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Here & Now POV: We featured Kevin Carter a couple of months ago. He lost 175 pounds and wanted MCP to cover the cost for excess skin removal - a surgery his doctor says is medically necessary. But after our stories and the promised government review, Carter's request to have his surgery covered has been rejected by Health Minister Susan Sullivan. What are your thoughts on this story? hereandnow.nl@cbc.ca
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Mayor Al Hawkins is all fired up. "If it's not reversed, I would expect every one of you to call, write, make your voice heard.". #cbcnlby Carolyn Ray via twitter 1/16/2012 11:14:11 PM
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Manuel: Looking forward to Thursday, having our day in court. We have ideas about the Herder. (League to meet with HNL in Gander.). #cbcnlby Carolyn Ray via twitter 1/16/2012 11:03:27 PM
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Cats showing minutes of meetings with HNL last fall. Minutes show Herder venue discussed but not brought to a vote. #cbcnlby Carolyn Ray via twitter 1/16/2012 10:54:09 PM
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Barry Manuel of the Cats: this has been an HNL imposed decision from the start. #cbcnlby Carolyn Ray via twitter 1/16/2012 10:45:48 PM
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Cataracts say Herder issue was discussed at June meeting with HNL but decision was differed until Sept. #cbcnlby Carolyn Ray via twitter 1/16/2012 10:39:36 PM
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After St. John's Metro peaks at 8° tonight, our temp will continue to slowly drop through Sat & Sun, until we hit -10° on Mon morning! #nlwxby Ryan Snoddon via twitter 1/13/2012 10:28:30 PM
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RCMP says TCH east and west bound around the Witless Bay turnoff is extremely slippery. Slow down and drive with extreme caution.#nltrafficby Cecil Haire via twitter 1/13/2012 10:28:25 PM
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Showers & drizzle clear out of the Metro on Sat morning. Aft. Sunny Breaks, as temps fall from 6° in the AM to 1° in the evening. #nlwxby Ryan Snoddon via twitter 1/13/2012 10:12:54 PM
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Working on a debrief for Monday morning on City's direction for two of its recreation centres -- Mews and Wedgewood Park. #cbcnlby Adam Walsh via twitter 1/13/2012 9:56:26 PM
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Pickup truck (may be still) stalled on Freshwater, eastbound, in the middle of the Crosbie Rd intersection. Left lane blocked. #nltrafficby On The Go via twitter 1/13/2012 8:30:55 PM
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RCMP says accident on rte 210 just north of the Bay L'Argent turn off. Expect delays. Very slippery roads in the area. #nltraffic. #cbcnlby Cecil Haire via twitter 1/13/2012 8:24:11 PM
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Donny Dooley says a stalled car on Elizabeth Ave by Canadian Tire 4:27pm. It's got everything backed up big time. #nltrafficby On The Go via twitter 1/13/2012 8:08:11 PM
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Marystown RCMP reporting #nltraffic accident on Route 210, north of Bay L'Argent turnoff. Crews on scene. No word on injuries. Area slipperyby CBC Newfoundland and Labrador via twitter 1/13/2012 7:58:46 PM
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RT @rcbstormpost: No warnings (yet) for Central & East Nfld, but it will be a very breezy Saturday none-the-less w/ gusts to 90 km/h. #nlwxby Ryan Snoddon via twitter 1/13/2012 7:54:53 PM
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On The Go begins in 5 minutes with Ryan Snoddon and a look at your weekend weather @CBCNLby On The Go via twitter 1/13/2012 7:34:32 PM
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Current track is a miss to the SE, but I'll be watching this Sat night system closely over the next 24 hrs. #nlwx twitpic.com
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Accident 20 mins east of Goobies @ Little Harbour East turn-off. Emergency crews there. Can't see car, its possibly in the ditch #nltrafficby On The Go via twitter 1/13/2012 6:59:59 PM
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Judge said she will give an oral decision on OCI's injunction application on Monday at 2:30 p.m. #cbcnlby Mark Quinn via twitter edited by John Gushue 1/13/2012 4:35:07 PM
