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• Legal Aid workers fearful of potential local cuts

  21-05-2019 23:08 via baytoday.ca
  'Cuts to these services could not only result in a reduction of front-line services, but could potentially lead to increased costs elsewhere in the public system'
  
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• Oman author Jokha Alharthi wins Booker International Prize

  21-05-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  LONDON — Omani author Jokha Alharthi won the prestigious Man Booker International Prize on Tuesday for "Celestial Bodies," the story of three sisters in a desert country confronting its slave-owning past and a complex modern world.
  
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• Canada blanks U.S. 3-0, finishes first in Group A at hockey world championship

  21-05-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  KOSICE, Slovakia — Kyle Turris had a goal and an assist as Canada finished off preliminary play at the world hockey championship with a 3-0 win over the United States on Tuesday.
  
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• "Big Bang Theory" finale gets galactic ratings to win week

  21-05-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  LOS ANGELES — In its last blast, "The Big Bang Theory" topped the TV ratings by a light-year. The back-to-back, two-episode finale of the nerdy CBS comedy's 12-season run drew 18.
  
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• No injuries in house fire

  21-05-2019 22:50 via baytoday.ca
  The OPP is seeking the assistance of the public in trying to identify persons/witnesses that may have been walking in the vicinity of Duck Lake Road and Peninsula Road around the time of the fire
  
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• We Walk as One at the 2019 Walk for Muscular Dystrophy

  21-05-2019 22:41 via baytoday.ca
  Muscular dystrophy is a group of progressive muscle disorders that weaken the muscles that control body movement.
  
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• Gymnasts ready to shine at Sunshine Classic

  21-05-2019 22:40 via baytoday.ca
  'We are very happy to see the Sunshine Classic return for its 21st year'
  
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• Video: Feds' $169M for Hwy 69 will four-lane about 30 km of road

  21-05-2019 22:22 via baytoday.ca
  As part of efforts to minimize death and injury to wildlife, that work also includes the installation of 14 culverts and 22 kilometres of fencing to keep animals from wandering onto the road to be struck down by speeding traffic
  
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• Lawyer, vintner plead guilty in college admissions case

  21-05-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  BOSTON — A New York lawyer and a Napa Valley vintner have admitted to participating in the college admissions bribery scheme. Gordon Caplan and Agustin Huneeus Jr. pleaded guilty Tuesday in Boston federal court.
  
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• Killer of Calgary mother and daughter gets no parole for 50 years

  21-05-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  CALGARY — A man convicted of killing a Calgary mother and her young daughter will have to wait 50 years before he has a chance at parole.
  
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• Analysis: 'More like Rick Mercer': Canada hopeful for Ukraine's new president

  21-05-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Veteran Ukraine lawmaker Mustafa Jemilev was as worried and surprised as anyone when a comedian who played Ukraine's president on television was actually elected the country's president last month.
  
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• AHL defenceman Day lands one-year deal with Edmonton Oilers

  21-05-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Logan Day to a one-year, entry-level contract.
  
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• Women in Trades Days aims to broaden choices for female students

  21-05-2019 21:51 via baytoday.ca
  'Once they get comfortable doing it, employers love them because it is a different mindset in the workplace and we need tradespeople'
  
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• LEGROS, Susan (née Rich)

  21-05-2019 21:46 via baytoday.ca
  Passed away peacefully at Cassellholme Home for the Aged on May 20, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Susan was the beloved wife of Leo Legros who were married for 61 years.
  
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• Nipissing levels may peak this week

  21-05-2019 21:37 via baytoday.ca
  As of this morning, the level on Lake Nipissing increased to 196.49m, rising approximately 1cm since yesterday
  
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• Ontario launches First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies curriculum in grades 9 – 12

  21-05-2019 21:13 via baytoday.ca
  'These elective courses will provide students with up-to-date learning about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives, cultures, contributions and contemporary realities in areas such as art, literature, law, humanities, politics, and history'
  
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• Liberals shrugging off concerns about rural crime, opposition MPs charge

  21-05-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Conservative MPs say a Liberal-dominated committee's half-hearted report on the burgeoning problem of rural crime is an insult to Canadians.
  
