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  2020-11-25

  Nova Scotian provincial government caps rent increases at 2% and bans 'renovictions' during pandemic

  This new article details how the provincial government of Nova Scotia humanely reacted to the pandemic.
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  2020-09-13

  QAnon Knows No Borders, even in Nova Scotia

  This article details a far-right political conspiracy and its existence in Nova Scotia.
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  2020-12-01

  Nova Scotia government has spent $580M so far responding to the pandemic

  This article details how much money the government of Nova Scotia allocated to different sectors of the Nova Scotian economy during the pandemic.
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  2020-10-29

  Government of Canada invests $945,000 to further protect Prince Edward Island (PEI) farm workers during COVID-19

  In this statement, the Canadian federal government pledges monetary relief to P.E.I.'s farmers amidst the pandemic.
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  2020-02-28

  COVID-19 and Discrimination in Nova Scotia

  A news release from the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission asking Nova Scotians to be vigilant against discrimination based on ethnic or national origin as global health concerns heighten.
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  2020-12-02

  Dr. Furey’s prescription: How Newfoundland and Labrador’s (N.L.) Premier pictures its postpandemic comeback

  Andrew Furey, the Premier of N.L., outlines how he pictures the province's post-pandemic comeback will look.
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  2020-10-19

  Newfoundland and Labrador's COVID-19 travel ban decision to be appealed, Canadian Civil Liberties Association

  This article shows how hotly debated travel bans were in Canada. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association doesn't agree with a ruling that provinces or territories have a right to exclude Canadians from traveling.
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  2020-09-17

  Newfoundland and Labrador (N.L.) travel ban upheld in provincial Supreme Court ruling

  This news article outlines the discussions around travel bans and their legality within N.L.'s legislature.
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  2020-06-28

  Prince Edward Island sees rise in anti-outsider sentiment as COVID-19 travel restrictions ease

  This new article speaks to the anti-outsider sentiment in Prince Edward Island, which even manifested itself in their provincial legislature, according to this piece.
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  2020

  The Atlantic Provinces Defend the Bubble Against Quebec

  In this meme, the Atlantic provinces prepare to defend themselves against visitors from Quebec.
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  2020

  The Dissolution of the Atlantic Bubble

  This meme makes fun of the dissolution of the Atlantic Bubble.
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  2020

  Conspiracies in New Brunswick

  This meme makes fun of conspiracy theories, especially regarding the pandemic, in New Brunswick.
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  2020

  Was it necessary to call a provincial election in New Brunswick amidst a pandemic?

  This meme makes fun of New Brunswick's provincial leadership for calling an election during the pandemic, which is not necessarily the wisest choice.
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  2020

  Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador are scared of New Brunswick

  This meme shows that people from Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador were scared of the Atlantic Bubble, and potentially letting New Brunswickers into their provinces, because of the rising COVID cases in New Brunswick.
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  2020-11-30

  Nova Scotia Premier, Stephen McNeil, calls Atlantic bubble a success, despite withdrawal of other provinces

  A statement from Nova Scotia premier Stephen McNeil outlining his thoughts on the Atlantic Bubble.
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  2020-12-07

  Newfoundland and Labrador out of Atlantic bubble until at least January, according to Premier Furey

  Newfoundland and Labrador premier Andrew Furey states why the province pulled out of the Atlantic Bubble.
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  2020-11-26

  New Brunswick (N.B.) pulls out of Atlantic bubble; Fredericton region moving to orange phase

  This new article includes statements from N.B. premier Blaine Higgs and why it was necessary for New Brunswick to pull out of the Atlantic Bubble.
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  2020-11-24

  Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island premiers say Atlantic bubble was a beacon of hope, but preventative measures had to be taken

  In this news article, the premiers of Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island express how the Atlantic Bubble provided 'hope and then some normalcy,' but that preventative measures needed to be taken to prevent the spread of the virus.
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  2020-07-03

  Traffic heavy as Atlantic Canadian provinces lift travel restrictions within region

  This new article details how the formation of the Atlantic bubble by the Council of Atlantic Premiers led to increased travel within the Atlantic provinces during the pandemic.
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  2020-06-24

  Atlantic Canadian Provinces Form Travel Bubble

  This document is a statement from the Council of Atlantic Premiers detailing the formation of the Atlantic bubble, which permitted travel between the different Canadian Atlantic provinces.
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  2020-10-27

  Mandatory masks in compliance with Human Rights Act, according to New Brunswick Human Rights Commission

  In this document, the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission ruled that those unable to wear a mask due to age, mental disability, or physical disability were exempt.
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  2020-09-14

  How are the mechanics of the first COVID-19-era election, taking place in New Brunswick, working?

  This brief interview with CTV journalist Laura Brown highlights how New Brunswick political figures navigated campaigning during the pandemic.
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  2020-09-09

  New Brunswick election officials report heavy advance voting

  This news article highlights how COVID-19 impacted voting during New Brunswick's provincial election.
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  2020-09-13

  An election without rallies or baby-kissing: New Brunswick vote a pandemic first

  This news article describes the impact of COVID-19 on the New Brunswick provincial election.
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  2020-09-10

  New Brunswick leaders spar over language, pandemic politics during CTV News roundtable

  New Brunswick politicians debate COVID-related issues during their provincial election.
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  2020-12-03

  Worsening Mental Health in NB as Pandemic Causes Stress

  A statement from the Canadian Mental Health Association concerning the negative impacts the pandemic is having on mental health in Canada
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  2020-12-08

  Drive-Thru Testing in P.E.I.

  Despite showing symptoms or not, residents between the ages of 20 to 29 were asked to get tested in Charlottetown, P.E.I.. Responding to the provinces demands many showed up to drive-thru testing clinics causing long lines and wait times. During this time, P.E.I tested 2,000 people. All results were negative.
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  2020-09-15

  "Protest over Indigenous lobster fishery turns confrontational at N.S. wharf"

  A large crowd of people gather together with beside the water and are not socially distanced.