North Bay news

• Friday's US win most-watched WWC quarterfinal match

  29-06-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  The Americans' 2-1 victory over France set a record for the most-watched Women's World Cup quarterfinal match on U.S. English-language television. Fox drew 6.12 million viewers for Friday's match, and peaked at 8.24 million.
  
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• Winnipeg's Mislawchuk makes history at Montreal World Series triathlon event

  29-06-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Winnipeg's Tyler Mislawchuk could not hold back tears of joy after making Canadian triathlon history.
  
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• North Bay OPP catch their 22nd impaired driver this year - BayToday

  29-06-2019 22:05
  North Bay OPP catch their 22nd impaired driver this year  BayTodayAfter speaking to the driver, officers requested that he provide a sample of breath into a roadside screening device.
  
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• 'Jiu Jitsu' producer says film 'make-or-break' for Cyprus

  29-06-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  NICOSIA, Cyprus — A veteran Hollywood movie producer said Saturday that Cyprus' aspirations to become an international film destination hinge on whether authorities can deliver on a pledge to provide cash rebates and tax exemptions to filmmakers.
  
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• Big music fest abruptly ended over security, fraud suspicion

  29-06-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  BRUSSELS — A music festival in Belgium featuring major stars like rapper Cardi B came to a chaotic end before it had even started.
  
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• Beagles sniff out snails in luggage at Atlanta airport

  29-06-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  ATLANTA — Two dogs, part of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's "beagle brigade," sniffed out two Giant African Snails in the luggage of a passenger arriving at Atlanta's airport from Nigeria.
  
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• AP source: Stars place Nichushkin on waivers for buyout

  29-06-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the Dallas Stars have placed former first-round draft pick Valeri Nichushkin on waivers to buy out the final year of his contract.
  
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• American Katie Zaferes wins Montreal World Series triathlon event

  29-06-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — American Katie Zaferes narrowly edged out Britain's Georgia Taylor-Brown to win the women's ITU World Series triathlon in Montreal on Saturday.
  
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• Maple Leafs name Dave Hakstol as assistant coach; sign Hutchinson, Marincin

  29-06-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs were busy on Saturday, naming former Philadelphia Flyers head coach Dave Hakstol as an assistant on Mike Babcock's staff and signing two depth players ahead of free agency.
  
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• Quebecers less exposed to Holocaust than other Canadians, poll finds

  29-06-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — A new poll suggests that Quebecers are significantly less likely than other Canadians to have learned about the Holocaust in school or read a book about the Second World War genocide.
  
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• Quebecers less exposed to Holocaust, Jewish people, compared to other Canadians: poll

  29-06-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Quebecers are significantly less likely than other Canadians to have learned about the Holocaust in school, to have read a book about the genocide in the Second World War or to have ever been in contact with a Jewish person, a new poll sug
  
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• Prince Harry, Meghan give London baseball a royal launch

  29-06-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  LONDON — Major league baseball's first game in Europe received a royal launch. Prince Harry and wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, took part in the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Yankees played the Boston Red Sox.
  
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• Owner: Fan-related costs factor into Bills' stadium decision

  29-06-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula says he won't ask fans to break the bank when it comes to deciding whether to renovate the team's current stadium in the suburbs or build a new one downtown.
  
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• Canucks place Spooner on waivers, paving way for his contract to be bought out

  29-06-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks placed Ryan Spooner on waivers Saturday with the intention of buying out the final year of his contact.
  
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• University Women honour two local gals

  29-06-2019 19:17 via baytoday.ca
  She has made significant contributions to North Bay and the surrounding communities through her selfless commitment to education, music enrichment and the social welfare of the young and the elderly over many decades
  
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• Third-party advertisers start disclosing ad spending as election nears

  29-06-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  Starting Sunday, Canadians will begin to see which third-party groups will be spending money to sway their votes in the upcoming federal election.
  
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• Teenager to sing O Canada in Cree before Toronto Blue Jays game

  29-06-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Kiya Bruno will sing O Canada in Cree before the Toronto Blue Jays host the Kansas City Royals this afternoon at Rogers Centre.
  
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• Sabres owner Pegula tells AP: It's time to start winning

  29-06-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — Terry Pegula leaned into the table and got directly to the heart of the matter when assessing the more downs than ups he has experienced over eight-plus years of owning the Buffalo Sabres.
  