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• Federal government funds millions to help B.C. police spot drugged driving

  21-05-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — The federal government is boosting funding to help British Columbia police officers recognize drug-impaired drivers, months after it legalized recreational cannabis.
  
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• Extra week added to 2017-18 fiscal year boosted bonuses at NB Liquor

  21-05-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  FREDERICTON — What a difference a week makes — at least when it comes to employee and management bonuses at NB Liquor.
  
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• Alabama Public Television won't run 'Arthur' gay wedding

  21-05-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama Public Television has chosen not to air an episode of the PBS children's show "Arthur" because it included a same-sex wedding. The episode "Mr.
  
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• North Bay healthcare professional charged with sexual assault - CTV News

  21-05-2019 20:47
  North Bay healthcare professional charged with sexual assault  CTV NewsA North Bay exercise rehabilitation specialist has been charged with sexual assault of a client.
  
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• TSX fails to get same lift as U.S. markets from easing of restrictions on Huawei

  21-05-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Canada's main stock index failed to match the stronger gains on U.S. markets after the Trump administration temporarily eased trade restrictions on Huawei Technologies. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 24.72 points to 16,426.47.
  
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• IMF urges Canada to stay course despite calls for easing mortgage stress test

  21-05-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  The International Monetary Fund says household debt in Canada is still too high to pursue policy changes to encourage more activity in housing markets.
  
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• Canadian soccer players pledge part of their salaries to Common Goal movement

  21-05-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Canada will be helping others while going trophy-hunting at this summer's Women's World Cup.
  
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• California sues over $1B in cancelled high-speed rail money

  21-05-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has sued to block the administration of President Donald Trump from cancelling nearly $1 billion for the state's high-speed rail project.
  
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• OPP BRIEFS: House fire, break-in, stolen vehicle investigated - The North Bay Nugget

  21-05-2019 19:33
  OPP BRIEFS: House fire, break-in, stolen vehicle investigated  The North Bay NuggetHouse fire in Wilson TownshipThe North Bay OPP Crime Unit is investigating a house fire in Wilson Township which occurred early morning May 18.There were ...
  
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• OPP BRIEFS: House fire, break-in, stolen vehicle investigated

  21-05-2019 19:29 via nugget.ca
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• Minister Bains promises privacy law reviews as digital charter released

  21-05-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains unveiled a wide review of federal privacy laws Tuesday in what he said was an effort to build trust in a digital world.
  
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• Minister Bains outlines digital charter with focus on personal data control

  21-05-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Federal Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains unveiled a wide review of privacy laws Tuesday in what he said was an effort to build trust in a digital world.
  
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• Deported N.S. sex predator battles charge that would keep him in U.S. jail

  21-05-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  HALIFAX — A sexual predator released and deported to the United States after a controversial Parole Board of Canada decision is now arguing several charges against him should be dropped due to the passage of time.
  
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• Canada to host Cuba in September to kick off CONCACAF Nations League play

  21-05-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Canada will open CONCACAF Nations League play against Cuba in September before facing the U.S. in October and November. The 78th-ranked Canadian men will host No. 174 Cuba on Sept. 7 with the return away match Sept.
  
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• American Airlines cuts bag fees for some sports, music gear

  21-05-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines says it's cutting the cost of checking oversized sporting gear and musical instruments on flights.
  
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• McLEOD BIRMINGHAM, Alda

  21-05-2019 18:50 via baytoday.ca
  (December 21, 1925 ~ May 18, 2019) - With profound sadness, we announce her passing on May 18, 2019 at West Nipissing General Hospital in Sturgeon Falls, ON at the age of 93.
  
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• North Bay man cashes in $100000 Lotto Max win - NorthBayNipissing.com

  21-05-2019 18:15
  North Bay man cashes in $100000 Lotto Max win  NorthBayNipissing.comNORTH BAY - Scott Brownlee of North Bay is taking home a $100000 lottery prize.
  
