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Top news stories from The Canadian Press Atlantic bureau for Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

$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

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

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

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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