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Storm-battered Maritimes start the big cleanup
CBC News
Posted: Feb 10, 2013 11:30 AM AT
Last Updated: Feb 10, 2013 11:27 AM AT
For some people in the Maritmes the worst of the storm is over. Now begins the shovelling.
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