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• Canes' Martinook, de Haan have off-season surgeries

  21-05-2019 18:06 via baytoday.ca
  RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Martinook and defenceman Calvin de Haan have had off-season surgeries.
  
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• Woman testifies about strange dynamic in home shared with Winnipeg murder suspect

  21-05-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  WINNIPEG — A woman says there was a strange dynamic in a house five women shared with a man accused of killing one of them.
  
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• Winds helping in battle against fire threatening northern Alberta town

  21-05-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  HIGH LEVEL, Alta. — Fire officials say the winds continue to be favourable as crews battle a large wildfire burning a few kilometres from a northwestern Alberta town.
  
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• Tiny increase in young appointees to federal posts after Liberal overhaul

  21-05-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Newly released documents show Liberal changes to the federal appointments system has yielded a small increase in the number of younger people getting government posts.
  
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• Ousted Saskatchewan NDP MP Erin Weir not running in the next federal election

  21-05-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  REGINA — Saskatchewan MP Erin Weir says he will be not be running in October's federal election. Weir has issued a statement saying he's not running because federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh continues to block his candidacy.
  
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• Is the right to vegan food a human right? Ontario firefighter argues that it is

  21-05-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  An Ontario firefighter alleges his human rights were violated when he was not provided sufficient vegan food while battling a massive blaze in British Columbia.
  
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• Eakins talks Edmonton struggles, AHL success as Gulls continue to impress

  21-05-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  Dallas Eakins answers the phone as he's walking from the arena to his team's hotel in suburban Chicago. Ominous storm clouds looming above, the head coach of the San Diego Gulls offers a warning.
  
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• Countermeasures were key to ending tariff stalemate with U.S., says Trudeau

  21-05-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  SEPT-ÎLES, Que. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada's retaliatory tariffs on American goods were key to restoring free access to the U.S. market for Canadian steel and aluminum. Trudeau is in Sept-Iles, Que.
  
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• Fires 14 hours apart at same address deemed suspicious - My North Bay Now

  21-05-2019 17:29
  Fires 14 hours apart at same address deemed suspicious  My North Bay NowNorth Bay Fire and Emergency Services responded to two fires at 20 Passmore Avenue, one on Victoria Day, one early this morning. There were no injuries ...
  
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• Local athlete named NOJHL Scholastic Player of the Year

  21-05-2019 17:24 via baytoday.ca
  Former North Bay AAA Trappers forward is hoping to one day become a surgeon
  
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• BEYOND LOCAL: Former North Bay deputy mayor cleared of election wrongdoing - SooToday

  21-05-2019 17:20
  BEYOND LOCAL: Former North Bay deputy mayor cleared of election wrongdoing  SooTodayNORTH BAY - Former Deputy mayor Sheldon Forgette says he and his family are "relieved" by a decision from the Election Compliance Audit Committee that ...
  
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• Tennessee House speaker to resign amid text message scandal

  21-05-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  NASHVILLE — Tennessee's embattled House Speaker Glen Casada announced Tuesday he plans to resign following a vote of no confidence by his Republican caucus amid a scandal over explicit text messages.
  
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• Priyanka Chopra promotes refugee education on Ethiopia visit

  21-05-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  ASSOSA, Ethiopia — Actress Priyanka Chopra is in Ethiopia to promote access to education for refugee children. Chopra is a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations children's agency.
  
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• Ontario researchers invent way to store vaccines at higher temperatures

  21-05-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  HAMILTON — Ontario researchers say they've come up with a way to store vaccines at higher temperatures for weeks at a time.
  
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• "Fun Guy" Kawhi the latest example of NBA branding

  21-05-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Kawhi Leonard's likeness looks down from some 10 storeys high over Yonge-Dundas Square in the heart of downtown Toronto. Arms crossed. Serious face. The tagline reads: "Fun Guy." Leonard looks anything but. And that's the appeal.
  
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• Feds launch tourism strategy designed to boost sector 25 per cent by 2025

  21-05-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — A new Canadian tourism strategy is meant to help boost international visits to Canada during non-peak seasons by more than a million people and get visitors to see the country beyond Canada's biggest cities.
  
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