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• Arab attacker opens fire in central Israel, killing 1 and wounding 5

  07-06-2026 11:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A Palestinian man with Israeli citizenship went on a shooting rampage in several towns in central Israel on Sunday, killing one person and wounding five others, according to Israeli police. The attacker was killed by police.
  
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• Well-known North Bay entrepreneur Gord McGuinty has died

  08-06-2026 19:07 via baytoday.ca
  
  'Gord believed in quiet philanthropy and investing in people. As a coach, mentor, and friend, he helped countless people when they were in need'
  
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• LUCKETT, John “Dave”

  08-06-2026 18:13 via baytoday.ca
  
  With heavy hearts, love, and fond memories, the family announces the passing of John “Dave” Luckett age 77, on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026. Born in Toronto in 1948 to Isobel and Gerry Luckett, Dave eventually called North Bay home.
  
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• Pope meets with 6 clergy abuse survivors in Spain, hopes to improve response

  08-06-2026 18:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  MADRID (AP) — Pope Leo XIV met Monday with six survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Madrid and vowed to consider their suggestions for how the Catholic Church can improve its response to the crisis, the Vatican said.
  
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• Psychological evaluation for Montreal synagogue arson suspect facing six charges

  08-06-2026 17:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — A 38-year-old man is facing six charges in the attempted arson of a Montreal-area synagogue last week.
  
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• Celebration of Life: EMOND, Lauretta

  08-06-2026 17:18 via baytoday.ca
  
  A Celebration of Lauretta’s life will take place at 10:00 AM at the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption in North Bay on June 17th, 2026. Should anyone wish to make a donation in Lauretta’s memory, may we suggest the M.S Society or an organization of your
  
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• MEEK, Steven

  08-06-2026 17:12 via baytoday.ca
  
  Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on June 5, 2026, at the age of 84 years.
  
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• Lawn and Order: Muskoka man facing impaired driving charges on a mower

  08-06-2026 16:57 via baytoday.ca
  
  Mowed over: Gravenhurst man charged with driving a lawnmower while impaired
  
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• New service dog team shares impact of Lions Foundation dog guides in North Bay

  08-06-2026 15:52 via baytoday.ca
  
  North Bay walk among Canada's top 10 fundraisers for Dog Guides
  
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• The Latest: Louise Arbour installed as Canada's 31st Governor General

  08-06-2026 15:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour has been installed as Canada's 31st Governor General, replacing Mary Simon.Today's ceremony included a 21-gun salute, a poetry reading and musical performances by two Canadian artists.
  
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• The Latest: Louise Arbour being installed as Canada's 31st Governor General

  08-06-2026 15:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour will be installed as Canada's 31st Governor General today, replacing Mary Simon.
  
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• Well known local entrepreneur Gord McGuinty passes away

  08-06-2026 15:38 via baytoday.ca
  
  'Gord believed in quiet philanthropy and investing in people. As a coach, mentor, and friend, he helped countless people when they were in need'
  
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• Signage replaces E.coli sampling at North Bay area beaches

  08-06-2026 15:02 via nugget.ca
  
  Signs have replaced monthly water sampling at North Bay area beaches.After an internal assessment, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit said they have shifted away from monthly beach water sampling to detect E. coli bacteria to communicating risk and protection factors on signage at public beaches.Residents and visitors to the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts can expect to see new signage at public beaches this summer to help them make an informed decision before entering the water
  
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• North Bay health unit shifts away from beach water sampling of E.coli to signage

  08-06-2026 15:02 via nugget.ca
  
  Signs have replaced monthly beach water sampling.After an internal assessment, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says they have shifted away from monthly beach water sampling of E. coli bacteria to communicating risk and protection factors on signage at public beaches.Residents and visitors to the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts can expect to see new signage at public beaches this summer to help them make an informed decision before entering the water.“Water sampling prov
  
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• OPP charge driver with impaired driving after Highway 17 complaint

  08-06-2026 15:00 via baytoday.ca
  
  Police say they located a vehicle reported in a traffic complaint on Highway 17 in West Nipissing and charged the driver with impaired operation and 80-plus
  
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• Public asked to help identify driver in fail-to-remain collision

