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• Repeated threats shut down some schools in Coquitlam, B.C.

  05-02-2026 23:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  COQUITLAM — A Coquitlam, B.C., mother says her 16-year-old daughter sent her an alarming text Wednesday that the girl's school room window had been covered by paper and students were sitting on the floor because of a police lockdown.
  
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• Police say threats 'intertwined' as some schools in Coquitlam, B.C., are shut again

  05-02-2026 23:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  Sharon Perry says her 16-year-old daughter sent her an alarming text on Wednesday, saying students at Centennial Secondary in Coquitlam, B.C., were sitting on the floor because of a police lockdown.
  
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• Judge approves bid to revoke Canadian citizenship over man's hidden role in massacre

  05-02-2026 23:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — A judge has approved a federal bid to revoke the Canadian citizenship of a former member of the Guatemalan military who took part in the murder of villagers.
  
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• North Bay suspects arrested for robbery with violence, several other charges - CTV News

  05-02-2026 23:22 via news.google.com
  North Bay suspects arrested for robbery with violence, several other charges  CTV News
  
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• Montreal launches blitz to repair 'catastrophic' number of potholes plaguing roadways

  05-02-2026 23:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — The City of Montreal says it's launching a blitz in the coming days to fill the numerous potholes that are plaguing the streets.
  
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• From EV rebates to charging stations: here are 5 take-aways from Ottawa's new EV plan

  05-02-2026 23:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government announced a suite of policy changes on Thursday in its efforts to get more electric vehicles on the road, while maintaining a sustainable auto sector.
  
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• Tiny home housing homeless Orillia man in the woods, torn down

  05-02-2026 22:58 via baytoday.ca
  
  For the last few months, Robert Godin had been living in a tiny home built in the woods by his son-in-law to stay warm during the winter.On Tuesday, it was torn down by the city
  
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• Tiny home housing homeless Guelph man in the woods, torn down

  05-02-2026 22:58 via baytoday.ca
  
  For the last few months, Robert Godin had been living in a tiny home built in the woods by his son-in-law to stay warm during the winter.On Tuesday, it was torn down by the city
  
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• Public servants ordered to work in-office 4 days a week starting in July

  05-02-2026 22:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government is ordering public servants to be in the office at least four days a week starting this summer, with executives expected to return to the office full time in May.
  
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• CP NewsAlert: Public servants ordered to work in office 4 days a week as of July

  05-02-2026 22:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government is ordering public servants to return to the office at least four days a week.A Treasury Board message to deputy department heads says executives will have to work on-site five days per week starting May 4.
  
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• 'We are rebuilding our military': Algoma makes first plates for the Polar Max icebreaker

  05-02-2026 22:47 via baytoday.ca
  
  The first plates of made-in-Sault Ste. Marie steel were produced today at Algoma Steel — marking the beginning of construction preparations for Canada’s newest icebreaking vessel
  
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• Canadian STEM Racing championships coming to North Bay - North Bay Nugget

  05-02-2026 22:36 via news.google.com
  Canadian STEM Racing championships coming to North Bay  North Bay Nugget
  
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• Canadian STEM Racing championships coming to North Bay

  05-02-2026 22:33 via nugget.ca
  Tourism North Bay is proud to announce that North Bay will host the STEM Racing 2026 Canadian National Championships, welcoming some of the country’s brightest young innovators to the city from April 10–12, 2026. The event will take place at the Canadore College Sportsplex and marks a major milestone for STEM education in Canada and a historic first for the country.   Formerly known globally as F1 in Schools, STEM Racing is widely recognized as the world’s most prestigious
  
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• WN council reverses course, keeps hazardous waste drop-off at North Bay depot

  05-02-2026 22:21 via baytoday.ca
  
  Residents of West Nipissing will see no change in how they dispose of household hazardous materials after council reversed plans to end its deal with North Bay's facility
  
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• Budget bill 'unfair' for dismissing decades of overcharging veterans: watchdog

  05-02-2026 22:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s veterans’ watchdog is calling on MPs to remove a provision in the federal budget bill she said will paper over a technical mistake that led to veterans in long-term care being overcharged for decades.
  
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• Budget bill 'unfair' for dismissing decades of over-charging veterans: watchdog

  05-02-2026 22:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s veterans’ watchdog is calling on MPs to remove a provision in the federal budget bill that she says will paper over an error that led to veterans in long-term care being overcharged for decades.
  
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• The most scenic events to watch at the Milano-Cortina Olympics

  05-02-2026 22:06 via village-life.ca
  
  You don’t have to enjoy sports to enjoy this year’s Winter Olympic Games.
  
