North Bay news

• Feds falling short on promise to provide better case management to vets

  29-04-2019 21:05 via baytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The federal government is blaming a surprise increase in the number of veterans seeking assistance for its failure to make good on a key Liberal promise of ensuring enough case managers to help those in need.
  
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• New evidence prompts trial delay for Libyan man charged in 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103

  25-08-2026 00:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday postponed a trial in the U.S.
  
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• Judge postpones US trial for Libyan man charged in 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103

  25-08-2026 00:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday postponed a trial in the U.S. for a Libyan man charged in 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, citing the discovery of new evidence that defense attorneys want to examine.
  
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• LaSalle College obtains creditor protection after being fined $30 million

  25-08-2026 00:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — LaSalle College has obtained creditor protection after the Quebec government fined the institution $30 million for having too many students in its English-language programs.
  
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• Nipissing West OPP warning about brazen phone scam with callers impersonating officers

  24-08-2026 23:35 via nugget.ca
  
  The Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public about a phone scam where individuals are falsely claiming to be OPP officers.Scammers are calling residents repeatedly, identifying themselves as police officers, and requesting personal information or sensitive details under the pretense of assisting with a police matter.Police have also learned that fraudsters are using spoofing technology to make calls appear as though they are coming from the legitima
  
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• Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms

  24-08-2026 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Monday in a case over President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much can be implemented before the fast-approaching midte
  
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• Supreme Court clears the way for Trump mail voting order in advance of midterms

  24-08-2026 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much his administration can implement before the fast-approachin
  
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• Police find the body of Karen Solomon, who was sought in the killing of her police officer husband

  24-08-2026 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  A mental health advocatesuspected of killingher police officer husband was found dead Monday, six days after she disappeared from her Massachusetts home, authorities said.
  
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• Police find body of Massachusetts woman named a suspect in death of her police officer husband

  24-08-2026 23:05 via baytoday.ca
  
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• Three individuals charged following drug trafficking investigation in Garden Village

  24-08-2026 22:51 via nugget.ca
  
  A two-month-long investigation by the Anishinabek Police Service has resulted in the seizure of a quantity of drugs and the laying of multiple drug trafficking charges. Members of the APS Major Crime Unit launched an investigation into individuals suspected of trafficking drugs from a residence in Garden Village, Nipissing First Nation in July. On the morning of Aug. 20, a Controlled Drug and Substances Act search warrant was executed at the residence, with support from our partners with the On
  
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• How Trump's tariffs are hitting Canadian goods

  24-08-2026 22:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — The United States introduced new 50 per cent tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian exports on Saturday after trade talks failed to reach a deal.Those came after more than a year of various tariff moves from U.S.
  
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• RUDIGER, Max Paul

  24-08-2026 22:46 via baytoday.ca
  
  Max passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at North Bay Regional Health Centre. He was 90 years old. He joins his beloved wife, June (Howson) Rudiger.
  
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• US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say

  24-08-2026 22:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.
  
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• CARFAGNINI, Shirley Eloise (Munro)

  24-08-2026 21:02 via baytoday.ca
  
  Shirley died peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the remarkable age of 96. Shirley (née Munro) was predeceased by her beloved husband, Joshua (“Joe”) Carfagnini (1926–1996)
  
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• 'Disturbing' stabbing of 8 horses on Ontario farm remains unsolved a year later

  24-08-2026 20:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  WELLAND — Police in Niagara Region say they are still trying to solve a "disturbing" case of animal cruelty that left one horse dead and several others injured a year ago, as they renew their appeal for information.
  
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• LETTER: Block Party cleanup impresses reader

  24-08-2026 19:36 via baytoday.ca
  
  'My congratulations to the crew who must have worked tirelessly to accomplish this'
  
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• Another successful Bay Block Party (16 photos)

  24-08-2026 19:30 via baytoday.ca
  
  Agnico Eagle Main Stage entertainment featured The Strumbellas, a Canadian rock band from Lindsay, Ontario
  
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• Gov. Gen. Arbour set to mark 9/11 anniversary in Gander, NL

  24-08-2026 19:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour is set to be in Gander, N.L., on Sept. 11 to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
  
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• THOMPSON, Peter Stanford

  24-08-2026 19:00 via baytoday.ca
  
  Peter passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
  
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• Two former B.C. Conservatives plan to form new party, steer clear of CentreBC

  24-08-2026 18:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  There are plans for a new party in the British Columbia legislature as politicians return this fall, with two MLAs who recently defected from the provincial Conservatives saying they want to provide an option for frustrated voters.
  
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• Two former B.C. Conservatives plan to form new party

  24-08-2026 18:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  VICTORIA — Two British Columbia MLAs who have recently defected from the provincial Conservatives say they are forming a new party.
  
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• Clean, Green and Beautiful North Bay invites community to cleanup project

  24-08-2026 18:42 via nugget.ca
  
  Clean, Green & Beautiful North Bay (CGB) is encouraging residents, businesses, organizations, and institutions across North Bay to take part in the Fall Community-Wide Cleanup, happening September 18–20. Community members can order free biodegradable bag through the Clean, Green & Beautiful website, and the bags will be delivered directly to your door at no cost. CGB will also be at the Fall Fair, where community members can pick up cleanup bags and receive a free seedling tree. B
  
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• BATE, Deborah "Debbie"

  24-08-2026 18:31 via baytoday.ca
  
  Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday August 11th, 2026 at the age of 72.
  
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• Quebecers support a right to cooling during heat waves, poll finds

  24-08-2026 18:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  MONTRÉAL — A new Léger poll has found that three-quarters of Quebecers support recognizing a so-called right to coolness that would guarantee safe places during heat waves.
  
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• PM Carney unveils $11 billion in funding to make 6 icebreakers in Quebec

  24-08-2026 18:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  LÉVIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will pour more than $11 billion into Quebec's shipbuilding industry to build six new icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard.
  
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• Canadian culture, French are fundamental rights — not trade irritants, Carney says

  24-08-2026 18:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — The French language and Quebec and Canadian culture might be trade irritants for the Americans but in Canada they are fundamental rights, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday.
  
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• Canada-U.S. trade tensions continue to escalate as Trump team defends tariffs

  24-08-2026 18:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump's trade czar is downplaying the impacts of the new tariffs that took effect over the weekend, even as Trump himself moved to escalate the trade war.
  
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• Border communities brace for more fallout in Canada-U.S. tariff fight

  24-08-2026 18:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Communities on either side of the Canada-U.S. border are bracing for further economic fallout after trade talks collapsed and both countries moved deeper into a tariff fight.
  Michigan Gov.
  
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• After U.S. targets culture, Bloc asks Carney to backtrack on DST, CanCon payments

  24-08-2026 18:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — The Bloc Québécois says the Liberal government should bring back the digital services tax on tech giants and keep Canadian content financial contributions for streamers.
  
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• FONOM backs Canadian stance on trade talks with the US

  24-08-2026 18:18 via nugget.ca
  
  The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) supports the Government of Canada’s decision to stand firm in defence of Canadian industries, businesses, workers, communities, and our national sovereignty following the imposition of the latest U.S. tariffs.FONOM recognizes the leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney, Minister Dominic LeBlanc, and Canada’s trade negotiating team. We also recognize the support provided by Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Canada’s premier
  
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