Good evening from The Canadian Press Atlantic bureau. Here are the stories we produced today. Questions can go to graeme.hamilton@thecanadianpress.com
Search ends for 12 crew from Spanish boat off N.L.
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- The search for 12 crew members lost after a Spanish fishing boat sank off the coast of Newfoundland Tuesday has been called off as hopes of finding any more survivors dwindle. Words: 451, Photos: 1
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N.S. police arrest dentist over patient assaults
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Halifax police have arrested a 78-year-old dentist for allegedly assaulting eight patients. Words: 216, Photos: 1
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N.L. to drop COVID-19 measures as of March 14
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- Newfoundland and Labrador will end its COVID-19 restrictions, including mask and vaccination requirements and gathering limits, as of March 14. Words: 320, Photos: 1
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Mayor denounces racist symbols in N.B. protest
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- Fredericton's mayor has apologized for comments that she says minimized the harm caused by a weekend protest against vaccine mandates that included antisemitic and white supremacist symbols. Words: 149, Photos: 1
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N.S. paramedics union says higher pay needed
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Nova Scotia paramedics say it's not just long-term care workers who need pay hikes if the province wants to shore up its health network. By Keith Doucette. Words: 536, Photos: 1
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$875 for N.S. students to pay bills during COVID
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Nova Scotia's government on Wednesday said it would offer one-time grants of $875 to thousands of post-secondary students to help them pay their bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. Words: 244, Photos: 1
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New Brunswick reports three more COVID-19 deaths
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- New Brunswick health officials are reporting three more COVID-19 deaths today and a drop in hospitalizations. Words: 125, Photos: 1
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King isolating after child positive for COVID-19
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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada -- The premier of Prince Edward Island is isolating after a member of his family tested positive for COVID-19. Words: 145, Photos: 1
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N.B. nurses call for better working conditions
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- The New Brunswick government's lack of effort to recruit and retain nurses has resulted in a labour and health-care crisis, the province's nurses union said Wednesday after releasing the results of a survey of its members. By Kevin Bissett. Words: 465, Photos: 1
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