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OCI asking court to award company the solicitor/client costs of seeking injunction against former Marystown workers #cbcnlby Mark Quinn via twitter 1/13/2012 4:31:32 PM
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OCI lawyer "This is about the owners' access to property. It is private property. It is their right to do with it what they please." #cbcnlby Mark Quinn via twitter 1/13/2012 4:26:27 PM
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Former Marystown workers lawyer says OCI tried to enter plant in order to get grounds for an injunction #cbcnlby Mark Quinn via twitter 1/13/2012 4:15:13 PM
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Judge says "frozen-at-sea bags and vessel parts are dismantling the plant?". Lawyer says that's the thin edge of the wedge #cbcnlby Mark Quinn via twitter 1/13/2012 4:06:14 PM
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Worker fear they will never work at Marystown plant again if equipment is removed from it, says their lawyer #cbcnlby Mark Quinn via twitter 1/13/2012 4:03:28 PM
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Visitation restrictions have been put in place at the west wing of the Valley Vista seniors' complex in Springdale. No children under 14 are permitted, and visitors must be direct family.by CBC Newfoundland and Labrador via twitter edited by John Gushue 1/13/2012 4:01:46 PM
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"They are trying to ensure they know what is coming and going from that plant," says former Marystown workers' lawyer #cbcnlby Mark Quinn via twitter 1/13/2012 4:01:12 PM
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RCMP tell motorists on Salmonier Line to "exercise extreme caution." 2 collisions near Father Duffy's Well | #nltrafficby CBC Newfoundland and Labrador via twitter 1/13/2012 3:58:12 PM
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Accident in west-bound lane of Prince Phillip, near Wicklow. Traffic merging to one lane on left side. #nltrafficby Zach Goudie via twitter 1/13/2012 3:55:39 PM
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"Is (the former workers') position that the company has no right to remove its own property," asks judge at OCI injunction hearing #cbcnlby Mark Quinn via twitter 1/13/2012 3:54:05 PM
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What will happen in the future with this property is our concern says former Marystown workers' lawyer at injunction application #cbcnlby Mark Quinn via twitter 1/13/2012 3:49:38 PM
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RCMP on scene; injuries as yet unknown #nltraffic RT @bcbaydoll: another bad accident on the Salmonier Line at Father Duffy's Wellby CBC Newfoundland and Labrador via twitter 1/13/2012 3:48:58 PM
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Judge says court must deal with the issue of former workers possibly blocking owners access to OCI property #cbcnlby Mark Quinn via twitter 1/13/2012 3:47:23 PM
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Lawyer for workers say they have been outside OCI property since Dec. 22 #cbcnlby Mark Quinn via twitter 1/13/2012 3:45:34 PM
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CBC listener on TCH called to say there's light snow falling around Roaches. Not sticking to pavement. Just a bit wet. #nltraffic #cbcnlby Cecil Haire via twitter 1/13/2012 10:49:11 AM
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"@RCMPNLTraffic: Light snow in Whitbourne, still dark and still seeing speeds 130's and 140's. CstAustin" #nltraffic #cbcnlby Cecil Haire via twitter 1/13/2012 10:42:36 AM
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CBC listener called to say the Argentia access road has a light dusting of snow. Good driving. #nltraffic #cbcnlby Cecil Haire via twitter 1/13/2012 10:40:04 AM
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Still only three lanes open on Portugal Cove Road in area of water main break earlier this week. #nltraffic #cbcnlby Cecil Haire via twitter 1/13/2012 10:26:45 AM
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Torbay Road is damp. #nltrafficby Cecil Haire via twitter 1/13/2012 10:25:09 AM
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ORR is in great shape! No snow, no slush with damp and dry sections. #nltraffic #cbcnlby Cecil Haire via twitter 1/13/2012 10:16:02 AM