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. judge rejects public servants' anti-vax case
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- A New Brunswick judge has rejected a bid by four public servants to overturn the province's recent decision to place them on unpaid leave for failing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Words: 255, Photos: 1
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N.S. long-term care homes to get staffing help
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- The federal government has approved a request to help Nova Scotia long-term care homes that have been hit hard by support staff shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Keith Doucette. Words: 493, Photos: 1
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Fredericton police brace for COVID protest convoy
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- Fredericton's police chief says he's bringing in extra resources ahead of a so-called freedom convoy planned for this weekend that promises to gridlock the city in support of the trucker protests in Ottawa. By Kevin Bissett. Words: 670, Photos: 1
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Three more deaths from COVID-19 in New Brunswick
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting another three deaths from COVID-19 in the province today, increasing the toll to 278 since the start of the pandemic. Words: 135, Photos: 1
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N.L. COVID-19 hospitalizations hit high of 25
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- Health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador say there are now 25 people in hospital due to COVID-19, matching the previous high in the province. Words: 165, Photos: 1
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P.E.I. reports COVID-19 hospitalizations stable
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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada -- Health officials in Prince Edward Island are reporting seven people in hospital due to COVID-19 — unchanged from Wednesday. Words: 108
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N.S. commits to $15 minimum wage in two years
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Nova Scotia's labour minister says the province's minimum wage will rise to $15 an hour on April 1, 2024. Words: 150, Photos: 1
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