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Top news stories from The Canadian Press Atlantic bureau for Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022

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


Black history input now key part of N.S. sentences

Black-History-Courts

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Jason Middleton says the inclusion of Black history in his sentencing — both personal tragedy and communal struggle — set a new path for his troubled life. By Michael Tutton. Words: 956, Photos: 1

N.L. to lower pandemic alert level as of Monday

COVID-NL

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- Bars will reopen on Monday in Newfoundland and Labrador for the first time since the government tightened pandemic restrictions in December amid soaring COVID-19 cases. By Sarah Smellie. Words: 573, Photos: 1

N.S. man faces weapons charges after search

NS-Weapons-Charges

Whycocomagh, Nova Scotia, Canada -- RCMP say a 35-year-old Nova Scotia man is to appear in court in May after a search last week turned up five restricted firearms, prohibited magazines, body armour and ammunition. Words: 408, Photos: 1

Four more deaths from COVID-19 in Nova Scotia

COVID-NS

Halifax, , -- Nova Scotia is reporting four more deaths due to COVID-19, for a total of 157 since the start of the pandemic. Words: 125, Photos: 1

Four COVID-19-realted deaths reported in N.B.

COVID-NB

Fredericton, , -- Another four people have died in New Brunswick as a result of COVID-19, bring the total number of deaths in the province to 251. Words: 105, Photos: 1

Slight drop in P.E.I. COVID-19 hospitalizations

COVID-PEI

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada -- Prince Edward Island health officials are reporting a drop of three COVID-19 patients. Words: 128, Photos: 1

Missing woman: N.B. police suspect foul play

NB-Missing-Woman

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- Police in Fredericton say they believe an Indigenous woman reported missing in December was likely the victim of foul play. Words: 145, Photos: 1



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