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Top news stories from The Canadian Press Atlantic bureau for Friday, Aug. 13, 2021

Good evening from The Canadian Press Atlantic bureau. Here are the stories we produced today. Questions can go to graeme.hamilton@thecanadianpress.com


Blueberry picking banned at St. John's landmark

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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- People in Newfoundland and Labrador's capital are tossing their plastic buckets in exasperation after a request from Parks Canada to stop picking blueberries on Signal Hill. By Sarah Smellie. Words: 547, Photos: 1

Judge OKs cake wrapper as court martial evidence

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Oromocto, New Brunswick, Canada -- A military judge ruled Friday that a key piece of evidence would remain as part of the court martial of a New Brunswick soldier accused of putting other Canadian Forces personnel at risk by giving them cannabis-laced cupcakes during a live-fire exercise three years ago. By Kevin Bissett. Words: 637, Photos: 1

N.S. Tory leader leans left with help from ex-NDP

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Halifax, ,  -- Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston sought to emphasize the "progressive" part of his party's name with an endorsement today from a former provincial NDP cabinet minister. By Danielle Edwards. Words: 585, Photos: 1

Atlantic provinces report 27 new COVID-19 cases

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Over 20 new cases of COVID-19 were reported across the Atlantic region today. Words: 132



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