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Top news stories from The Canadian Press Atlantic bureau for Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022

Good afternoon from The Canadian Press Atlantic bureau. Here are the stories we produced today. Questions can go to graeme.hamilton@thecanadianpress.com


N.B. judge rejects public servants' anti-vax case

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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- A New Brunswick judge has rejected a bid by four public servants to overturn the province's recent decision to place them on unpaid leave for failing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Words: 255, Photos: 1

N.S. long-term care homes to get staffing help

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- The federal government has approved a request to help Nova Scotia long-term care homes that have been hit hard by support staff shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Keith Doucette. Words: 493, Photos: 1

Fredericton police brace for COVID protest convoy

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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- Fredericton's police chief says he's bringing in extra resources ahead of a so-called freedom convoy planned for this weekend that promises to gridlock the city in support of the trucker protests in Ottawa. By Kevin Bissett. Words: 670, Photos: 1

Three more deaths from COVID-19 in New Brunswick

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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting another three deaths from COVID-19 in the province today, increasing the toll to 278 since the start of the pandemic. Words: 135, Photos: 1

N.L. COVID-19 hospitalizations hit high of 25

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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- Health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador say there are now 25 people in hospital due to COVID-19, matching the previous high in the province. Words: 165, Photos: 1

P.E.I. reports COVID-19 hospitalizations stable

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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada -- Health officials in Prince Edward Island are reporting seven people in hospital due to COVID-19 — unchanged from Wednesday. Words: 108

N.S. commits to $15 minimum wage in two years

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Nova Scotia's labour minister says the province's minimum wage will rise to $15 an hour on April 1, 2024. Words: 150, Photos: 1



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