Good afternoon from The Canadian Press Atlantic bureau. Here are the stories we produced today. Questions can go to graeme.hamilton@thecanadianpress.com
N.B. schools reopen after tentative deal reached
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- Public schools in New Brunswick reopened to students and staff Monday, after a tentative agreement between the province and the Canadian Union of Public Employees was reached over the weekend. By Kevin Bissett. Words: 306, Photos: 1
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Suspect's killing clouds N.S. police conduct probe
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- The killing of a man accused of raping a Halifax woman has led to concerns from her lawyer that evidence relevant to her complaint of police misconduct might have been lost. Words: 259, Photos: 1
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Nova Scotia reports three more COVID-19 deaths
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Nova Scotia is reporting three more COVID-19-related deaths, including two that are connected to a long-term care facility at the centre of an ongoing outbreak. Words: 176, Photos: 1
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New Brunswick reports 40 new COVID-19 cases
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- New Brunswick is reporting 40 new cases of COVID-19 today. Words: 114, Photos: 1
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N.L. reports one new death from COVID-19
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 and one more death caused by the disease. Words: 142, Photos: 1
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One new case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island
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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada -- Health officials in Prince Edward Island are reporting one new case of COVID-19 today. Words: 121, Photos: 1
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Search underway for two Newfoundland hunters
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Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- Search efforts are underway for two Newfoundland men who have not been seen since leaving Saturday to hunt off the island’s northern coast. Words: 168, Photos: 1
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New program links N.B. patients with primary care
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- New Brunswick's health minister is announcing a new system that would give access to primary care to patients who don't have a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Words: 145, Photos: 1
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N.L. launches post-pandemic Come Home Year 2022
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- Newfoundland and Labrador's government is unveiling a plan to tug at the heartstrings of residents who have moved away. Words: 166, Photos: 1
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