courtrooms

  14-03-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The criminal law at the heart of the SNC-Lavalin saga dogging the federal Liberals has led to charges in just seven cases in 20 years, leading some to call for a review of the legislation and additional resources for investigators.
  
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• Criminal law at heart of SNC-Lavalin case rarely gets to a Canadian courtroom

  14-03-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The criminal law at the heart of the SNC-Lavalin saga dogging the federal Liberals has led to charges in just seven cases in 20 years, leading some to call for a review of the legislation and more resources for investigators.
  
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• Conversations beginning with Indigenous men and boys on cycle of abuse: Bennett

  14-03-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett says the long-term effects of abuse suffered by people who attended Indian Day Schools is increasingly coming out in the open.
  
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• Unpaid restaurant work exploitative for people in precarious positions

  14-03-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  Brianne Middleton once came into work 30 minutes early, changed into her chef uniform and started cutting vegetables in advance only to receive a stern talking to from her boss.
  
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• His hearing restored, New Zealand prop relishing new challenge in Canada

  14-03-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  Hard-running prop Morgan Mitchell has been a force on the field for the expansion Toronto Arrows this season.
  
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• Defensive back Macho Harris retires as a Roughrider after signing one-day contract

  14-03-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  REGINA — Defensive back Macho Harris is retiring as a Saskatchewan Roughrider after signing a one-day contract with the club. The Virginia Tech product spent four seasons with the Roughriders after making his debut July 28, 2012.
  
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• Canadian cyclist Mike Woods signs new contract, looks to add to win column

  14-03-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  Canadian Mike Woods has signed a multi-year deal to stay with EF Education First Pro Cycling.
  
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• Bianca Andreescu's success in Indian Wells 'just the beginning,' coach says

  14-03-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — It is said that a step back can sometimes help you move forward, and that was the approach Bianca Andreescu took last fall after months of physical and other setbacks.
  
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• You know someone who should be North Bay's Citizen of the year? - BayToday

  14-03-2019 19:00
  You know someone who should be North Bay's Citizen of the year?  BayTodayKiwanis is seeking nominations for this year's North Bay Citizen of the Year. Nominations are welcome for individuals who have made a significant contribution ...
  
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• Know someone who should be North Bay's Citizen of the year? - BayToday

  14-03-2019 19:00
  Know someone who should be North Bay's Citizen of the year?  BayTodayKiwanis is seeking nominations for this year's North Bay Citizen of the Year. Nominations are welcome for individuals who have made a significant contribution ...
  
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• Police apprehend West Nipissing neighbourhood vehicle thief

  14-03-2019 18:54 via baytoday.ca
  Thief caught on stolen ATV
  
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• You know someone who should be North Bay's Citizen of the year?

  14-03-2019 18:34 via baytoday.ca
  Kiwanis is seeking nominations
  
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• Local Olympian named to North Bay Sports Hall of Fame

  14-03-2019 18:24 via baytoday.ca
  Two-time Olympian Taylor Milne is part of the 2018 class of area athletes elected to the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame
  
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• 'Apprentice' contestant's Trump defamation suit can proceed

  14-03-2019 18:06 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — A former contestant on "The Apprentice" who accused President Donald Trump of unwanted kissing and groping can move forward with her defamation lawsuit against him, a state appeals court ruled Thursday, raising the prospect that a sitting
  
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• Underager Shane Wright embracing exceptional player status, ready for next step

  14-03-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Shane Wright is already noticing the differences now that his name is in the same conversation as NHL star Connor McDavid.
  
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• Rising global debt holding back growth, opening up vulnerabilities: central bank

  14-03-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada's senior deputy governor says an explosion of global debt over the last decade is a top concern that she argues is holding back economic growth and creating vulnerabilities in the world's financial system.
  
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• Man killed daughter to make his estranged wife suffer, Crown tells murder trial

  14-03-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Crown prosecutor says a Newfoundland man murdered his five-year-old daughter in a calculated plan to inflict suffering on her mother, his estranged wife. A St. John's, N.L.
  
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• Historic broadcast: Believed to be first NHL game in Plain Cree language

  14-03-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  EDMONTON — History could be made later this month with the broadcast of what's believed to be the first NHL game called in the Plains Cree language.
  
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• Feds eye special skills-training savings account as part of budget: source

  14-03-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government's fourth budget will include measures to help Canadians cover their bills if they choose to head back to school to boost their skills or change careers, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said Thursday.
  
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• Anxious passengers can't get through to Air Canada as Max 8 ban snarls service

  14-03-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Canada's largest airline was overwhelmed with calls as travellers scrambled to rebook flights after Ottawa joined dozens of countries in grounding the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft Wednesday.
  
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• Free Professional Art Training Workshops in North Bay - BayToday

  14-03-2019 17:56
  Free Professional Art Training Workshops in North Bay  BayTodayArt Fix of Nipissing, in partnership with Workman Arts, is pleased to announce another season of Arts Training workshops including music, beading, creative ...
  
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• North Bay's 14 biggest electrical contractors - North Bay Business Journal

  14-03-2019 17:36
  North Bay's 14 biggest electrical contractors  North Bay Business JournalThe latest North Bay Business Journal research focuses on companies that install and *service* electric wiring as well as high-tech systems. Top three this year: ...
  
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