Good evening from The Canadian Press Atlantic bureau. Here are the stories we produced today. Questions can go to graeme.hamilton@thecanadianpress.com
Report on defunding Halifax police offers no cuts
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- A committee tasked with defining how to defund Halifax-area police has instead produced a wide-ranging report recommending a shift away from a "reactive" enforcement-based policing model — but it includes no specific budget cuts. By Keith Doucette. Words: 732, Photos: 1
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N.S. schools reopen today amid COVID-19 concerns
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Parents are split on safety concerns as Nova Scotia became the first province in Atlantic Canada to reopen its schools to in-person learning Monday. Words: 596
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P.E.I. reports 231 new COVID-19 cases
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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada -- Health officials in Prince Edward Island are reporting 231 new cases of COVID-19 today, including new infections at two long-term care facilities. Words: 141
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N.S. seeks delay in disability housing rights case
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Nova Scotia's government is asking to delay a human rights case involving access to housing for people with disabilities until the country's top court rules on the matter. Words: 274, Photos: 1
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New Brunswick reports two more COVID-19 deaths
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- New Brunswick health officials say two more people have died from COVID-19. Words: 121, Photos: 1
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N.L. officials maintain COVID-19 health orders
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- Newfoundland and Labrador officials are waiting at least another week to relax public health restrictions following a surge in COVID-19 cases that began in late December. Words: 179, Photos: 1
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Some New Brunswick workers getting $3 wage top-up
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- The New Brunswick government is offering a $3 per hour wage top-up for some workers who provide services to vulnerable residents. Words: 144, Photos: 1
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