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• As Baltimore struggles, latest scandal sucks away attention

  02-04-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  Baltimore already faced daunting challenges: soaring violent crime, a thriving drug economy and poverty so intense that some derelict neighbourhoods look like they were hit by a plague.
  
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• Dentists getting ready to drill the government

  02-04-2019 21:29 via baytoday.ca
  Tooth decay is one of the most common causes of children missing school
  
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• New needs-based autism funding possible, minister says

  02-04-2019 21:28 via nugget.ca
  The province is launching consultations as it looks for ways to provide more supports for children with autism, following backlash over its original program.
  Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli says an advisory panel made up of parents, autistic adults and experts will review the results of an online survey and telephone town halls to provide recommendations this summer on a new needs assessment process, as well as an approach to provide support through Childhood Budgets, “one that is responsive to c
  
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• Third Canadian canola exporter received quality complaint from China: Bibeau

  02-04-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — A third Canadian canola exporter has received a non-compliance notice from China over quality concerns, the federal agriculture minister said Tuesday, the latest development in an escalating feud with the Asian country.
  
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• Sweden drops 6-5 decision to Scotland for first loss at world men's curling

  02-04-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Sweden's Niklas Edin suffered his first loss at the world men's curling championship on Tuesday morning. The defending champion dropped a 6-5 decision to Scotland's Bruce Mouat in the early draw at the Enmax Centre.
  
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• Saskatchewan premier to speak at rally organized by climate-change denier

  02-04-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is planning to speak at a rally this week where one of the organizers doesn't believe climate change poses a threat to the planet.
  
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• Oilers' McDavid, Blue Jackets' Bobrovsky, Bruins; Marchand named 3 stars for March

  02-04-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid, Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and Boston Bruins left-wing Brad Marchand have been named the NHL three stars for March.
  
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• No kidding: Woman pulled over had baby goat in lap

  02-04-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  MARLBOROUGH, N.H. — Police in New Hampshire say they cited a driver who had a kid in her lap — the baby goat kind. Marlborough police say they pulled the woman over on April Fool's Day when they saw her using her cellphone.
  
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• Justice minister troubled by calls for conscientious objection to religious symbols ban

  02-04-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  Quebec's justice minister says she finds it troubling that some opponents to the province's proposed secularism law restricting the wearing of religious symbols are suggesting conscientious objection as an option.
  
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• Defending world champ Niklas Edin of Sweden feels right at home in Canada

  02-04-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Niklas Edin was about to enjoy a swig of coffee during a mid-game break at the world men's curling championship when he noticed a photographer had stopped to capture the moment. The brew was from a popular domestic chain.
  
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• Cougar attacks seven-year-old boy in B.C., mother pries its jaw open

  02-04-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. — The father of a seven-year-old boy who was attacked by a cougar in a small lakeside community on Vancouver Island is crediting his wife's quick actions for his son's survival.
  
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• Equine assisted learning offers support for autism programs

  02-04-2019 20:51 via baytoday.ca
  North Bay Lion’s Club donates $3,000 to PLAYS, towards Equine Assisted Learning programs for teens on the autism spectrum with Paige Wilde at Take the Lead, in Callander
  
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• Clement stepping aside in Parry Sound-Muskoka - The North Bay Nugget

  02-04-2019 20:48
  Clement stepping aside in Parry Sound-Muskoka  The North Bay NuggetFormer Conservative MP won't seek re-election this fall.
  
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• Clement stepping aside in Parry Sound-Muskoka

  02-04-2019 20:41 via nugget.ca
  OTTAWA — Parry Sound-Muskoka MP Tony Clement says he will not seek re-election, citing a desire to continue a “better lived life.”
  Clement was booted from the Conservative caucus after admitting to having had inappropriate online relationships with more than one woman.
  In a statement Tuesday, Clement says his personal life is back on track after the “personal crisis” he says he created, but that he won’t run again.
  “It’s time to move on,” he
  
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• CANADA: Clement says choosing not to seek re-election was 'actually not a difficult decision'

  02-04-2019 20:39 via baytoday.ca
  He said in a statement on his website that his personal life is finally back on track
  
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• North Bay to receive $1.2 million for homelessness strategy - The North Bay Nugget

  02-04-2019 20:37
  North Bay to receive $1.2 million for homelessness strategy  The North Bay NuggetThe North Bay and Nipissing area will receive almost $1.2 million over the next five years under the new federal homelessness strategy, called Reaching Home.
  
