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Dunderdale just said budget would come "later this month." So likely before federal budget on 29th #cbcnl

by David Cochrane via twitter 3/5/2012 7:58:26 PM
Something I haven't seen in HofA in a long time - desk thumping from an NDP caucus. Lorraine Michael looks far less lonely #cbcnl

by David Cochrane via twitter 3/5/2012 7:47:51 PM
RT @rcbstormpost: Blizzard Warning: Avalon & Burin Pen's Tues night. Winter Storm Watch: Clarenville-Bonavista: bit.ly #nlwx

by Ryan Snoddon via twitter 3/5/2012 7:27:05 PM
I have details about what a man barricaded inside his house on the weekend was up to on his computer, tonight on Here and Now #cbcnl

by Peter Cowan via twitter 3/5/2012 7:25:27 PM
Tuesday night Storm from latest GEM model. It's projecting 20-30 cm of Snow & Winds 70-110 km/h for the Avalon: twitpic.com

by Ryan Snoddon via Twitpic 3/5/2012 7:24:46 PM
Strong Westerly Winds (50-60) have pumped back in the colder temps & changed us back to Snow in Metro. Radar: ow.ly #nlwx

by Ryan Snoddon via twitter 3/5/2012 7:05:18 PM
Blustery! RT @fogoartscorp: A little stormy here on Fogo Island. But nothing we can't handle! Here's a snippet yfrog.us #nlwx

by CBC Newfoundland and Labrador via twitter 3/5/2012 7:05:11 PM
Read the full text of the throne speech here: ow.ly | #cbcnl

by CBC Newfoundland and Labrador via twitter 3/5/2012 7:00:33 PM
As of now, all 3 models (Euro, GFS & GEM) track the Tues night/Wed Storm, close enough to drop 15+ cm over the Avalon. #staytuned #nlwx

by Ryan Snoddon via twitter 3/5/2012 3:43:40 PM
Speech from Throne at 2. Restraint being foreshadowed by premier at Board of Trade in Jan. I'll have reaction from labour.6pm #cbcnl #nlpoli

by ℭ𝔥𝔯𝔦𝔰... via twitter 3/5/2012 3:42:14 PM
People lined up for Herder tickets. Fans tell me the lineup has been longer in years past. #cbcnl yfrog.com

by Nadia Stewart via twitter 3/5/2012 3:33:23 PM
Lots of Snow for Central & West today. Looks like it will be East Nfld's turn Tues Night. Special Wx Statement: ow.ly #nlwx

by Ryan Snoddon via twitter 3/5/2012 3:31:45 PM
Snow & Blowing Snow continues for Central & Western Nfld. Visibility down to 1 km or less for Badger, Deer Lake, Gander & St. Anthony. #nlwx

by Ryan Snoddon via twitter 3/5/2012 3:25:35 PM
Freezing Rain continues for parts of Metro. Temps: Long Pond CBS at +2.4°, MUN: +0.2°, St. John's West: -0.1°, St. John's YYT: -0.7° #nlwx

by Ryan Snoddon via twitter 3/5/2012 3:21:24 PM
Check out these scenes from the Canspell spelling bee this weekend - ow.ly | #cbcnl

by CBC Newfoundland and Labrador via twitter 3/5/2012 2:19:08 PM
A bit wet, and then some, in St. John's today. The webcam view from @theRooms_NL - ow.ly #nlwx

by CBC Newfoundland and Labrador via twitter 3/5/2012 2:02:54 PM
A funeral will be held Wednesday for Joe Antle, a well-known St. John's businessman and softball hall-of-famer. Antle, 74, died Friday. He ran the Antle's Irving gas station on Torbay Road for 23 years.

by John Gushue 3/5/2012 1:58:11 PM
Defense lawyer wants to re-open the Carlene Lovell cat cruelty case. Says there's new evidence. Lovell was to be sentenced today. #cbcnl

by Glenn Payette via twitter 3/5/2012 1:55:16 PM
Carlene Lovell cat cruelty case has 9 lives. Defense has asked that sentencing be postponed so that the court can hear new evidence. #cbcnl

by Glenn Payette via twitter 3/5/2012 1:36:20 PM
"@rodwinery: Roads in the Whitbourne area are slushy, lots of water, poor driving conditions, stay safe people!"#nltraffic

by Cecil Haire via twitter 3/5/2012 12:42:08 PM
"@pathigginsc21: Very poor visibility from blowing snow, snow covered roads, between #CornerBrook And #pasadena." #nltraffic

by Cecil Haire via twitter 3/5/2012 12:41:08 PM
Kiwanis events in Gander cancelled this morning because of the weather. Update at 11. #cbcnl