  08-06-2026 14:37 via nugget.ca
  
  Members of the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are seeking assistance from the public following a fail to remain collision involving a pedestrian on Highway 510.Officers responded to reports of a collision on Highway 510 southbound, near Arrow Drive in Magnetawan on June 5. The incident occurred between approximately 8 p.m. and 8:20 p.m. The involved passenger vehicle had already left the scene. One individual sustained serious injury as a result of the collisionT
  
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• Traffic complaint on Hwy. 17 W leads to impaired driving charges

  08-06-2026 14:28 via nugget.ca
  
  The Ontario Provincial Police arrested and charged one person with impaired driving after responding to a traffic complaint.Members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP, responded to a possible impaired driver on Highway 17, West Nipissing Saturday around 2:20 a.m.The vehicle was located and the driver, Natasha Larivere, 34, from Nipissing First Nation was arrested and charged with:Operation while impaired – alcoholOperation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80
  
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• Road investments keep North Bay off CAA's Worst Roads 2026 List

  08-06-2026 14:20 via nugget.ca
  
  This is a list on which North Bay will be proud not to be included.The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has announced its worst roads for 2026 and North Bay doesn’t have any roads in the Top 10.Coming in first is Barton Street East in Hamilton. The only Northern Ontario municipality is Sudbury with two roads.Notre Dame Avenue came in third place and Panache Lake Road secured seventh place.Some of the other “worst roads” included Mississauga, Fort Erie, Toronto and Innisfi
  
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• Landlord hasn't paid the mortgage? Know your tenant rights in event of power of sale

  08-06-2026 14:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  You held up your end of the bargain and paid your rent on time — only to learn your landlord failed to keep up with mortgage payments and the home may need to be sold.
  
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• Investments keep North Bay off CAA’s 2026 Worst Roads List

  08-06-2026 14:20 via nugget.ca
  
  This is a list on which North Bay will be proud not to be included.The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has announced its worst roads for 2026 and North Bay doesn’t have any roads in the Top 10.Coming in first is Barton Street East in Hamilton. The only Northern Ontario municipality is Sudbury with two roads.Notre Dame Avenue came in third place and Panache Lake Road secured seventh place.Some of the other “worst roads” included Mississauga, Fort Erie, Toronto and Innisfi
  
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• Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico's southern Pacific coast, the National Hurricane Center says

  08-06-2026 11:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Boris formed Monday and is expected to bring heavy rain and possible flooding and mudslides to parts of southern Mexico, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
  
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• 'Time all blurs': Senior's journey from Shanghai art teacher to homeless in B.C. park

  08-06-2026 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  RICHMOND — Tom Tang, a 76-year-old former art teacher and street portraitist from China, now lives in a park in Richmond, B.C.He doesn't quite know how he ended up there.
  
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• Three oaths and an anthem: The symbols in the governor general installation ceremony

  08-06-2026 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Louise Arbour will be installed Monday as Canada's 31st governor general. Here are the symbols that will play a part in that ceremony.
  
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• Poilievre to prescribe new policies as an antidote for Alberta separation sentiment

  08-06-2026 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  CALGARY — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to call for a shift in federal policies as an antidote for separatist sentiment in Alberta.
  
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• Louise Arbour becomes Canada's new governor general

  08-06-2026 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour's installation ceremony to become Canada's 31st governor general is set to include a 21-gun salute, a poetry reading and two musical performances by Canadian artists.
  
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• Louise Arbour becomes Canada's 31st Governor General

  08-06-2026 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour added the title of Governor General to her distinguished resume Monday in one of the most important ceremonies in Canadian democracy — the act of naming a new representative for the King in Canada.
  
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• Louise Arbour arrives at ceremony to install her as Governor General

  08-06-2026 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour has arrived for the ceremony to install her as Canada's 31st governor general.Arbour, 79, is replacing Mary Simon, who became Canada's first Indigenous viceregal in 2021.
  
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• In the news today: New governor general, Curbing separatism, Saving rural libraries

  08-06-2026 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Louise Arbour becomes Canada's new governor general
  Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour will become Canada's 31st governor general today in a pomp-f
  
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• In first official speech, Gov. Gen. Arbour calls on Canadians to learn from diversity

  08-06-2026 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Extreme polarization and consensus are dangerous and a better country can only be built through the "peaceful management" of our differences, Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour said Monday in her first speech as the King's representative in Canada.
  
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• How geography, Trump, and global instability help explain World Cup security costs

  08-06-2026 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Bud Mercer was the head of security for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, a near billion-dollar operation.
  
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