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• Flood Warning: flooding imminent in North Bay - Mattawa watershed - NorthBayNipissing.com

  18-04-2019 23:51
  Flood Warning: flooding imminent in North Bay - Mattawa watershed  NorthBayNipissing.comNORTH BAY — A Flood Watch has been upgraded to a Flood Warning for the North Bay - Mattawa watershed due to the heavy precipitation over the last 24 ...
  
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• Flood Warning in effect after conditions worsen - My North Bay Now

  18-04-2019 23:06
  Flood Warning in effect after conditions worsen  My North Bay NowThe North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority reports, “Water levels are high and rising, in some instances above the banks.” This from Duty Officer Kurtis ...
  
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• New Brunswick-based railway ordered to pay $50,000 for safety violations

  18-04-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  SAINT JOHN, N.B. — The New Brunswick Southern Railway Co.
  
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• National Enquirer being sold to former newsstand mogul

  18-04-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — The National Enquirer is being sold to the former head of the airport newsstand company Hudson News. Tabloid owner American Media says it is selling the supermarket weekly to James Cohen.
  
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• Montreal Canadiens sign defenceman Christian Folin to one-year deal

  18-04-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Christian Folin to a one-year, one-way contract worth US$800,000.
  
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• Medical examiner: Clark Gable's grandson died of overdose

  18-04-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  DALLAS — A medical examiner says the grandson of actor Clark Gable died of an accidental drug overdose.
  
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• Lightning GM BriseBois not overreacting to playoff loss

  18-04-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay general manager Julien BriseBois said Thursday he is not going to overreact to the Lightning's historically quick post-season exit and he still has confidence in coach Jon Cooper.
  
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• Held at bay, Gaudreau hopes to ignite Flames in Game 5

  18-04-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  DENVER — Summoning Johnny Hockey! His scoring prowess is required ASAP. After a 99-point regular season, Calgary All-Star forward Johnny Gaudreau has been held to a single assist and just 12 shots against Colorado.
  
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• Flyers turn to winner Vigneault to snap championship drought

  18-04-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  VOORHEES, N.J. — The Tampa Bay Lightning team that just flamed out in the first round of the playoffs is dotted with former New York Rangers who played in the 2014 Stanley Cup Final: Ryan Callahan, Ryan McDonagh, Dan Girardi, Anton Stralman, J.T.
  
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• Attention to detail crucial for Maple Leafs after mistakes cost them Game 4

  18-04-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  BOSTON — Mike Babcock's frustration didn't stem from the Boston Bruins scoring on the power play — it was how the sequence unfolded.
  
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• Local flood warning issued

  18-04-2019 22:57 via baytoday.ca
  Flood Warning notifies that flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities.  Municipalities and individuals should take action to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations
  
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• Flood warning in effect in North Bay area - The North Bay Nugget

  18-04-2019 22:54
  Flood warning in effect in North Bay area  The North Bay NuggetThe North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority has issued a flood warning for the area.“The heavy precipitation over the last 24 hours and in the forecast, ...
  
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• Flood warning in effect in North Bay area

  18-04-2019 22:50 via nugget.ca
  The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority has issued a flood warning for the area.
  “The heavy precipitation over the last 24 hours and in the forecast, together with water from the melting snowpack, has resulted in increased water levels and flows of creeks and streams throughout the watershed,” the agency said in a news release Thursday.
  A flood watch issued Wednesday has been upgraded to a flood warning.
  A flood warning is issued when flooding is imminent or already occurring in
  
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• ONTARIO: Thunder Bay high school threats suspects make first court appearance

  18-04-2019 22:45 via baytoday.ca
  Two accused facing multiple counts of public mischief and mischief endangering life
  
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• Heavy rain approaching our area

  18-04-2019 22:33 via baytoday.ca
  Significant rain on tap tonight
  
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• So this is odd: Sault Police say man poured pee, hit driver in bizarre city bus incident

  18-04-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  Suspect has been charged with one count of assault
  
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• Animal Rescue Express based in North Bay a friend of pets across the province

  18-04-2019 21:44 via baytoday.ca
  'I don’t think there is an operation like this anywhere'
  
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• What now? Penguins face crucial off-season after flameout

  18-04-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  PITTSBURGH — Jim Rutherford's question was rhetorical.
  
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• U.S. Trade czar trumpets new NAFTA auto provisions amid skepticism

  18-04-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The Trump administration is launching a new charm offensive to sell the merits of the new North American free trade pact to counter growing skepticism about the economic benefits of the deal. The U.S.
  
