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• King stripped of Tory nomination - The North Bay Nugget

  10-07-2019 23:54
  King stripped of Tory nomination  The North Bay NuggetLess than a month after winning what some called “a close” nomination battle, the Conservative Party of Canada has stripped Mark King of the chance to run in ...
  
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• King stripped of Tory nomination

  10-07-2019 23:46 via nugget.ca
  Less than a month after winning what some called “a close” nomination battle, the Conservative Party of Canada has stripped Mark King of the chance to run in the Oct. 21 federal election. Read More
  
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• Canada's first utility-scale microgrid officially opens in North Bay

  10-07-2019 23:27 via baytoday.ca
  'This project is one we’re particularly proud of not only for its innovation, but for what it means to the community and the environment' Paul McMullen vice-president of S&C Electric Canada.
  
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• Quebec premier at odds with Alberta and Saskatchewan over Energy East pipeline

  10-07-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  SASKATOON — Alberta's premier says it doesn't matter if Quebec opposes the idea of an oil pipeline as part of the Energy East project — the federal government should step in and make it happen.
  
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• Fans celebrate World Cup champs, rally for equal pay

  10-07-2019 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — Adoring fans packed New York City's Canyon of Heroes on Wednesday amid a blizzard of confetti to praise the World Cup-winning U.S. women's national soccer team as athletic leaders on the field and advocates for pay equity off it.
  
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• Midway coming to North Bay for August long weekend

  10-07-2019 22:25 via baytoday.ca
  Ride all day bracelets are available for purchase at the Midway grounds for $30 each
  
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• King ousted as Tory candidate in Oct. 21 federal election

  10-07-2019 22:21 via nugget.ca
  The Conservative Party of Canada has stripped Mark King of the nomination for Nipissing-Timiskaming in the Oct. 21 federal election. Read More
  
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• King out and Carr in as Federal Conservative candidate

  10-07-2019 22:12 via baytoday.ca
  'Following the closure of the nomination process in your riding, the candidacy of Mark King was disallowed, and after National Council review, that decision was upheld'
  
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• Whispers, suspicion about Epstein on Caribbean island

  10-07-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  CHARLOTTE AMALIE, Virgin Islands — Ask about Jeffrey Epstein on St. Thomas and rooms go quiet. Some people leave. Those who share stories speak in barely audible tones. The 66-year-old billionaire bought Little St. James Island off this U.S.
  
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• Trudeau names Quebec judge Nicholas Kasirer to Supreme Court of Canada

  10-07-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has nominated Nicholas Kasirer, a Quebec judge and former professor with a passion for civil law, to the Supreme Court of Canada. Kasirer has served on the Quebec Court of Appeal for a decade.
  
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• Reports: Forward Micheal Ferland signs four-year deal with Canucks

  10-07-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Micheal Ferland to a four-year deal with an average annual value of US$3.5 million, according to multiple media reports. Ferland, 27, had 40 points in 71 games for Carolina this past season.
  
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• Ottawa city council gives controversial Chateau Laurier addition go-ahead

  10-07-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — A controversial addition to the historic Chateau Laurier was approved Wednesday, but Ottawa's city council will meet again Thursday to vote on it one more time.
  
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• 'I just want to be like them': Fans fete World Cup champs

  10-07-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — Adoring fans packed New York City's Canyon of Heroes on Wednesday amid a blizzard of confetti to praise the World Cup-winning U.S. women's national soccer team as athletic leaders on the field — and as advocates for pay equity off it.
  
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• Facing calls for resignation, Acosta defends Epstein deal

  10-07-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — Insisting he got the best deal he could at the time, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta on Wednesday defended his handling of a sex-trafficking case involving now-jailed financier Jeffrey Epstein as Acosta tried to stave off intensifying Democr
  
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• Acosta defends Epstein deal amid calls for his resignation

  10-07-2019 22:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — Trying to tamp down calls for his resignation, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta on Wednesday defended his handling of a sex trafficking case involving now-jailed financier Jeffrey Epstein, insisting he got the toughest deal he could at the ti
  
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• Fedeli slams feds for Thunder Bay layoffs

  10-07-2019 21:56 via nugget.ca
  Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli lashed out at the federal minister of employment, workforce development and labour over the announcement by Bombardier to lay off half its workforce in Thunder Bay. Read More
  
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• Calls for caution by police after break-in at North Bay home

  10-07-2019 21:32 via nugget.ca
  The North Bay Police Service is reminding the public to be aware of suspicious people or vehicles after a home was broken into early Wednesday morning. Read More
  
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• North Bay becomes home to Canada's first-ever microgrid - My North Bay Now

  10-07-2019 21:08
  North Bay becomes home to Canada's first-ever microgrid  My North Bay NowCanada's first-ever microgrid officially opened Wednesday morning and that opening took place in North Bay. The microgrid is a project of North Bay Hydro ...
  
