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Nine days after Fiona, P.E.I. residents without power alarmed at pace of response

Nine days after Fiona, P.E.I. residents without power alarmed at pace of response

CHARLOTTETOWN — Residents of Prince Edward Island said Monday they're growing exhausted, anxious and cold as thousands remained without power nine days after post-tropical storm Fiona swept through the region.
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Halifax region records increase in number of people diagnosed with HIV: Public Health

Halifax region records increase in number of people diagnosed with HIV: Public Health

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is reporting a recent increase in the number of people diagnosed with HIV. The Public Health Department says it typically expects to record about 15 to 20 new cases of HIV every year.
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Halifax police deal with rowdy street gathering near Dalhousie University

Halifax police deal with rowdy street gathering near Dalhousie University

HALIFAX — A massive weekend street party involving thousands of people near Dalhousie University saw Halifax police make several arrests as they attempted crowd control.
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Most P.E.I. schools to reopen after week-long closure following Fiona

Most P.E.I. schools to reopen after week-long closure following Fiona

HALIFAX — Most public schools in Prince Edward Island are ready to open Monday after being closed for all of last week following post-tropical storm Fiona.
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Minimum wage increases in three of four Atlantic provinces

Minimum wage increases in three of four Atlantic provinces

HALIFAX — The minimum wage has gone up today in three of the four Atlantic provinces. New Brunswick has instituted a one-dollar increase, bringing its rate to the highest in the region at $13.75 per hour.
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Thousands without power in Atlantic Canada one week after Fiona blew across region

Thousands without power in Atlantic Canada one week after Fiona blew across region

HALIFAX — Tens of thousands of homes and businesses are still without power one week after post-tropical storm Fiona blasted through Atlantic Canada and eastern Quebec.
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