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• Shark attack survivor gets message from Robert Downey Jr.

  18-06-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina teenager who lost a leg in a shark attack this month got a personal message Tuesday from the actor who plays "Iron Man" in Marvel's superhero movies. Robert Downey Jr.
  
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• RCMP seeks names of potential victims of coerced sterilization, Lucki says

  18-06-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The commissioner of the RCMP says her force is trying to get names of potential victims of coerced sterilization procedures.
  
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• Over 16 tons of cocaine intercepted at Philadelphia port

  18-06-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  U.S. authorities seized more than $1 billion worth of cocaine Tuesday from a ship at a Philadelphia port, calling it one of the largest drug busts in American history. The U.S.
  
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• Netflix announces 2 more seasons of 'Queer Eye'

  18-06-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Netflix's show "Queer Eye" says it's bringing fabulousness to the masses for two more seasons. The streaming service announced Tuesday that season four will debut July 19.
  
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• Man standing trial in 2018 burglaries at Wayne Newton home

  18-06-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  LAS VEGAS — Longtime Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton and his wife were due to tell a jury on Tuesday about encountering two burglars fleeing their home a year ago, including one who attacked their dogs with a crowbar before escaping over a wall.
  
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• Canada needs to regulate social media giants: international report

  18-06-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — An international report says Canada has taken "commendable" steps to safeguard this fall's federal election from foreign interference.
  
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• Bank of Canada to review Facebook's cryptocurrency white paper 'very carefully'

  18-06-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada says it will review Facebook's white paper on its proposed global cryptocurrency Libra "very carefully," but would not comment on whether the social media giant has been in touch about its ambitious plans.
  
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• Appeal court increases sentence for Maple Leaf Gardens abuser to 10 years

  18-06-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — The man at the heart of the Maple Leaf Gardens sexual abuse scandal will now face close to a decade in prison after Ontario's highest court found his original sentence was inadequate given the "staggering" magnitude of his crimes.
  
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• 33K pounds of cocaine seized in one of biggest US drug busts

  18-06-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  PHILADELPHIA — U.S. authorities seized 33,000 pounds, or 15,000 kilograms, of cocaine from a ship at Philadelphia's port in what they described as one of the largest drug busts in American history.
  
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• OPP, MedicAlert join forces

  18-06-2019 21:43 via nugget.ca
  Ontario Provincial Police and MedicAlert are working together to help officers in their interactions with vulnerable people. Read More
  
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• VIDEO: A sweet and salty treat from Cold Cow

  18-06-2019 21:04 via baytoday.ca
  On this episode of What's Your Dish, we get the Best of Both Worlds from Cold Cow
  
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• Another memorable Cadet Review

  18-06-2019 20:52 via baytoday.ca
  A total 33 Cadets were on parade demonstrating spectacular drill, impeccable dress, and outstanding deportment, as part of their Annual Cadet Review
  
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• City looking at eliminating tax rebate program for commercial and industrial properties

  18-06-2019 20:16 via baytoday.ca
  The program was introduced back in 1998
  
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• North Bay joins international networking group

  18-06-2019 20:09 via nugget.ca
  A new networking hub has made its way to North Bay. Business Network International (BNI) has launched a chapter for the North Bay Nipissing area. Read More
  
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• Trump: Shanahan out at Pentagon, Esper now acting secretary

  18-06-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Acting Secretary of Defence Patrick Shanahan is withdrawing his nomination to lead the Pentagon.
  
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• Shanahan drops bid to lead Pentagon, citing 'painful' past

  18-06-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — After months of unexplained delays, Acting Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan stepped down Tuesday before his formal nomination ever went to the Senate, citing a "painful" family situation that would hurt his children and reopen "wounds
  
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• Lighthizer agrees to do whatever it takes to get new NAFTA passed

  18-06-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — U.S. trade czar Robert Lighthizer says he will work with Democrats to do whatever it takes to ratify the new North American free trade deal. Lighthizer made the pledge in testimony today before the U.S.
  
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• Correction: California-Vaccination Legislation story

  18-06-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a story June 18 about changes to a vaccinations bill, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the group Educate. Advocate.
  
