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- Hfx filmmaker Thom Fitzgerald is being featured at a film fest in Greece. We'll reach him in Athens at 814 #cbcnsby infomorning via twitter 5/16/2012 11:02:13 AM
- PHOTO: Student Stephanie Naerebout campaigns for a better crosswalk in front of Shatford school in Hubbards. ow.ly #cbcnsby CBCNS via twitter 5/16/2012 10:53:28 AM
- Re-Max says 66 homes worth $500-k plus sold in #HRM, Jan-Mar. Up from 52 last yr, 39 in '10 and 24 in '09. #cbcns #Halifax#highendstartshereby SandySmithCBC via twitter 5/16/2012 10:45:59 AM
- Traffic lights at Robie and South Streets are flashing red in all directions. Remember to treat that intersection as a 4-way stop! #cbcnsby infomorning via twitter 5/16/2012 10:40:32 AM
- Accepting submissions to Sharing the View 2013until June 1. Theme for next years calendar is WATER. ow.ly #cbcnsby infomorning via twitter 5/16/2012 10:29:20 AM
- HRM council is debating how best to pay for the L.E.D street lights the province says we have to have. Hear more at 725 #cbcnsby infomorning via twitter 5/16/2012 10:21:40 AM
- Darrell Dexter warns Harper to be careful of the poltical price to be paid for E-I changes. Jean Laroche will report @ 7:30. #cbcns #nspoliby SandySmithCBC via twitter 5/16/2012 10:07:28 AM
- Today's your last chance to get in your tales of kitchen disaster for tickets to Savour Food & Wine! Email: www.cbc.ca #cbcnsby infomorningcb via twitter 5/16/2012 10:03:08 AM
- What can Northern Ireland learn from CB when it comes to promoting tourism? The head of tourism in NI drops by @ 7:40. #cbcnsby infomorningcb via twitter 5/16/2012 10:01:51 AM
- Are the hopes for a container terminal in Sydney dead? Listen in on the ruckus over an impending Laurentian land sale @ 7:14. #cbcns #cbpoliby infomorningcb via twitter 5/16/2012 10:00:41 AM
- A US expert on gang violence is in Hfx to offer some advice. Heare more at 645 #cbcnsby infomorning via twitter 5/16/2012 9:43:30 AM
- Just got a report of June bugs out at Blackett's Lake last night... #cbcnsby infomorningcb via twitter 5/16/2012 9:28:31 AM
- Slight chance of a few isolated thundershowers in the Maritimes tonight. Best chance looks to be western NB along the border with ME.#cbcmarby kalinCBC via twitter 5/16/2012 9:28:21 AM
- After Starbucks was found using dye from insects in frappacinos, we ask what other products might 'bug' you, next #cbcnsby infomorning via twitter 5/16/2012 9:22:58 AM
- Some businesses in #Novascotia may not like new legislation proposed in #NB to favour locals. ow.ly #nspoli #cbcnsby SandySmithCBC via twitter 5/16/2012 9:17:31 AM
- Batter up! Today on Community Contact, Patrick Hirtle tells us about a new women's softball league. tune in at 614 #cbcnsby infomorning via twitter 5/16/2012 9:08:23 AM
- For the Annapolis Valley today: Cloudy with a chance of showers this AM then periods of rain beginning near noon. High 19. #cbcnsby kalinCBC via twitter 5/16/2012 9:04:49 AM
- A mother in Cape Breton is upset by bullying of her seven year-old. ow.ly #cbcns #nspoliby SandySmithCBC via twitter 5/16/2012 9:04:14 AM
- Forecast for southwestern NS today: Cloudy with rain beginning later this AM. Rain ends this eve. then a chance of showers. High 14. #cbcnsby kalinCBC via twitter 5/16/2012 9:02:53 AM
- No rain reported by @oldseadog46 on Cape Sable Island yet, but it should move into the west/southwest later this AM. #cbcnsby kalinCBC via twitter 5/16/2012 8:58:47 AM
- Wed May 16: today, gun violence, a bullied child, and a personal story about education cuts. Plus, sparks are flying over NSP! #cbcnsby infomorning via twitter 5/16/2012 8:57:58 AM
- #Sydney and #CapeBreton: Cloudy with a chance of showers this AM then showers developing in the afternoon. High 16. Rain this evening.#cbcnsby kalinCBC via twitter 5/16/2012 8:52:20 AM
- Good morning #Halifax: Cloudy to start with rain moving in this afternoon. High 14. Rain ends near midnight then a chance of showers. #cbcnsby kalinCBC via twitter 5/16/2012 8:49:23 AM