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• Veteran centre Matt Cullen retires, won three Stanley Cups over career

  10-07-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  PITTSBURGH — Veteran centre Matt Cullen is retiring after a 21-season career that includes three Stanley Cup titles. Cullen, 42, was part of Carolina's Cup-winning team in 2006, and later won back-to-back NHL titles with Pittsburgh in 2016 and 2017.
  
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• Ottawa announces $8.3 million in support for beef industry amid China standoff

  10-07-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  CALGARY — The federal agriculture minister has announced $8.3 million to help support Canada's beef industry. The bulk of the funds announced in Calgary today will go toward Canada Beef, a marketing organization, to grow beef sales internationally.
  
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• Many Fed officials saw stronger case for rate cut last month

  10-07-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — Most Federal Reserve officials expressed concern at a meeting last month that the outlook for the U.S. economy was weakening, and many said the Fed should soon cut rates if uncertainty continued to weigh on growth.
  
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• Driver escapes injury when saguaro cactus pierces windshield

  10-07-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona authorities say a driver escaped injury when his car's windshield was pierced by the trunk of a saguaro cactus during a wreck Wednesday on the outskirts of Tucson.
  
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• Sturgeon Falls native challenges for Green nomination

  10-07-2019 21:01 via nugget.ca
  Sturgeon Falls native Kris Rivard is seeking the Green Party nomination in the federal riding of Nickel Belt. Read More
  
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• House alarm deters break-in, prompts reminder from North Bay Police - NorthBayNipissing.com

  10-07-2019 20:29
  House alarm deters break-in, prompts reminder from North Bay Police  NorthBayNipissing.comNORTH BAY - North Bay Police have issued a warning to homeowners to take precautions when it comes to protecting themselves and their homes.
  
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• United Way executive director stepping down after 10 years

  10-07-2019 20:17 via nugget.ca
  Michael Cullen, executive director with United Way Centraide North East Ontario, has announced that effective mid-July he will be stepping down from his role with the organization. Read More
  
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• Sophomore Nick Arbuckle chasing second straight road win in Hamilton

  10-07-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  Another week, another road test for Nick Arbuckle. The sophomore quarterback will make his second straight start Saturday night when the Calgary Stampeders (2-1) visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (3-1) at Tim Hortons Field.
  
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• Kawhi Leonard, Paul George officially join LA Clippers

  10-07-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  LAS VEGAS — Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are now officially with the Los Angeles Clippers, moves that bring both of them back to their native Southern California. It might not be forever: Both can become free agents now in only two years.
  
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• Federer, Nadal to play at Wimbledon for 1st time since 2008

  10-07-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  WIMBLEDON, England — All these years later, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will meet again at Wimbledon for the 40th installment of their terrific rivalry — and first at the All England Club since their memorable 2008 final.
  
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• Actor Gerry Dee to play against Mackenzie Tour pros at Osprey Valley Open

  10-07-2019 20:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Gerry Dee has a simple goal for this week's Osprey Valley Open: don't embarrass himself. "I'm going to play as well as I can and see how close I can get to not being last," said Dee, adding with a laugh: "I will be last.
  
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• Home owner lucky after possible early morning break in

  10-07-2019 20:02 via baytoday.ca
  An insecure door was found, but police say nothing was stolen.
  
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• Organizers getting things revved up for first ever North Bay power boat races - BayToday

  10-07-2019 20:00
  Organizers getting things revved up for first ever North Bay power boat races  BayToday'This could be something big for us, it could bring a lot of spectators as Peterborough gets 10000 to 20000 people for the weekend'
  
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• Fedeli gets into Bombardier layoff blame controversy

  10-07-2019 19:31 via baytoday.ca
  Each government accuses the other of inaction
  
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• Energy park up and running

  10-07-2019 19:28 via nugget.ca
  Nancy and Norman are on duty. Read More
  
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• Tories, NDP accuse Liberals of mismanaging military, ruining officers' careers

  10-07-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Federal opposition parties are accusing the Trudeau government of creating an unprecedented crisis inside the Canadian Armed Forces even as some have started to question the leadership of Canada's top general.
  