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• Local film makeup artist up for Canadian Screen Award - BayToday.ca

  05-02-2026 22:05 via news.google.com
  Local film makeup artist up for Canadian Screen Award  BayToday.ca
  
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• VIDEO: What are the latest stats on hallway health care? That’s not public anymore

  05-02-2026 21:29 via baytoday.ca
  
  'Why hide the data?' Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast, we speak to Sneh Duggal of The Trillium about the province's decision to scale back the stats it discloses about hallway health care
  
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• ICYMI: Ontario could be in for a cool, soggy spring

  05-02-2026 21:25 via village-life.ca
  
  Your first look at what to expect in Ontario — and the rest of Canada — this spring.
  
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• O’CONNOR, Shamus - BayToday.ca

  05-02-2026 20:59 via news.google.com
  O’CONNOR, Shamus  BayToday.ca
  
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• O’CONNOR, Shamus

  05-02-2026 20:59 via baytoday.ca
  
  Shamus Micheal Patrick O’Connor aka Jamie O’Connor, 53 of North Bay, passed away very peacefully in a room filled with love on January 24th, 2026 at the North Bay Regional Health Centre.
  
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• Striking Laurentian University staff to vote on proposed deal as picketing continues

  05-02-2026 20:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  The union representing striking faculty, librarians and counsellors at Laurentian University says the school has proposed a final deal for members to consider this weekend as the strike nears the third-week mark.
  
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• British man who lived in Vancouver convicted in overdose deaths of U.S. servicemen

  05-02-2026 20:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  A British man who was living in Vancouver has been convicted in the United States after an RCMP investigation into a dark web drug trafficking network that resulted in the overdose deaths of two U.S. Navy servicemen.
  
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• With US-Russia nuclear treaty set to expire, Trump calls for new stronger pact

  05-02-2026 20:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  MOSCOW (AP) — With the U.S.-Russia nuclear pact expiring on Thursday, President Donald Trump is renewing calls for a new stronger pact instead of extending the current agreement known as the New START treaty.
  
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• Fedeli delivers $17 million to replace aging water infrastructure - North Bay Nugget

  05-02-2026 20:26 via news.google.com
  Fedeli delivers $17 million to replace aging water infrastructure  North Bay Nugget
  
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• Callander considers allowing ice fishers to park for up to threes days - PHOTO GALLERY

  05-02-2026 20:25 via nugget.ca
  Callander council is considering providing overnight parking for anglers accessing the lake for ice fishing. That parking access would entail allowing motorists to park between 48 to 72 hours in a nearby municipal lot in proximity to the boat launch. “Ice fishing remains one of the most popular winter activities on Callander Bay, with more than 200 ice huts installed each season. The overnight use of these huts is a long-standing and well-loved tradition enjoyed by both residents and visit
  
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• Grease is the word at Nipissing University this March with their acting troupe - North Bay Nugget

  05-02-2026 20:22 via news.google.com
  Grease is the word at Nipissing University this March with their acting troupe  North Bay Nugget
  
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• Grease is the word at Nipissing University this March with their acting troupe

  05-02-2026 20:21 via nugget.ca
  The Nipissing University Lakers Theatre Club is revving up its second production, and musical fans take note, as Grease is the word. Based on the 1978 film, the musical Grease takes audiences back to Rydell High School, 1959, and focuses on the romance blooming between Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski. The two had a summer fling, but when Sandy arrived at school in September, Danny initially rejected her to maintain his cool, greaser image with his cool, greaser friends, the Burger Palace Bo
  
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• Labour board rejected challenge of unpaid leave for unvaccinated federal staff: union

  05-02-2026 20:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Canada's largest federal public sector union says the federal labour relations board has dismissed its policy grievances over Ottawa's decision to put unvaccinated employees on leave without pay during the height of the pandemic.
  
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• Fraudsters posing as OPP officers stealing thousands from victims

  05-02-2026 20:18 via baytoday.ca
  
  The OPP is urging vigilance after reports surfaced of scammers using fake names, ranks, and badge numbers to defraud unsuspecting Ontarians
  
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• After close calls, $17M water upgrades move ahead - BayToday.ca

  05-02-2026 20:00 via news.google.com
  After close calls, $17M water upgrades move ahead  BayToday.ca
  
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• Toronto, Vancouver show biggest signs of mortgage stress: CMHC

  05-02-2026 19:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says it sees signs of financial stress among homeowners in Toronto and Vancouver, with missed mortgage payments projected to steadily increase, albeit from a low level.
  
