Good evening from The Canadian Press Atlantic bureau. Here are the stories we produced today. Questions can go to graeme.hamilton@thecanadianpress.com
Deadly assault in N.B. nursing home investigated
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- An investigation into the death of a 91-year-old man who was twice assaulted at a New Brunswick nursing home has uncovered a wide array of failures, including the home’s inability to protect residents from harm. Words: 764, Photos: 1
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N.S. utility seeks 10 per cent hike over 3 years
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Nova Scotia's power utility is asking for an average general rate increase for residential customers of 9.9 per cent over three years, with possible additional costs due to severe weather and energy efficiency costs. By Michael Tutton. Words: 565, Photos: 1
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Crowds gather to cheer on trucker convoy
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Crowds cheered, waved flags and hoisted signs in Ontario and New Brunswick on Thursday as parts of a large national convoy of truckers headed for Ottawa to protest the federal government's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for cross-border drivers. By Maan Alhmidi and Kevin Bissett. Words: 870, Photos: 1. Moves National
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Halifax hotel being converted to serve homeless
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- A hotel in Halifax is being converted into a housing project for homeless adults, including those who struggle with addictions and people just released from hospital. By Michael Tutton. Words: 408, Photos: 1
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N.S. man trying to sue accusers in abuse case
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- A Nova Scotia man whose convictions for sexually abusing boys in the 1970s were quashed on appeal is now trying to sue his accusers. Words: 415, Photos: 1
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N.B. to loosen some public health restrictions
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- The New Brunswick government announced today it is ready to lift some COVID-19 restrictions as of Saturday and have students return to class next week. Words: 210, Photos: 1
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N.S. teachers feeling staff-shortage strain: union
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Nearly two weeks after in-person learning resumed in Nova Scotia schools, teachers are feeling the strain of staff shortages, says the head of their union. By Keith Doucette. Words: 492, Photos: 1
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P.E.I. to track COVID-19 cases when schools open
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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada -- Prince Edward Island's chief medical officer says COVID-19 case and contact management will be conducted once public school students return to in-person learning on Monday. Words: 350, Photos: 1
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Total N.L. COVID-19 deaths double in under a month
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- Health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador are today reporting four new deaths from COVID-19, bringing the province's total number of fatalities since the pandemic first began to 38. Words: 159, Photos: 1
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Crown drops case against N.L. corrections officers
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- Newfoundland and Labrador Crown prosecutors are dropping their case against nine correctional officers formerly charged in the 2019 death of an inmate in a provincial jail in St. John's. Words: 174, Photos: 1
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