- In hr 1 today: Marble Mountain on the Partyline; hunting for wild herbs in Sydney; new construction in Membertou. #cbcnsby infomorningcb via twitter 5/16/2012 8:06:57 AM
- Good morning CB! What a beautiful morning - skies lightening @ 0420, peepers peeping. Slender moon. 10 in Sydney, 17 in C'camp. #cbcnsby infomorningcb via twitter 5/16/2012 8:05:52 AM
Practice makes perfect. Halifax fire polish skills at abandoned swimming pool. #cbcns yfrog.com
by CBCBlairRhodes via twitter 5/15/2012 10:43:48 PM- Police and community leaders tackle gun violence in Halifax. #cbcnsby CBCBlairRhodes via twitter 5/15/2012 8:59:38 PM
- Halifax Airport warns travellers will pay higher ticket prices if "dramatic" water rate increases are approved by regulators. #cbcnsby Witherscbc via twitter 5/15/2012 8:39:31 PM
- WED: Is it time for a joint replacement? Ask orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Dunbar @capital_health @DalMedSchool #cbcmarby CBCMaritimeNoon via twitter 5/15/2012 7:55:41 PM
- Premier Dexter says Emera's private bash the day after applying for rate hikes showed a "lack of sensitivity and very poor judgement" #cbcnsby Briancbc via twitter 5/15/2012 7:02:57 PM
- Some great suggestions for songs by Atlantic Canadian artists to run @BNMarathon by! Keep them coming! #cbcnsby cbcmainstreet via twitter 5/15/2012 6:47:09 PM
- We're assembling a playlist for @BNMarathon. What are your suggestions for great songs to run to, by local artists? #cbcnsby cbcmainstreet via twitter 5/15/2012 6:25:58 PM
- To start: @charlenegagnon on the new branding of @DT_Dartmouth and whether it offers a home for all kinds of businesses. #cbcnsby cbcmainstreet via twitter 5/15/2012 5:54:47 PM
- Today we talk to the superintendent of the Berwick Electric Commission about whether NS municipalities should take back the power. #cbcnsby cbcmainstreet via twitter 5/15/2012 5:04:57 PM
- Darrell Dexter says Emera party "ill advised", timing "could not be any more unfortunate." Day after power rate hike request. #cbcns #nspoliby larochecbc via twitter 5/15/2012 4:39:21 PM
Lobster boats in
Glace Bay Harbour- Have you heard of our Sharing the View calendar project? Here's marquee artist, CBer Raven Davis: www.cbc.ca #cbcnsby infomorningcb via twitter 5/15/2012 2:51:12 PM
- Meet the new CEO for the CBDHA, Dianne Calvert Simms: www.cbc.ca #cbcnsby infomorningcb via twitter 5/15/2012 2:48:57 PM
- Tips for running an award-winning special event with Bucky & Paula @cbuniversity: www.cbc.ca #cbcnsby infomorningcb via twitter 5/15/2012 2:48:14 PM
- Fearless prediction NSP will lead today's QP. #cbcns #nspoliby larochecbc via twitter 5/15/2012 2:18:13 PM
Nurses union pres Hazelton tells reporters without parity with Capital Health nurses her members would strike. #cbcns p.twimg.com
by PhonseJessome via twitter 5/15/2012 1:12:55 PM
Minister MacDonald tells reporters health budgets are a challenge. More change coming. No specifics. #cbcns p.twimg.com
by PhonseJessome via twitter 5/15/2012 1:04:28 PM- Emotional minister MacDonald tears up and pauses as she thanks nurses for caring for her sick father in Antigonish. #cbcnsby PhonseJessome via twitter 5/15/2012 12:41:14 PM
- Minister refuses to comment on wage parity question. Says nurses about to negotiate contract and parity to be discussed at table. #cbcnsby PhonseJessome via twitter 5/15/2012 12:39:01 PM
NSNU pres Janet Hazelton tells minister Nurses will not stand by and watch health care system sold off. #cbcns p.twimg.com
by PhonseJessome via twitter 5/15/2012 12:17:08 PM
Minister MacDonald tells nurses health care money spent more efficiently than ever. Says more changes coming. #cbcns p.twimg.com
by PhonseJessome via twitter 5/15/2012 12:11:49 PM
Health Minister Maureen MacDonald in the CBC viewfinder. Telling nurses about budget challenges. #cbcns p.twimg.com
by PhonseJessome via twitter 5/15/2012 12:07:29 PM- Lots of talk about the warmer temps this AM. Some of the hot spots: NS Kejimkujik 14.8, NB Miramichi 13.7, PE North Cape 13.3. #cbcmarby kalinCBC via twitter 5/15/2012 11:46:24 AM
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