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• China suspends imports from Canadian pork company over food safety issues

  18-06-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — China is targeting another Canadian pork producer by temporarily halting imports allegedly over food safety issues at a time when diplomatic tensions are intensifying between the two countries.
  
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• Chief military judge's court martial in limbo after deputy recuses himself

  18-06-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The court martial for Canada's chief military judge is in limbo after the judge overseeing the trial, who happens to be deputy to the accused, agreed not to hear the case over conflict-of-interest concerns. Lt.-Col.
  
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• Canadian women's field hockey team looks to take step towards 2020 Olympics

  18-06-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  The Canadian women's field hockey team raised the money to finance its trip to Valencia, Spain, for the FIH Hockey Series Finals. Now it hopes to extend its run with a top-two finish at the eight-country tournament.
  
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• Canadian general named honorary parade marshal to mark 1919 Victory Stampede

  18-06-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  CALGARY — This year's Calgary Stampede parade will be marking the 100th anniversary of what was called the Victory Stampede after the First World War. The event in 1919 was the first after the Great War and was officially opened by Brig.-Gen. H.F.
  
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• Canada's Christine Sinclair mingles with Dutch fans ahead of World Cup showdown

  18-06-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  REIMS, France — Wandering around Reims on an off-day, Canada captain Christine Sinclair couldn't help but run into visiting Dutch fans ahead of Thursday's Group E showdown at the Women's World Cup. Dutch soccer fans are known for their passion.
  
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• California governor, lawmaker alter proposed vaccine rules

  18-06-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California public health officials would have more oversight of doctors and schools with high numbers of medical exemptions for vaccinations under a legislative compromise announced Tuesday. Gov.
  
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• Trucking industry hopes new immigrant program can solve its labour shortage

  18-06-2019 20:03 via baytoday.ca
  'They understand that a shortage of drivers in the trucking industry is not a trucking industry issue, it is an Ontario economy issue and the government has stepped up, our industry has stepped up and we are working towards a solution'
  
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• NORTH BAY NEWS BRIEFS: Torch Run aids Special Olympics, Free anti-fraud advice

  18-06-2019 19:53 via nugget.ca
  Torch Run for Special Olympics Wednesday Read More
  
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• Who should bear the financial risk of flooding? Report lays out three options

  18-06-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Federal, provincial and municipal governments can do a better job of protecting homeowners from the escalating financial risks of flooding, says a new report released Tuesday by the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
  
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• Jon Stewart keeping up pressure on Mitch McConnell

  18-06-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — Comic Jon Stewart used his buddy Stephen Colbert's late-night show to keep the heat on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for passage of legislation to replenish a victims' fund for first responders to the 9-11 attacks.
  
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• AP names Michael Tackett deputy Washington bureau chief

  18-06-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — The Associated Press on Tuesday named Michael Tackett, an award-winning journalist, as deputy bureau chief in Washington, directing coverage of the White House, Congress and politics.
  
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• City seeks input on tax rebate program

  18-06-2019 18:40 via nugget.ca
  North Bay is looking for public input on the future of the tax rebate program for vacant commercial and industrial properties. Read More
  
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• Law Enforcement Torch Run goes tomorrow - My North Bay Now

  18-06-2019 18:37
  Law Enforcement Torch Run goes tomorrow  My North Bay NowTomorrow is the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, benefitting Special Olympics Ontario. 10:00am – meet in the back parking lot of North Bay Police ...
  
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• TSX has one of its best days of the year on rally by three largest sectors

  18-06-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Canada's main stock index had one of its best days of the year on a broad-based rally led by its three largest sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 149.90 points or nearly one per cent to 16,503.35.
  
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• SNC-Lavalin CEO names 'project oversight' executive in effort to rein in costs

  18-06-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — The new head of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. has named a senior executive to oversee big-ticket contracts in an effort to keep a lid on costs at the beleaguered company, which announced further streamlining Tuesday.
  