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• Canadian Inuit head to Greenland to show solidarity, attend consulate opening

  05-02-2026 19:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  NUUK — As Canada prepares to launch its new consulate in Greenland this week, dozens of Inuit from across the Canadian Arctic flew into the Danish territory's capital Nuuk on Thursday to show solidarity.
  
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• Canadore College tries to connect job seekers with jobs on Wednesday

  05-02-2026 19:21 via nugget.ca
  Canadore College is strengthening its commitment to preparing people for meaningful careers through its new Employment Solutions service, an initiative designed to connect graduates, alumni, and the broader community directly with employers. The service hosted its first job fair, bringing together job seekers, employers, and community organizations to support workforce development and employment opportunities.More than 35 employers participated in the event, engaging directly with attendees to
  
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• Wife sobs as she recounts discovery of drowned kids at husband's murder trial

  05-02-2026 19:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  The mother of two children drowned by their father in a Laval, Que., home sobbed as she testified about the day they were discovered dead in the family home in October 2022.
  
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• Alberta's Smith owes answers before separation vote: former federal minister Dion

  05-02-2026 19:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  EDMONTON — The former federal cabinet minister responsible for the law dictating what happens after a provincial separation vote says Premier Danielle Smith must answer questions before a referendum.
  
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• Two arrested after robbery at local retailer-police utilize multiple outstanding warrants executed

  05-02-2026 19:08 via nugget.ca
  The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested two individuals in connection with a robbery at a local retailer on February 4. The investigation also led to the execution of multiple outstanding warrants and additional charges. The accused is a 35-year-old male from North Bay, has been charged with: Robbery with Violence Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 Breach Conditional Sentence Order Four Counts of Theft Under $5,000 – Shoplifting Eight Counts of Fail to Comply wi
  
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• Repeat offender among two arrested in store robbery

  05-02-2026 18:55 via baytoday.ca
  
  A man and woman from North Bay are facing multiple charges, including robbery with violence, after an incident at a Josephine Street business on February 4
  
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• N.L. premier says 'fractured' federal approach to pharmacare creating inequities

  05-02-2026 18:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  ST. JOHN'S — Newfoundland and Labrador's premier is accusing the federal government of creating unequal access to essential medications through a "fractured" approach to pharmacare.
  
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• After close calls, $17M water upgrades move ahead

  05-02-2026 18:45 via baytoday.ca
  
  Projects in North Bay, Mattawa, and Nipissing Township aim to reduce flood risk, protect services, and support future housing
  
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• Geoff Sullivan debuts first solo art show at WKP Kennedy Gallery

  05-02-2026 18:44 via baytoday.ca
  
  The opening reception is Friday evening, from 6 to 9 p.m.
  
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• LETTER: North Bay council criticized for using reserves to mask tax increases

  05-02-2026 18:36 via baytoday.ca
  
  'Responsible financial management limits the use of reserves to unanticipated, one-time events. Using reserves to fund ongoing operations provides no savings and no benefit; it is simply a kick-the-can-down-the-road exercise that disguises true costs and undermines transparency'
  
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• New Liskeard man has NHL officiating dreams

  05-02-2026 18:16 via baytoday.ca
  
  'I try to keep my focus on the things I can control, like my effort in games and my preparation away from the rink'
  
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• NORMAN, Mona Myrene (Lee) - BayToday.ca

  05-02-2026 17:53 via news.google.com
  NORMAN, Mona Myrene (Lee)  BayToday.ca
  
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• NORMAN, Mona Myrene (Lee)

  05-02-2026 17:52 via baytoday.ca
  
  It is with sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Mona, on Sunday, February 1, 2026
  
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• Supreme Court to hear long-running case about Air Canada's advertised pricing

  05-02-2026 17:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear arguments on a class-action lawsuit that alleged Air Canada charged passengers more than the advertised ticket price.
  
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• Here are all the Toronto officers charged in a corruption and organized crime probe

  05-02-2026 17:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  Eight current and retired Toronto police officers have been charged in an organized crime and corruption investigation.
  
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• Paws Across Timiskaming begins animal rescue efforts

  05-02-2026 17:48 via baytoday.ca
  
  'Paws Across Timiskaming' is stepping up to provide care and re-homing services for animals across the district as local shelters reach capacity
  
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• North Bay, Mattawa and Nipissing receive critical water infrastructure funding - My North Bay Now

  05-02-2026 17:39 via news.google.com
  North Bay, Mattawa and Nipissing receive critical water infrastructure funding  My North Bay Now
  
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