Good afternoon from The Canadian Press Atlantic bureau. Here are the stories we produced today. Questions can go to graeme.hamilton@thecanadianpress.com
Black history input now key part of N.S. sentences
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Jason Middleton says the inclusion of Black history in his sentencing — both personal tragedy and communal struggle — set a new path for his troubled life. By Michael Tutton. Words: 956, Photos: 1
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N.L. to lower pandemic alert level as of Monday
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- Bars will reopen on Monday in Newfoundland and Labrador for the first time since the government tightened pandemic restrictions in December amid soaring COVID-19 cases. By Sarah Smellie. Words: 573, Photos: 1
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N.S. man faces weapons charges after search
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Whycocomagh, Nova Scotia, Canada -- RCMP say a 35-year-old Nova Scotia man is to appear in court in May after a search last week turned up five restricted firearms, prohibited magazines, body armour and ammunition. Words: 408, Photos: 1
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Four more deaths from COVID-19 in Nova Scotia
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Halifax, , -- Nova Scotia is reporting four more deaths due to COVID-19, for a total of 157 since the start of the pandemic. Words: 125, Photos: 1
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Four COVID-19-realted deaths reported in N.B.
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Fredericton, , -- Another four people have died in New Brunswick as a result of COVID-19, bring the total number of deaths in the province to 251. Words: 105, Photos: 1
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Slight drop in P.E.I. COVID-19 hospitalizations
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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada -- Prince Edward Island health officials are reporting a drop of three COVID-19 patients. Words: 128, Photos: 1
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Missing woman: N.B. police suspect foul play
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- Police in Fredericton say they believe an Indigenous woman reported missing in December was likely the victim of foul play. Words: 145, Photos: 1
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