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The unprecedented snowfall in St. John's buried countless cars overnight, including this one. #NLStorm2020
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Atmosphere: *snows* Atmosphere: *snows more* Newfoundlanders: #nlwx #sendhelp
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Delayed flight? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ They'll rant and they'll roar like true Newfoundlanders, anyways! Read more:
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Tony Bussey was so large he needed two seats on a plane during the Fort McMurray fire evacuation. Tormented by the knowledge he delayed another person from getting out, he made some changes — and has lost 326 pounds so far
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'This is how a close-knit neighbourhood stays connected,' says Wally Meade, showing off his local cul-de-sac maze in Conception Bay South, N.L. ❄ #nlwx #nlblizzard2020
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NEW | Labrador high school students walk out after transgender student denied access to female washroom #cbcnl
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NEW | Rick Mercer wins Governor General's Award for lifetime achievement
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…and in other Newfoundland and Labrador news, a moose is wandering around the St. John's airport. Thanks to @kaaaaayjax for the video!
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Opponents in for a ruff ride: Finn the dog runs for mayor of St. John's #nlpoli #cbcnl
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Never know where you're going to see a moose in this province ... Thanks to Newfoundland Glassman for the pic! #cbcnl http://t.co/JgFFWQxkXm
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BREAKING, from @cbc "Starting tomorrow (March 25), CBC will continue to restore our local TV news offer for local audiences with an expanded 30-minute local news segment on CBC News Network."
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NEW | Canada's first Inuk cardiac surgeon takes job in St. John's #cbcnl
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All I want for Christmas is for Santa to take my brother away, says St. John's girl
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If you're gonna be stuck somewhere, you could do worse than Miami, and this mom is definitely not having a pity party for her son #nlstorm2020 #nlwx
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WORLD CHAMPION! Kaetlyn Osmond wins figure skating worlds, 1st Canadian female in 45 years
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NEW | Happy 90th birthday, Gordon Pinsent! We look back at a varied career
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NEW | Corey Hart surprises Torbay school with $10K worth of musical instruments 😲
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Please join us in wishing Pauline Thornhill a wonderful retirement! After 29 years as the host and producer of @landandseanl , Pauline is retiring from #cbcnl
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After 14 days of isolation in a tent in Port Blanford, Blaine Tucker was finally reunited with his one-year-old daughter, Ella Rose. We're not crying, YOU'RE CRYING...Ok, we're crying too ❤️ Read about Tucker's story:
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NEW | Dildo loves Jimmy: Kimmel named honorary mayor — if he visits
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There are Christmas lights, and then there are *Christmas lights* At Gander Fire Rescue, they sure know how to put on a holiday show. Sound on for this one, folks. #cbcnl
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UPDATED | Alan Doyle replaces cherished guitar stolen from elderly veteran #cbcnl
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BREAKING | The @CityofStJohns has declared a state of emergency, all businesses are ordered to close and all vehicles are ordered off the road except emergency vehicles. City asking people to go home and stay home until order lifted. #nlwx #nltraffic
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Folks in St. John's - the star on Signal Hill will be shining bright once again, in March, to lift your spirits. #COVID19nfld
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Great suggestion everyone regarding lighting the Signal Hill Star. We are pleased to announce the star on Cabot Tower will be lit today!🌟
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How about some fish for Good Friday? 🐟 At first they doubted him, but Hunter Warford knew he had something big on the line... A moment of ice-fishing magic from Labrador West. Turn on the sound and get hooked!
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NEW | 'Christmas miracle': Zimbabwe student's lost passport, visas found
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NEW | Hurricane Larry meant these newlyweds couldn't see Alan Doyle perform. So he played at their wedding #cbcnl
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Rod Deon, 99, is one of the last remaining World War Two veterans in Newfoundland and Labrador. He says it's important for him to make people aware of the symbolism of the poppy — despite the COVID-19 pandemic
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Georgia is an 11-month-old Old English Sheep dog from St. John's. Her person, Colin Tibbo, says Georgia's dad does the same rocking dance move ... so it's in her bones!
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Best. Tourists. Ever. "Beautiful fog. The best fog we've seen in Canada, we think."
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Wade Verge of Lumsden sent us this AWESOME photo earlier. He wrote, "Great having my coffee outside this morning." Good to see your positive attitude is intact! #nlwx #cbcnl
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Nevaeh Denine, of Nevaeh's Lemonade Stand, died Monday at age 9
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NEW | Longtime friends make company history as Cougar Helicopters' 1st all-female flight crew #cbcnl
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Jimmy Kimmel's campaign slogan as he runs for mayor of Dildo: "I will get things dil-done if it's the last thing I dil-do!"
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The Ennis Sisters performed Sing You Home earlier today, at the massive D-Day commemoration ceremony on Juno Beach Read more: #nlarts
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99-year-old West Vancouver man recovers from COVID-19 in retirement home @CBCNews #COVID19
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Raymond Wang used a telephoto zoom lens and a teleconverter for this amazing photo, which he took from Harbourside Park in St. John`s. More audience pics here: #cbcnl
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These snowmobilers came upon a moose stuck in fresh snow, so they grabbed their shovels to dig it out Read more:
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Remember our province's soldiers, past and present, with this stirring video and brand new song from @alanthomasdoyle and the Royal Newfoundland Regiment band. #remembrance #remembranceday
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Northern Lights AND the Big Dipper! A large night sky in Labrador, between Lab City and Goose Bay, captured by Robert Travis Penashue. Email in your photos to nlphotos @cbc .ca!