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• Publishers hurry to release book editions of Mueller Report

  18-04-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — With the Mueller Report finally out, at least in redacted form, publishers are hurrying to release book editions. Two Mueller Report books already are in the top 100 on Amazon.com.
  
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• Parliament Hill 4-20 organizers predict record crowd after legalization

  18-04-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The first 4-20 demonstration on Parliament Hill since marijuana became legal is expected to draw an even larger crowd than usual.
  
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• New U.S. trade report predicts modest economic gains from new NAFTA

  18-04-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — With Washington riveted to the Mueller report, a comprehensive economic assessment of the new North American free trade deal quietly emerged Thursday, predicting less-than-stellar economic gains for the United States.
  
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• Legislation overhauls Maryland medical network's board

  18-04-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  BALTIMORE — Maryland's governor signed fast-tracked legislation Thursday to overhaul a major medical network's board of directors following revelations of numerous questionable financial arrangements involving board members, including Baltimore's may
  
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• Legault cites equalization, hockey as reasons to be proud Canadian

  18-04-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  QUEBEC — As "gotcha" questions go, it was pretty mild, but Quebec Premier Francois Legault stumbled this week when asked why he is proud to be Canadian.
  
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• ATKINSON, Sharon (nee Barnes)

  18-04-2019 20:44 via baytoday.ca
  Passed away peacefully in her sleep at the N.B.R.H.C on April 16, 2019 at the age of 70 years
  
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• Library services face massive cut - The North Bay Nugget

  18-04-2019 20:28
  Library services face massive cut  The North Bay NuggetThe agency that supports development of libraries in Northern Ontario is evaluating the effect of a 50 per cent cut in funding from the provincial government.
  
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• Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

  18-04-2019 20:26 via baytoday.ca
  A ramp was displayed at the Farmers Market then donated to New Ontario Brewing and more can be made
  
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• Library services face massive cut

  18-04-2019 20:25 via nugget.ca
  The agency that supports development of libraries in Northern Ontario is evaluating the effect of a 50 per cent cut in funding from the provincial government.
  Mellissa D’Onofrio-Jones, CEO of Ontario Library Services – North, said Thursday6 the agency is “reviewing our services . . . and the unique needs” of the approximately 128 libraries it serves.
  D’Onofrio-Jones declined to say how much the agency receives, but said all its funding comes from the provincial gove
  
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• WORLD: 'A good day': Trump claims victory with Mueller report out

  18-04-2019 20:17 via baytoday.ca
  Mueller wrote that, despite numerous links between the Russian government and individuals associated with the Trump campaign, evidence was not sufficient to support criminal charges
  
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• Trudeau ignores Tory complaints, launches search for next Supreme Court justice

  18-04-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau officially launched the selection process to replace Supreme Court Justice Clement Gascon today, ignoring calls from the federal Conservatives to delay it.
  
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• Top 1% paid slightly more in taxes after Liberal changes, figures show

  18-04-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — New federal data suggest Canada's highest earners paid a slightly greater share of the country's overall income taxes following Liberal changes designed to make the top one per cent contribute more.
  
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• One American, 2 Austrian climbers presumed dead after avalanche in Banff

  18-04-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  BANFF, Alta. — Outdoor apparel company The North Face says three members of its Global Athlete Team are presumed dead after an avalanche in Alberta's Banff National Park.
  
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• Michael Wernick, clerk of the Privy Council, bids farewell to public service

  18-04-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Michael Wernick, the clerk of the Privy Council, has bid farewell to the more than 200,000 workers in the federal public service.
  
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• Lower price discounts to boost Q1 oil profits but uncertainty hangs over sector

  18-04-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  CALGARY — Lower discounts on western Canadian oil prices have swollen producer coffers in the first three months of the year, but analysts say they don't expect to see increases in drilling budgets as oil and gas companies report results over the com
  
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• Post-secondary funding to be tied to grads’ employment, earnings

  18-04-2019 20:00 via nugget.ca
  TORONTO — Ontario’s minister responsible for post-secondary education says institutions’ future funding will depend on metrics such as graduates’ earnings.
  The Progressive Conservative government announced in its recent budget that it will start tying more funding for the province’s colleges and universities to performance outcomes.
  Only a small proportion of funding has been linked to institutional performance in recent years — 1.4 per cent for universities a
  
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• Gertrude Street to see infrastructure improvements

  18-04-2019 19:53 via baytoday.ca
  Fewer back-ups from flooding during spring run-off and large storms are expected as a result of the new infrastructure
  
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• Rapport singers present 'Star Light, Star Bright!'