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• North Bay to receive $1.2 million for homelessness strategy

  02-04-2019 20:34 via nugget.ca
  The North Bay and Nipissing area will receive almost $1.2 million over the next five years under the new federal homelessness strategy, called Reaching Home.Of this amount, $883,863 is through the designated communities stream and $306,900 is through the community capacity and innovation stream.
  Sudbury will receive $4.2 million under Reaching Home over the next five years.
  The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board is the lead agency for our area.
  The government of Canada sa
  
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• Minor Atom AA golden; ranked 3rd in Ontario

  02-04-2019 20:19 via nugget.ca
  The Minor Atom AA Promus Restoration West Ferris Trappers won the Nickel District Hockey League Playoffs in Sudbury this past weekend.The team finished first in round-robin play and defeated the Sudbury Wolves 3-2 in the final.The Trappers also won the Mississauga North Stars 2018 Scotiabank Cup and the 2019 Preston International Tournament this season, finishing with a 49-6-3 record for third in the province.Team members are Jack Allen, Jayden Claveau, Owen Smith, Ronan Grant, Mike Culbert, Nat
  
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• Atom Minor AA brings home another gold; ranked 3rd in Ontario

  02-04-2019 20:19 via nugget.ca
  The Atom Minor AA Promus Restoration West Ferris Trappers have seen an extremely successful season.
  This past weekend the team played in the Nickel District Hockey League Playoffs and saw some excellent results.
  In the round robin play they won their first game against the Nickel City Junior Sons 4-1. In the second match they came out on top of the Sudbury Wolves with a score of 3-2. The final game of the round robin game ended with a score of 10-1.
  Their first place ranking put them up against
  
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• Businessman's election spending report overdue - The North Bay Nugget

  02-04-2019 20:18
  Businessman's election spending report overdue  The North Bay NuggetGary Gardiner supporter John Cutsey fails to file third-party financial statement.
  
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• Businessman's election spending report overdue

  02-04-2019 20:07 via nugget.ca
  North Bay businessman John Cutsey failed to file a third-party financial statement for the 2018 municipal election, The Nugget has learned.
  According to Section 88.29(1) of the Municipal Elections Act, financial statements were to be filed on or before 2 pm Friday.
  “If a third party fails to file their financial statements, they are not entitled to register as a third party in relation to a subsequent election in the municipality until after the next regular election has taken place.&rdquo
  
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• Study looks at long-term care abuse, harassment - The North Bay Nugget

  02-04-2019 20:06
  Study looks at long-term care abuse, harassment  The North Bay NuggetRegistered practical nurses and personal support workers in North Bay experienced higher rates of physical violence than the provincial average.A study and ...
  
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• TFC defender Hernandez retires after 14 seasons, joins team's front office

  02-04-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Veteran defender Jason Hernandez wanted to be back with Toronto FC in 2019. On Tuesday he got his wish by joining the MLS team's front office.
  
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• Police: Suspected killer of rapper Nipsey Hussle arrested

  02-04-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  LOS ANGELES — Police on Tuesday arrested a man they say fatally shot rapper Nipsey Hussle and evaded authorities for two days.
  
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• Police arrest man they say killed rapper Nipsey Hussle

  02-04-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  LOS ANGELES — After a nearly 48-hour manhunt, police arrested the suspect they say gunned down Nipsey Hussle in front of the popular rapper's South Los Angeles clothing store.
  
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• Study looks at long-term care abuse, harassment

  02-04-2019 20:00 via nugget.ca
  Registered practical nurses and personal support workers in North Bay experienced higher rates of physical violence than the provincial average.
  A study and poll to be released in North Bay Wednesday expose the high level of violence, abuse and harassment faced by staff working at long-term care homes in the province.
  The study, Breaking Point: Violence Against Long-term Care Staff, is an in-depth study of violence against long-term care staff in Ontario.
  The study was conducted by Dr. James Bro
  
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• North Carolina GOP chair, major donor charged with bribery

  02-04-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  RALEIGH, N.C.
  
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• Blue Jays deal veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar to San Francisco Giants

  02-04-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays continued their radical roster makeover Tuesday, sending veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar to the San Francisco Giants for three players.
  
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• Another Texas chemical fire kills 1 worker, injures 2

  02-04-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  HOUSTON — A fire at a Texas chemical plant Tuesday that sent plumes of black smoke into the air killed one worker and injured at least two others, authorities said, in the second major blaze at a Houston-area chemical facility in about two weeks.
  
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• 2nd Texas chemical fire in about 2 weeks kills worker

  02-04-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  HOUSTON — A tank holding a flammable chemical caught fire at a Texas plant Tuesday, killing one worker, critically injuring two others and sending panicked employees fleeing over a fence to safety.
  
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• Mr. Moosey's World Tour wraps up North Bay visit - BayToday

  02-04-2019 19:00
  Mr. Moosey's World Tour wraps up North Bay visit  BayToday'He's very important for the law enforcement and First Responder community, to help bring hope, so that we know that people care about us out there' Acting ...
  