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• Mississippi Blues Trail markers will honour Lynyrd Skynyrd

  29-06-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  MCCOMB, Miss. — People are raising money for two Mississippi Blues Trail markers to commemorate the 1977 plane crash that killed three members of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, their road manager and two pilots.
  
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• Leclerc takes Austrian GP pole, Hamilton 5th after penalty

  29-06-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  SPIELBERG, Austria — Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc won the pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday, while Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton drew a three-place grid penalty and will start in fifth position.
  
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• Callander FunFest (Six pictures)

  29-06-2019 19:03 via baytoday.ca
  Big turnout for Callander's FunFest parade
  
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• All the best on Canada Day weekend. Be respectful, be responsible and have FUN! Also congratulations to all the area students and staff for another school year completed! Enjoy your summer! #5555

  29-06-2019 18:38 via twitter.com
  All the best on Canada Day weekend.Be respectful, be responsible and have FUN! Also congratulations to all the area students and staff for another school year completed!Enjoy your summer! #5555
  
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• Making sure classic Canadian dishes don't get lost in translation

  29-06-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  A stack of flapjacks drizzled in maple syrup with a side of bacon and sausage: all part of a complete and scrumptious breakfast. At least in Canada.
  
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• Lawson, Mane lead Canada past Australia 81-76 at FIBA under-19 World Cup

  29-06-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  HERAKLION, Greece — AJ Lawson and Karim Mane sank a pair of three-pointers to put Canada ahead for good in an 81-76 win over Australia on Saturday at the FIBA under-19 World Cup.
  
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• Canada's Schnur makes Wimbledon as lucky loser after Coric withdraws

  29-06-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  WIMBLEDON, United Kingdom — Brayden Schnur of Pickering, Ont., made the men's singles draw at Wimbledon on Saturday as the lucky loser.
  
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• Woman arrested after LGBTQ group protests at Hamilton mayor's house

  29-06-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  Hamilton police say they've made an arrest after a group of LGBTQ demonstrators showed up at the mayor's house Friday morning. Police say about 20 protesters showed up at Mayor Fred Eisenberger's house at about 7:15 a.m.
  
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• Garbage-hauling ship arrives in Canada after journey from Philippines

  29-06-2019 17:05 via baytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — A ship carrying an infamous load of Canadian trash that had been rotting in the Philippines since as far back as 2013 has arrived at a port south of Vancouver.
  
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• Another record setting year for "Up the Creek Without a PADDLE" fundraiser

  29-06-2019 16:15 via baytoday.ca
  'This is one of the biggest fundraisers we do. This is our 11th year and we’re very proud to be supporting PADDLE'Megan Durocher Rotaract PADDLE coordinator“When we come here and see how happy it makes everyone, it makes us feel really good.”
  
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• New Trudeau-Trump opioid plan helps rebuild frayed relations from trade talks

  29-06-2019 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The ranking U.S. diplomat on drug enforcement policy is to visit Ottawa in July to kick-start a fresh round of co-operation between the two countries on tackling the opioid crisis.
  
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• Free fishing this week

  29-06-2019 15:41 via baytoday.ca
  The free fishing week is the fourth licence-free fishing opportunity this year
  
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• As the school year ends thanks to school bus drivers for delivering our children safely. And remember motorists - its summer - our kids are biking & walking our neighbourhoods - drive safe - for everyone's sake. #DriveSafepic.twitter.com/G9JJtTtUB1

  29-06-2019 15:38 via twitter.com
  As the school year ends thanks to school bus drivers for delivering our children safely. And remember motorists - its summer - our kids are biking & walking our neighbourhoods - drive safe - for everyone's sake. #DriveSafepic.twitter.com/G9JJtTtUB1
  
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• BEYOND LOCAL: How your phone can taint 'escape experiences' like music festivals

  29-06-2019 15:25 via baytoday.ca
  Consider running wild and free at this summer’s music festivals – without your phone
  
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• Ex-senator Don Meredith harassed staff, constable, ethics officer reports

  29-06-2019 14:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The Senate’s ethics officer says ex-senator Don Meredith created a poisoned work environment by harassing a half-dozen employees, plus a constable in the upper chamber's protection service.
  
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• Trump dismisses Carter's attacks on his legitimacy

  29-06-2019 13:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — Donald Trump on Saturday dismissed former President Jimmy Carter's swipe at the legitimacy of his presidency, calling it nothing more than a "Democrat talking point," while offering his own digs at the 94-year-old Carter.
  