  18-04-2019 19:44 via baytoday.ca
  'The concert will feature classical and contemporary songs inspired by stars'
  
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• More money for child care workers

  18-04-2019 19:30 via baytoday.ca
  The average child care sector worker would receive $3,700 annually through wage enhancement funding
  
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• Changes will impact some students in post-secondary education programs who require criminal record checks

  18-04-2019 19:18 via baytoday.ca
  With the approach of spring which, traditionally, sees an increase in youth seasonal employment and post-secondary education planning, the public, employers and educational facilities should be aware of the impacts of these new rules on recruitment processes
  
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• Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante faces online threats over secularism stance

  18-04-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante spoke out Thursday about threats directed against her over her stance on the province's secularism bill. Plante told reporters Thursday the online attacks have intensified, and she is taking them seriously.
  
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• Doug Ford going after local libraries says NDP deputy leader

  18-04-2019 18:35 via baytoday.ca
  'In the North, there are approximately 121 public libraries representing cities, towns, townships, local service boards'
  
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• North Bay Pitch issues call for entries - The North Bay Nugget

  18-04-2019 18:31
  North Bay Pitch issues call for entries  The North Bay NuggetNorthern Ontario Angels (NOA) and Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) are accepting applications for people to pitch their innovative idea, product, ...
  
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• North Bay native brings show on Canadian culture to Ottawa - The North Bay Nugget

  18-04-2019 18:31
  North Bay native brings show on Canadian culture to Ottawa  The North Bay NuggetA North Bay native is bringing a new dinner theatre performance to Ottawa this summer.Meaghan Chapin, co-owner of Totally Legit productions, will showcase ...
  
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• North Bay native brings show on Canadian culture to Ottawa

  18-04-2019 18:31 via nugget.ca
  A North Bay native is bringing a new dinner theatre performance to Ottawa this summer.
  Meaghan Chapin, co-owner of Totally Legit productions, will showcase the Niagara Falls-based production Oh Canada Eh? at Clark Hall in Ottawa’s RA Centre, beginning June 28.
  The show pokes fun at Canadian stereotypes and features music from the post-Second World War era to modern pop.
  Oh Canada Eh? also uses audience interaction to tell a story about Canadian culture, explore the Canadian psyche and high
  
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• North Bay Pitch issues call for entries

  18-04-2019 18:30 via nugget.ca
  Northern Ontario Angels (NOA) and Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) are accepting applications for people to pitch their innovative idea, product, service or business at a future North Bay Pitch event (date to be determined).
  Entrepreneurs, innovators and businesses in need of capital to start-up, commercialize, scale-up or expand are encouraged to apply.
  “This is your opportunity to pitch to more than 475 accredited investors in the NOA network,” says Chris Winrow, chairma
  
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• Canadore changing with the times - The North Bay Nugget

  18-04-2019 18:30
  Canadore changing with the times  The North Bay NuggetCanadore College could offer up to 26 new programs this fall. The college's board approved 13 new programs Tuesday. Most are unique to Northern Ontario.
  
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• Canadore changing with the times

  18-04-2019 18:27 via nugget.ca
  Canadore College could offer up to 26 new programs this fall.
  The college’s board approved 13 new programs Tuesday. Most are unique to Northern Ontario. Another 13 are expected to be approved before summer.
  The 13 certificate, graduate certificate and diploma programs approved Tuesday include digital visual effects, entrepreneurship and innovation, functional genomics and counselling, human resources management graduate, hotel, resort, restaurant management entrepreneurship, product engine
  
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• Local cannabis study shows users started at a young age

  18-04-2019 18:13 via baytoday.ca
  Nearly one-third of cannabis users reported using cannabis and tobacco or e-cigarettes at the same time
  
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• TSX closes at all-time high as it overcomes correction in late 2018

  18-04-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed at an all-time high as it overcame a correction late last year. The S&P/TSX composite index gained 68.57 points to 16,612.81, surpassing the previous record close of 16,567.47 set last July.
  
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• Harvard prof says Concordia disinvited him because of his conservative views

  18-04-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Plans to celebrate a Concordia University college's 40th anniversary are in disarray after the school decided to disinvite a Harvard professor because of his controversial views on feminism.
  
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