Good evening from The Canadian Press Atlantic bureau. Here are the stories we produced today. Questions can go to graeme.hamilton@thecanadianpress.com
N.L.'s Memorial University apologizes for racism
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- Delores Mullings says she was not surprised by a video posted to social media this week that appears to show an instructor at Memorial University using the N-word as part of an online lecture. By Sarah Smellie. Words: 567, Photos: 1
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N.S. utility criticized for proposed fee for solar
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- A Nova Scotia Power proposal to charge fees for customers who sell power back to the grid has drawn heated criticism from solar installers who say it will damage the emerging industry. By Michael Tutton. Words: 677, Photos: 1
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N.S. directive bans COVID-19 highway protests
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Nova Scotia issued a directive Friday aimed at prohibiting those protesting against COVID-19 measures from blocking the Trans-Canada Highway near the New Brunswick boundary. Words: 394, Photos: 1
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P.E.I. potato exports to Puerto Rico could resume
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- The federal agriculture minister is optimistic the United States could approve the resumption of shipments of Prince Edward Island potatoes to the key market of Puerto Rico within weeks. By Kevin Bissett and Danielle Edwards. Words: 865, Photos: 1
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Maritimers bracing for another major winter storm
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Environment Canada is warning residents of the Maritimes to prepare for power outages as a major winter storm — the fourth this month — is expected to lash the region Saturday with blowing snow, freezing rain and howling winds. Words: 399, Photos: 1
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Halifax airport lost about $40 million last year
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- For the second year in a row, passenger traffic at Halifax Stanfield International Airport in 2021 was down 75 per cent from pre-pandemic levels. Words: 271, Photos: 1
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Four more deaths from COVID-19 in New Brunswick
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- Four more people have died as a result of COVID-19 in New Brunswick, increasing the toll to 228 since the start of the pandemic. Words: 127, Photos: 1
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N.S. extends pandemic ban on 'renovictions'
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- A ban on landlords ending apartment leases for the purpose of renovations has been extended by the Nova Scotia government. Words: 214, Photos: 1
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20 people hospitalized in N.L. due to COVID-19
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- The number of Newfoundland and Labrador patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 has held steady at 20 since Tuesday, but ICU admissions have increased. Words: 171, Photos: 1
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20 affordable housing units announced for Halifax
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- More than $6 million in federal and provincial funding is going toward two affordable housing projects in the greater Halifax area to be built within a year. Words: 354, Photos: 1
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