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• IAAF claims Olympic champion Semenya is 'biologically male'

  18-06-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  The governing body of track argued in court that Olympic champion Caster Semenya is "biologically male" and that is the reason she should reduce her natural testosterone to be allowed to compete in female competitions, according to documents released
  
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• IAAF argued in court that Semenya is 'biologically male'

  18-06-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  The governing body of track argued that Caster Semenya is "biologically male" and that is the reason she should reduce her natural testosterone to be allowed to compete in female competitions, according to documents released publicly by sport's highe
  
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• Blair says more gun-control action needed, signals no new steps before election

  18-06-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Crime Reduction Minister Bill Blair says more must be done to address gun violence, but is also signalling that no new measures will be taken before the fall election.
  
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• Cheers! Powassan Sportsplex Beerfest goes down great with crowd

  18-06-2019 17:40 via baytoday.ca
  Beer, food, games and entertainment. The perfect combination for a successful fundraiser. The 2nd annual Powassan Sportsplex Beerfest gave people the opportunity to sample products from seven brewers and one distillery.
  
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• Province making it easier to recruit truckers and PSWs - The North Bay Nugget

  18-06-2019 17:37
  Province making it easier to recruit truckers and PSWs  The North Bay NuggetThe calls for help from the trucking industry and health care system are being heard, according to Todd Smith, the provincial minister of Economic Development, ...
  
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• Province making it easier to recruit truckers and PSWs

  18-06-2019 17:34 via nugget.ca
  The calls for help from the trucking industry and health care system are being heard, according to Todd Smith, the provincial minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. Read More
  
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• Veteran Liberal Dominic LeBlanc, recovering from cancer, will seek re-election

  18-06-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONCTON, N.B. — Veteran New Brunswick Liberal MP Dominic LeBlanc, recovering from cancer, says he will be a candidate in the next federal election in his riding of Beausejour.
  
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• Spending plans may limit impact of Liberals' housing strategy, PBO says

  18-06-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says the Liberals' housing strategy may not alleviate a housing crunch as the government promises.
  
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• Quebec mother, daughter charged with drunk driving within hours of each other

  18-06-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  MAGOG, Que. — Police east of Montreal arrested a 50-year-old woman for driving under the influence on Sunday as she came to bail out her daughter who had been arrested on a similar offence just hours earlier.
  
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• Police searching for suspect and firearm after shooting at Raptors rally

  18-06-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  Toronto police say they are still looking for a suspect and a firearm after Monday's shooting at a rally celebrating the Raptors' historic NBA win.
  
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• Police name three men arrested after shooting at Raptors victory rally

  18-06-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  Toronto police have released the identities of three men who were arrested after a shooting on Monday that sent part of the crowd scurrying for cover during a celebration for the Raptors' historic NBA win.
  
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• Mariska Hargitay: Haven't been in touch with Linda Fairstein

  18-06-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — "Law & Order: SUV" star Mariska Hargitay says she hasn't been in touch with friend Linda Fairstein since the former "Central Park Five" prosecutor was dropped by her publisher, though the actress acknowledged Fairstein resigned from th
  
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• Corden's 'Late Late Show' visits London, gets silly in Paris

  18-06-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  LOS ANGELES — When James Corden takes his "The Late Late Show" to England, he does it up royally. He's yet to ask Queen Elizabeth to join him, but this week's London-based shows include British and U.S.
  
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• Powerful quake jolts northwest Japan, tsunami warning issued

  18-06-2019 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  TOKYO — A powerful earthquake has jolted northwestern Japan, and officials are warning of a tsunami of up to one meter (3.3 feet) high along parts of the coast. Japan's Meteorological Agency said the quake Tuesday night registered magnitude 6.
  
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• Lightning re-sign Coburn to $3.4M, 2-year deal

  18-06-2019 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenceman Braydon Coburn to a $3.4 million, two-year deal. Coburn will count $1.7 million against the salary cap in each of the next two seasons.
  
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• La Scala board agrees on new manager, ending uncertainty

  18-06-2019 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  Milan's mayor says that the board of the La Scala opera house has agreed on a new general manager to succeed Austrian Alexander Pereira, whose five-year mandate expires in February.
  
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• Canadian soldier killed in Bulgaria: Department of National Defence

  18-06-2019 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — A Canadian soldier has been killed in a parachuting accident in Bulgaria.
  
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