Good afternoon from The Canadian Press Atlantic bureau. Here are the stories we produced today. Writethrus of COVID-NS and COVID-PEI will move shortly. Questions can go to graeme.hamilton@thecanadianpress.com
N.S. extends COVID-19 restrictions to mid-February
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Current restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 will remain in place in Nova Scotia until at least the middle of next month, despite signs the current virus outbreak has passed its peak say officials. By Keith Doucette. Words: 565
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P.E.I. students to go back to class next week
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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada -- Residents of Prince Edward Island will soon see public health measures begin to ease starting next week, including the restart of in-class learning, according to provincial officials. Words: 419
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New Brunswick reports six more COVID-19 deaths
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- New Brunswick health officials are reporting six more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus today. Words: 101, Photos: 1
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Former N.S. fugitive granted day parole
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- A man who was a fugitive in Latin America for five years after fatally shooting another man in Nova Scotia is out of prison on day parole. Words: 332, Photos: 1
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N.B. seeks to divert patients from emergency rooms
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada -- Noting that 60 per cent of typical New Brunswick emergency room patients could be treated elsewhere, Health Minister Dorothy Shephard urged people on Wednesday to consider other options for medical care. By Kevin Bissett. Words: 310, Photos: 1
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N.L. reports three more deaths from COVID-19
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- Three more people in Newfoundland and Labrador have died from COVID-19, bringing the total number of fatalities from the disease in the province to 34. Words: 197, Photos: 1
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N.L.'s Muskrat Falls delayed — again — until May
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -- Final commissioning for the beleaguered Muskrat Falls hydroelectricity project in Newfoundland and Labrador has been delayed once again. Words: 191, Photos: 1
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New Brunswick woman charged following Amber Alert
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Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada -- A 33-year-old woman is being charged with abduction following an Amber Alert in New Brunswick on Tuesday in connection with a missing six-year-old boy. Words: 118, Photos: 1
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