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Top news stories from The Canadian Press Atlantic bureau for Monday, Jan. 17, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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