by David Zelcer via twitter 3/5/2012 12:38:54 PM
RNC closes ORR ramp at Torbay Rd. Ramp to Torbay Rd south. Pick up on its roof in ditch. #nltraffic yfrog.com

by Cecil Haire via twitter 3/5/2012 12:38:19 PM
RNC has closed an ORR ,east bound, ramp at Torbay Rd. That's the ramp to Torbay Rd, south bound. Pick up on its roof in ditch. #nltraffic

by Cecil Haire via twitter 3/5/2012 12:34:45 PM
Slow going in the morning traffic. Greasy driving out there. #nltraffic yfrog.com

by Adam Walsh via twitter 3/5/2012 12:25:09 PM
ORR ramp EB going on to Torbay Rd south: there's a vehicle in the ditch on its roof. #nltraffic

by Cecil Haire via twitter 3/5/2012 12:20:43 PM
"@ChantelleC90: traffic lights also out at Canada and Hamlyn intersection" #nltraffic

by Cecil Haire via twitter 3/5/2012 12:09:35 PM
Accident on west ramp to Torbay Rd. Vehicle over turned by Majors Path. #nltraffic

by Cecil Haire via twitter 3/5/2012 12:09:05 PM
Snow & Blowing Snow in Central & West Nfld today with 10-20 cm for many. Find your forecast: www.cbc.ca #nlwx

by Ryan Snoddon via twitter 3/5/2012 12:08:22 PM
Traffic snarl: West bound MacDonald Drive at Ennis Ave intersection. Work crew. WB traffic down to one lane.A merging nightmare #nltraffic

by Cecil Haire via twitter 3/5/2012 12:00:59 PM
This pic from @cecilhaire shows the Outer Ring is pretty wet and icy this morning. #nlwx #nltraffic p.twimg.com

by John Gushue via twitter 3/5/2012 11:58:41 AM
RT @sullivansarahj: Lights down at Cowan Ave and Canada Dr in St. John's #nltraffic

by Cecil Haire via twitter 3/5/2012 11:58:16 AM
"@Kimburly22: Traffic lights out on Topsail rd next to Burger King #cbcnl "

by Cecil Haire via twitter 3/5/2012 11:57:53 AM
Not much Snow in Metro overnight, but Freezing Rain remains the main concern. Temps are not expected to rise until late morning. #nlwx

by Ryan Snoddon via twitter 3/5/2012 11:56:52 AM
RT @miscms: @AnthonyGermain re: Spring temperatures - Never remove your snow tires before the May 24th long weekend! #nlwx

by Anthony Germain via twitter 3/5/2012 11:50:59 AM
Webcams on @rcbstormpost's www.stormpost.com show a messy morning across Nfld. Sunny & Cold in most of Labrador. #nlwx

by Ryan Snoddon via twitter 3/5/2012 11:49:55 AM
"@CBCCrosstalk: @cecilhaire It's a real Monday for pedestrians-icy, slushy sidewalks, heavy rain and cars kicking up big splashes. #cbcnl "

by Cecil Haire via twitter 3/5/2012 11:49:33 AM
"@tobiasromaniuk: Car in ditch on Holyrood access road. Icy, sketchy driving. #cbcnl l"

by Cecil Haire via twitter 3/5/2012 11:48:03 AM
"@spacegras: #cbcnl clear the snow from the roofs of your cars when you clear your windshield."

by Cecil Haire via twitter 3/5/2012 11:46:52 AM
"@BarryWheeler: Accident by dominion in corner brook. #cbcnl "

by Cecil Haire via twitter 3/5/2012 11:46:20 AM
Rookie MHA's Glenn Littlejohn, Chris Mitchelmore and Randy Edmunds joining me live. #cbcnl yfrog.com

by Adam Walsh via twitter 3/5/2012 11:41:32 AM
RT @JohnGushue: From Corner Brook: RT @Rob_PepsiCentre: Tractor Trailer stuck on University Drive. RNC on scene. #nltraffic

by Cecil Haire via twitter 3/5/2012 11:39:40 AM
From Corner Brook: RT @Rob_PepsiCentre: Tractor Trailer stuck on University Drive. RNC on scene. #nltraffic

by John Gushue via twitter 3/5/2012 11:37:57 AM
RT @babygeartoshare: Lots of slush and water on ORR! Go slow people! #nltraffic

by John Gushue via twitter 3/5/2012 11:36:39 AM
Prince Philip Parkway is wet, icy and altogether unpleasant #nltraffic

by John Gushue via twitter 3/5/2012 11:36:06 AM