Good afternoon from The Canadian Press Atlantic bureau. Here are the stories we produced today. Questions can go to graeme.hamilton@thecanadianpress.com
Search continues off N.L. for missing Spanish crew
Fishing-Vessel-Search
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Search and rescue teams were expected to continue operating overnight Tuesday after seven members of a Spanish fishing boat died and 14 went missing in the icy waters of the North Atlantic, east of Newfoundland. By Keith Doucette. Words: 699
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N.S. mass shooting inquiry facing tough criticism
NS-Mass-Shooting-Inquiry
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Relatives of victims killed in a mass shooting in Nova Scotia say they are feeling "deep discouragement" with the public inquiry investigating the horrific 2020 crime that claimed 22 lives, their law firm says. By Michael MacDonald. Words: 958, Photos: 1
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Racist symbols at N.B. COVID-19 protest: official
NB-Protest-Racism
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- New Brunswick's commissioner on systemic racism is calling the so-called "Freedom Convoy" protest that began Friday in Fredericton a cover for a movement that is anti-government, anti-pluralist and right-wing. By Kevin Bissett. Words: 288, Photos: 1
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N.S. reports six new COVID-19-related deaths
COVID-NS
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Health officials in Nova Scotia are today reporting another six deaths related to COVID-19 in the province. Words: 152, Photos: 1
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One COVID-19 death, hospitalizations down in N.B.
COVID-NB
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- There are 101 people in New Brunswick's hospitals as a result of COVID-19 — a drop of 11 from Monday. Words: 111, Photos: 1
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N.S. indie pop, alt-rock acts lead ECMA nominees
ECMA-Award-Nominees
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Halifax-based Hillsburn has snagged five nominations, including for Album of the Year, Pop Recording of the Year and Song of the Year for "Get High." Words: 167, Photos: 1
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