Good afternoon from The Canadian Press Atlantic bureau. Here are the stories we produced today. A writethru of COVID-NL will move shortly. Questions can go to graeme.hamilton@thecanadianpress.com
Big jump in N.S. tissue donations after new law
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- One year after Nova Scotia became the first jurisdiction in North America to adopt presumed consent organ and tissue donation, new data indicates a significant increase in tissue donations as well as large increases in the availability of both tissue and organs for transplants. By Keith Doucette. Words: 656, Photos: 1
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N.B. doctor sues province after COVID-19 shaming
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- A doctor who says he faced a barrage of hate and racism after being accused of breaking COVID-19 rules in New Brunswick in 2020 is suing the provincial government, the RCMP and Facebook's owner, Meta. By Kevin Bissett. Words: 642, Photos: 1
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N.L. schools to reopen Tuesday, officials say
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- Newfoundland and Labrador students in kindergarten to Grade 12 will be heading back to class Tuesday morning, though the province's teachers association says it opposes the decision. By Sarah Smellie. Words: 549
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N.S. police arrest third man connected to killing
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Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Police in Truro, N.S., have arrested a third man in connection with the killing last year of Prabhjot Singh Katri. Words: 219, Photos: 1
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N.S. reports three more COVID-19-related deaths
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Nova Scotia is reporting three more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus. Words: 117, Photos: 1
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ACOA announces funding for East Coast startups
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- The federal government has announced $2.27 million in funding for eight East Coast tech startups and a not-for-profit organization that supports entrepreneurs in the region. Words: 182
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N.B. reports three more COVID-19-related deaths
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- New Brunswick is reporting three more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus. Words: 110, Photos: 1
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COVID-19 recoveries outpacing new cases in P.E.I.
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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada -- Health officials in Prince Edward Island are reporting 249 new cases of COVID-19 today along with 292 more recoveries. Words: 143, Photos: 1
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St. John's airport running until at least Saturday
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- The fate of the St. John's International Airport is being decided in 24-hour increments as talks to settle a labour dispute between management and the facility's firefighters continue. Words: 160, Photos: 1
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