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• Light It Up Blue tonight - My North Bay Now

  02-04-2019 18:33
  Light It Up Blue tonight  My North Bay NowToday is World Autism Awareness Day and blue lights are popping up around town. Tonight, Mark Lyons and a crew of parents of autistic children will light City ...
  
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• Stocks down on Canadian and U.S. markets, loonie edges lower against U.S. dollar

  02-04-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Broad-based weakness weighed on Canada's main stock index in late-morning trading despite gains in the price of oil, while U.S. stock markets headed lower. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 7.51 points at 16,220.55.
  
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• N.B. mayor extends welcome mat to Quebecers unhappy at new legislation

  02-04-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  FREDERICTON — A northern New Brunswick mayor is rolling out the welcome mat for Quebecers upset with their province's move to restrict some people from wearing religious symbols.
  
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• Injured Adriana Leon pulls out of Canada squad for England friendly

  02-04-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  MANCHESTER, England — A quad pull has caused striker Adriana Leon to miss Canada's soccer friendly against England. The Canadian women, ranked fifth in the world, play No. 4 England on Friday at Manchester's Academy Stadium.
  
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• Ford hopes revamped Escape can recapture lost SUV buyers

  02-04-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  DETROIT — In the auto industry, it's pretty well known that if you don't revamp your vehicles every few years, buyers will flee to companies with newer models.
  
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• Cop who arrested, released McArthur to have disciplinary hearing in October

  02-04-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — A Toronto police officer facing disciplinary charges related to the 2016 arrest and release of serial killer Bruce McArthur will have his case heard in October. Sgt.
  
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• The struggles are real for local families with Autistic children

  02-04-2019 18:04 via baytoday.ca
  'Everything that has come down we have received news but there are still more changes that are coming down'
  
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• CANADA: Cabinet members openly debate Wilson-Raybould's future in Liberal caucus

  02-04-2019 17:29 via baytoday.ca
  Some are openly criticizing her decision to record conversation with Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick
  
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• HALL, Craig Michael

  02-04-2019 17:23 via baytoday.ca
  Craig passed away at his residence in Rutherglen on Tuesday March 26, 2019 at the age of 47 years. 
  
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• Trudeau says Wilson-Raybould, Philpott no longer Liberal caucus members

  02-04-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott have both been kicked out of the Liberal caucus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday, moments after their fellow government MPs had gathered on Parliament Hill for an emergency meeting to determi
  
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• Oil storage firm Gibson Energy sells trucking assets, focuses on core business

  02-04-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  CALGARY — Export pipeline capacity limits in Western Canada are expected to continue to drive strong demand for crude storage services offered by Gibson Energy Inc., investors heard Thursday.
  
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• More than 40 patients come forward after allegations nurse used labour drug

  02-04-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONCTON, N.B. — A New Brunswick health authority says more than 40 patients have come forward since a Moncton nurse was accused of inappropriately administered a labour-inducing drug to pregnant women.
  
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• Canada's Thibault ready to make history at Augusta National Women's Amateur

  02-04-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  Even though Brigitte Thibault's parents Josee and Daniel had been avid golfers for decades, she was never really interested in the sport until watching the Masters with her family in 2005.
  
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• Canada's failure to fight climate change 'disturbing,' environment watchdog says

  02-04-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Environment Commissioner Julie Gelfand says Canada is not doing enough to combat climate change.
  
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• Cabinet members openly debate Jody Wilson-Raybould's future in Liberal caucus

  02-04-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — A day before a crucial Liberal caucus meeting where former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould could be shown the door, members of the Trudeau cabinet are focusing on what was behind her decision to surreptitiously record a phone conversat
  
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• Government says it will provide additional autism supports based on diagnosed needs of the child

  02-04-2019 16:55 via baytoday.ca
  The new advisory panel will be made up of parents with lived experience, autistic adults and experts from a range of disciplines like psychology, behavioural analysis, rehabilitation services, education, developmental pediatrics and research
  
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• Snow depth still well above normal - The North Bay Nugget

  02-04-2019 16:54
  Snow depth still well above normal  The North Bay NuggetThe North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority is confirming what everyone knows.There's still a lot of snow out there.The snow depth measured Monday shows ...
  
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• U-17 Vision girls win silver at Barrie U-18 tournament

  02-04-2019 16:52 via baytoday.ca
  Vision lost to U-18 Scarborough Titans in the final
  
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• Duplex on Main West can be turned into triplex - My North Bay Now

  02-04-2019 16:48
  Duplex on Main West can be turned into triplex  My North Bay NowThe owner of a home at 928 Main Street West will be able to change the house into a triplex from a duplex. The only concern was from a surrounding neighbour ...
  
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