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Top news stories from The Canadian Press Atlantic bureau for Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022

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


P.E.I. potato shipments to Puerto Rico can resume

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Washington, Washington, D.C., United States -- The United States Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday it will allow the resumption of shipments of Prince Edward Island potatoes to Puerto Rico. Words: 640, Photos: 1

Chemical irritant in suspicious envelopes to MPs

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Suspicious envelopes sent Monday to three federal Conservative constituency offices in Nova Scotia contained a chemical irritant, but it remains unclear what the substance was, the RCMP said Tuesday. Words: 419, Photos: 1

P.E.I. to begin reducing COVID-19 restrictions

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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada -- Prince Edward Island will start easing COVID-19 restrictions on Feb. 17, with the hope of ending gathering limits and mandatory masking requirements by early April, Premier Dennis King said Tuesday. Words: 509, Photos: 1

N.L. officials to ease pandemic restrictions again

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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- Newfoundland and Labrador health officials are once again easing public health restrictions, beginning this weekend. Words: 187, Photos: 1

Six more COVID-19 deaths in New Brunswick

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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- Six more people have died as a result of COVID-19 in New Brunswick, increasing the toll to 269 since the start of the pandemic. Words: 109, Photos: 1

Twelve more admitted to hospital for COVID in N.S.

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Nova Scotia is reporting 12 new hospital admissions due to COVID-19. Words: 117, Photos: 1

Thousands still without power in Nova Scotia

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Thousands of residents in Nova Scotia are still without power after a winter storm hit the province over the weekend, bringing with it freezing rain that knocked down trees and power lines. Words: 163, Photos: 1



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