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• Tories accuse Liberals of ruining military officers' careers

  10-07-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Federal Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is accusing the Liberal government of having created an unprecedented crisis inside the Canadian military following news it is losing another second-in-command. Lt.-Gen.
  
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• The Latest: Soccer federation head: Women deserve fair pay

  10-07-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — The Latest on a New York City parade and ceremony honouring the U.S. women's national soccer team (all times local): 12:35 p.m. U.S. Soccer Federation President Carlos Cordeiro says female athletes "deserve fair and equal pay.
  
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• Spanish judge rules 43-year-old man is son of Julio Iglesias

  10-07-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  MADRID — A judge in Spain has found there is sufficient evidence to establish that a 43-year-old man is the biological son of Julio Iglesias even though the singer refused to have a DNA test.
  
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• Powell signals that rate cut could be coming soon

  10-07-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — Chairman Jerome Powell signalled Wednesday that the Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates late this month for the first time in a decade in light of a weakening global economy and rising trade tensions.
  
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• Postmedia cuts Q3 loss in half but decline in print revenues offsets digital gain

  10-07-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Postmedia Network Canada Corp. says its third-quarter loss was cut in about half to $7.7 million as growth in digital revenue partly offset continued declines in its print business.
  
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• Ottawa MP who endorsed husband for city council broke conflict code: ethics czar

  10-07-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Canada's ethics watchdog says an Ottawa member of Parliament violated conflict-of-interest rules when she asked voters to elect her husband to Ottawa city council last year.
  
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• NATO secretary-general to visit Canada for meeting with Trudeau

  10-07-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — NATO's secretary-general is visiting Canada next week. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office says he and Jens Stoltenberg will meet at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa in Ontario on Monday. Stoltenberg will then go on to Toronto for a speech.
  
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• Ivanka Trump's women's initiative announces $27M in grants

  10-07-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — A White House initiative spearheaded by Ivanka Trump to help women in developing countries get ahead economically announced its first batch of grants on Wednesday: $27 million for 14 projects in 22 countries, mostly in Africa, Latin Amer
  
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• Ivanka Trump women's initiative announces $27M in grants

  10-07-2019 19:05 via baytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — A White House initiative spearheaded by Ivanka Trump to help women in developing countries get ahead economically is announcing its first batch of grants, $27 million for 14 projects in 22 countries, mostly in Africa, Latin America and S
  
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• More Blue-Green Algea found in Lake Nipissing

  10-07-2019 18:56 via baytoday.ca
  Last week officials said a bloom had been found at Marathon Beach in North Bay and Centennial Park Beach in Callander
  
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• More Lake Nipissing blue-green algae confirmed: Health Unit - My North Bay Now

  10-07-2019 18:52
  More Lake Nipissing blue-green algae confirmed: Health Unit  My North Bay NowOne week after issuing an advisory concerning harmful algae blooms at Marathon Beach in North Bay and Centennial Beach in Callander, the North Bay Parry ...
  
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• More confirmed cases of blue-green algae on Lake Nipissing

  10-07-2019 18:19 via nugget.ca
  Additional cases of blue-green algae have been confirmed in two more areas on Lake Nipissing. Read More
  
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• North American stock markets rise on confirmation of upcoming U.S. rate cuts

  10-07-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — North American stock markets rose, with U.S. markets hitting all-time highs, after the chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve confirmed the central bank will cut interest rates because of a weakened economy and rising trade tensions.
  
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• Legal pot price as much as 80 per cent more than illicit: StatCan

  10-07-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  The average cost of a gram of cannabis from the illicit market continues to drop as legal prices rise — with authorized retailers charging as much as 80 per cent more, according to an analysis by Statistics Canada.
  
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• Energy sector helps boost stocks in Toronto as oil prices move higher

  10-07-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Strength in the energy sector helped Canada's main stock index gain ground in late-morning trading as the price of oil also moved higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 24.11 points at 16,569.32.
  
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• David Saint-Jacques gets hero's welcome in return to space agency headquarters

  10-07-2019 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  LONGUEUIL, Que. — Astronaut David Saint-Jacques was met with thunderous applause today as he returned to a hero's welcome at the Canadian Space Agency headquarters near Montreal.
  
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