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• Trump announces US-China trade truce, talks to resume

  29-06-2019 13:05 via baytoday.ca
  OSAKA, Japan — President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping agreed to a cease-fire Saturday in their nations' yearlong trade war, averting — at least for now — an escalation feared by financial markets, businesses and farmers. Trump said existing U.
  
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• Truce in US-China trade war as 2 rivals seek breakthrough

  29-06-2019 13:05 via baytoday.ca
  OSAKA, Japan — President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping agreed to a cease-fire Saturday in their nations' yearlong trade war, averting for now an escalation feared by financial markets, businesses and farmers. Trump said U.S.
  
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• German leader Merkel says 'I'm fine' after shaking at events

  29-06-2019 13:05 via baytoday.ca
  BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she understands reporters' questions surrounding her health after two incidents this month in which she was seen shaking at public events, but insisted: "I'm fine.
  
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• Canuck-themed restos give the world a taste of Canada, make expats feel at home

  29-06-2019 13:05 via baytoday.ca
  Growing up, Paryse Lambert spent summers with her mother's family in Quebec indulging in French-Canadian staples including croque monsieur, steak hache, and of course, poutine. After settling down in Jacksonville, Fla., the dual U.S.
  
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• Abe's G-20 show eclipsed by Trump-China trade talks, tweets

  29-06-2019 13:05 via baytoday.ca
  OSAKA, Japan — The Group of 20 summit in Osaka ended Saturday with lofty language from powerful world leaders, but it was eclipsed by U.S.
  
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• Settlement process for Norman undertaken 'independently': Trudeau

  29-06-2019 12:05 via baytoday.ca
  OSAKA, Japan — The settlement between Vice-Admiral Mark Norman and the Defence Department was undertaken independently, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday.
  
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• Mother arrested amid dayslong search for Virginia toddler

  29-06-2019 12:05 via baytoday.ca
  HAMPTON, Va. — Police in Virginia have arrested the mother of a missing 2-year-old boy who authorities now believe is dead.
  
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• Trump says he could meet North Korea's Kim at DMZ

  29-06-2019 09:05 via baytoday.ca
  OSAKA, Japan — Eyeing a history-making photo opportunity, President Donald Trump issued a Twitter invitation Saturday to North Korea's Kim Jong Un to meet for a handshake during a visit to the demilitarized zone with South Korea, and even expressed w
  
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• DMZ diplomacy? Trump outreach to Kim for border rendezvous

  29-06-2019 09:05 via baytoday.ca
  OSAKA, Japan — President Donald Trump issued a Twitter invitation Saturday to North Korea's Kim Jong Un to meet for a handshake at the demilitarized zone that separates the North and South, and expressed a willingness to cross the border for what wou
  
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• DMZ diplomacy: Kim accepts Trump invite to meet at border

  29-06-2019 09:05 via baytoday.ca
  SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — President Donald Trump will meet Sunday with North Korea's Kim Jong Un at the Demilitarized Zone separating the North and South, a day after he issued an unprecedented invitation and expressed willingness to cross the bord
  
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• N. Korea says Trump's offer to meet Kim 'very interesting'

  29-06-2019 07:05 via baytoday.ca
  SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — North Korea said Saturday President Donald Trump's offer to meet leader Kim Jong Un at the Korean Demilitarized Zone is a "very interesting suggestion," brightening prospects for a third face-to-face meeting between the tw
  
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• Local learning disabilities service in jeopardy

  29-06-2019 05:59 via nugget.ca
  An agency dedicated to assisting students, families, educators and community partners with learning differences is turning to GoFundMe to keep three satellite offices – including one in North Bay – open. Read More
  
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• Trustees overrule school board admin - The North Bay Nugget

  29-06-2019 05:57
  Trustees overrule school board admin  The North Bay NuggetNear North District School Board senior administration will have to rework the board's budget after trustees voted against using funds designated to benefit rural ...
  
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• Trustees overrule school board admin

  29-06-2019 05:52 via nugget.ca
  Near North District School Board senior administration will have to rework the board’s budget after trustees voted against using funds designated to benefit rural students to pay vice-principals’ salaries. Read More
  
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• Student effort provides baby formula to food bank

  29-06-2019 05:43 via nugget.ca
  An artistic challenge by students and staff at Chippewa Secondary School will help North Bay Food Bank clients with infants. Read More
  
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• School board puts specialty program under microscope

  29-06-2019 05:36 via nugget.ca
  There have been six graduates of the International Baccalaureate Program at Chippewa Secondary School over the past two years. Read More
  
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