North Bay news

• Carney says six upcoming byelections will likely be spread out

  25-06-2026 19:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the six byelections to fill current and upcoming vacancies in the House of Commons won't likely be held all at the same time.
  
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• From practical beginnings to icon status, Toronto's CN Tower marks 50th anniversary

  26-06-2026 22:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — The CN Tower marked its 50th anniversary on Friday, inviting locals and visitors to commemorate the landmark that has defined Toronto's skyline for half a century.
  
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• 18-year-old arrested one month after body found in Kanesatake septic tank

  26-06-2026 22:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  A man was charged with first-degree murder on Wednesday in connection with a homicide in the Mohawk community of Kanesatake that occurred in May.
  
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• Man threatens to set North Bay Regional Hospital on fire

  26-06-2026 22:46 via baytoday.ca
  
  Following the arrest, officers located and seized items consistent with fire-starting materials and accelerants
  
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• Traffic stop by OPP leads to drug trafficking and impaired driving charges

  26-06-2026 22:27 via nugget.ca
  
  A traffic stop on Highway 17 west of North Bay has led to numerous charges to a pair of individuals. On June 24, members of the North Bay OPP TIME unit (Traffic Incident and Enforcement Team) stopped a vehicle displaying an expired temporary licence plate tag. Further investigation revealed the plates were not authorized. Police seized suspected cocaine and methamphetamine, approximately $2,400 in cash, and a digital scale. Both occupants were arrested. The driver was also arrested for drug-imp
  
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• Hundreds of parents unfairly denied COVID-19 payments, acting ombudsman says

  26-06-2026 22:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — A new report by Ontario’s acting ombudsman says hundreds of parents were unfairly denied payments during the COVID-19 pandemic because the province gave the money to someone else.
  
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• A brief history of 24 Sussex, the former — and future — home of prime ministers

  26-06-2026 22:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government has announced a plan to restore the official residence of the prime minister at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa through a national design competition and fundraising campaign.
  
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• Texas board approves Bible stories as required reading in public schools

  26-06-2026 21:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas education board on Friday approveda required reading listfor more than 5 million public school students that includesBible passages , widening conservative efforts to push Christian teachings in U.S. classrooms.
  
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• StubHub World Cup ticket complaints under investigation in B.C.

  26-06-2026 21:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — British Columbia's attorney general says Consumer Protection BC is investigating complaints about ticket reseller StubHub from people who say they didn't receive their World Cup tickets.
  
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• Situation in Venezuela after earthquakes 'horrific': Anand

  26-06-2026 21:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the situation in Venezuela following two catastrophic earthquakes is "horrific" and Canada will look to expand its humanitarian support for the region.
  
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• Ex-husband guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski in B.C.

  26-06-2026 20:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  The ex-husband of Tatjana Stefanski has been found guilty of her 2024 murder, in a killing that left a rural British Columbia village in a state of fear when he was initially arrested then released on conditions.
  
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• Canada has no plans to open embassies in Iran or Venezuela, Anand says

  26-06-2026 20:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada has no current plans to open embassies in Iran or Venezuela.
  
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• Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says

  26-06-2026 20:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio along with Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors announced a framework agreement Friday that was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant
  
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• DUGUAY, Lynn

  26-06-2026 20:29 via baytoday.ca
  
  Peacefully passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday June 24, 2026, at the age of 75 years. Lynn was the beloved wife of Raymond Duguay, and the loving mother to Thomas Grabowski and Ashley Grabowski.
  
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• Senior leaders of Edmonton-based infantry battalion reinstated after investigation

  26-06-2026 20:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  EDMONTON — The Department of National Defence has reinstated two leaders of a respected Edmonton battalion days after announcing they had been removed pending an investigation.A Defence Department spokesperson says Lt.-Col.
  
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• Police identify 'dangerous' watercraft rider

  26-06-2026 20:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Ontario Provincial Police in Huntsville say they have identified and charged a Bracebridge man after a report of a Sea-Doo being operated dangerously on the Big East River last month
  
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• Expired licence plate validation tag leads to multiple drug charges

  26-06-2026 19:22 via baytoday.ca
  
  The licence plates were not authorized for the vehicle, so the driver was arrested. A search resulted in the seizure of cocaine and methamphetamine, approximately $2,400 in cash, and a digital scale
  
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• Police verify whether Canada's second most-wanted fugitive has been arrested in Spain

  26-06-2026 18:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say they are in touch with Spanish authorities regarding one of Canada's most-wanted fugitives.
  
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• All Boivin, one of Canada's most-wanted fugitives, arrested in Spain

  26-06-2026 18:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — All Boivin, one of Canada's most-wanted fugitives, has been arrested in Spain after more than three years on the lam, Quebec provincial police announced Friday.The 36-year-old from Saguenay, Que., had been sought since Feb.
  
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• Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in arson trial over deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

  26-06-2026 18:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday in the arson case against the man accused of sparking the deady 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles after the jury said it could not agree on a verdict.
  
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• City of North Bay releases user fee schedule for new twin-pad arena

  26-06-2026 18:27 via nugget.ca
  
  The user fees at the new twin-pad recreation centre will be the same at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens for a three-year period, according to a report to council Tuesday.Melinda Fry, manager of sports and events and David Kilgour, director of community services for the City of North Bay, are proposing council consider a short-term user fee strategy for the new centre.A public meeting is being held Tuesday to discuss the interim user fees and is required before council can approve the fees for t
  
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• Police misconduct information must be disclosed in criminal case, Supreme Court says

  26-06-2026 17:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says information about an Edmonton police detective's past misconduct must be disclosed in the criminal proceedings of a man he helped investigate.
  
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• ECKENSVILLER, Alvin

  26-06-2026 17:33 via baytoday.ca
  
  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Alvin Eckensviller after a brief illness, in his 82nd year, at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, on June 17, 2026.
  
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• Hamilton women charged after parking lot argument turned into violent assault: police

  26-06-2026 16:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  HAMILTON — Hamilton police say two women are facing charges after an argument over a parking spot escalated into a violent assault.Officers say the incident started as a verbal argument on the Hamilton Mountain between the victim and two women.
  
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• Sports Hall of Fame display, legacy naming policy on Tuesday's council agenda

  26-06-2026 16:40 via baytoday.ca
  
  Council will consider two separate proposals that both focus on recognizing local contributions and preserving community history
  
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• Sports Hall of Fame display, legacy naming policy on Tuesday's agenda

  26-06-2026 16:40 via baytoday.ca
  
  Council will consider two separate proposals that both focus on recognizing local contributions and preserving community history
  
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• Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information

  26-06-2026 16:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — Former Trump administration national security adviserJohn Boltonpleaded guilty on Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal with federal prosecutors that could allow him to avoid a prison term.
  
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• Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza, replacing him with Andy Green

  26-06-2026 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green.
  
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• Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says 'fans deserve better'

  26-06-2026 16:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperformingNew York Metson Friday and replaced by Andy Green.
  
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• North Bay surpasses 2025 housing target, gets provincial reward

  26-06-2026 15:58 via baytoday.ca
  
  City receives $336,000 from Building Faster Fund after 113 new home starts
  
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