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A must-watch for today: Meet the 1st deaf choir in Newfoundland and Labrador
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In case there was any confusion...DON'T drink bleach #covid19nfld
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When he was four, a doctor recommended he be institutionalized. Now, Corner Brook native and Special Olympian Jackie Barrett is in the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame.
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NEW | Alan Doyle raises $100K for Kids Help Phone through online sing-alongs Via @CBCMusic cc @alanthomasdoyle
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For one hour everyday, homeless customers at Big Bite Pita in St. John's can choose anything on the menu for free
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NEW | 'They all shut up': Jaida Lee talks about pitching for N.L.'s men's baseball team at Canada Games
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Norah, who is 4, wanted the biggest snowman in town, while in lockdown. Looks like it is! Thanks to Jordan Pottle for sending in this photo. send us yours: nlphotos @cbc .ca #cbcnl
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A nice little slice of the community right here: #covid19nfld
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Lottie's Place isn't allowed to sell its signature white Russians anymore so they're donating all this milk to the Gathering Place (photo from Michelle Dooley-Wells) #covid19nfld
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UPDATE Starting Wednesday, Here & Now will be restored on our local CBC television station at 6 p.m. NT Given the demands on our people and systems during this global pandemic, the show will air as a 30-minute local newscast. More/
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The message rang out loud and clear. People in Gander dressed up their cars, honked their horns, and paraded by the town hospital to let healthcare workers know how much they are appreciated. Thanks to Mike Snow for sharing the video! #COVID19nfld
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UPDATED | Air traffic controllers from Gander sent pizzas to their New York counterparts who are working without pay #cbcnl #nltraffic
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NEW | 16-year-old N.L. baseball star Jaida Lee to throw 1st pitch at a Jays game
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NEW | Dr. Janice Fitzgerald gets honorary award on International Women's Day
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To the man who shouted #FHRITP to #cbcnl reporter @KatieBreenNL while she was doing her job tonight ... you are a sad, sad case. You should be ashamed of yourself ... and you need to stop.
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Wow! An amazing iceberg that's in Ward's Harbour, near Springdale. Thanks to Brittany Sheppard for the share. See more 'bergs in our audience gallery: #cbcnl #IcebergsNL
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"This is not a game. You need to stop looking for loopholes..." #covid19nfld
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Edward Fowlow of Bay Roberts drives to and from St. John's to take his two-year-old daughter to chemotherapy treatments. After recently running into car troubles, a group of well wishers donated a car to ensure a safe and reliable ride.
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A&W Canada is making the switch from plastic straws to paper, making them the first North American chain to do so
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There are no new cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador today. It's now been 5 days without a new case in the province.
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Jaida Lee has had an incredible month ... by any standard. First, Lee, 16, made history at the Canada Games, the first female to play men's baseball. THEN .. she threw the opening ball at a Blue Jays game. Here, Lee and her dad Dave reflect on an "unreal" experience.
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Only in Newfoundland. @jeremy_eaton casually acknowledging a passerby during his live hit last night. #bloopers #cbcnl
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The look on Sarah Russell's face says it all...but she's also great at telling this whale tale. Read more:
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Former U.S. president Barack Obama is coming to St. John's on Nov. 12. Tickets go on sale Monday.
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NEW | Séan McCann: I love you, Newfoundland, but I can no longer be your kitchen party poster boy
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NEW | Sheshatshiu grandfather walks 330km to raise money for grandson's tuition #cbcnl
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Military hard at work digging out in Quidi Vidi #nlwx #NLStorm2020
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L’aide militaire arrive à Saint-Jean #icitnl #iciacadie #nlwx
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Premier Dwight Ball said it "baffles" him when he hears of people landing from travel and going to the grocery store or grabbing a cup of coffee first. "You are being completely irresponsible and putting people's lives at risk." #cbcnl #covid19nfld
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Jason Momoa is back for Frontier Season 3. Here's how he celebrated landing at St. John's International Airport.
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NEW | Nevaeh Denine, mother Holly, recognized for charitable work with Governor General's Award #cbcnl
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NEW | This 17-year-old from Kilbride won N.L.'s first Summer Games gold medal since 1993
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Lorraine Winsor was able to catch this great photo of a great big sea from Port de Grave over the weekend! You can send us your photos too! Email us at nlphotos @cbc .ca #nlphotos
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NEW | Air France plane makes emergency landing in Goose Bay after engine blows out over the Atlantic
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Has @Johnrockdoc ever been quoted in cross-stitch before? Thanks to Jaimie Feener of Feener and Thread for sharing her representation of Health Minister John Haggie's quote during Monday's update. #covid19nfld
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NEW | Pittsburgh Penguins treat fan to new hockey gear after stunning crash
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NEW | 'One of my favourite places on earth': Jason Momoa's love for N.L. runs deep
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Friday's full moon as viewed through the Narrows in St. John's. Thanks Gene Herzberg for sharing.
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FLORENCE BARRON. The 80-year-old runner crosses the line a few minutes over her 1:30 goal. Smashed the Tely 10 record for 80+. #cbcnl
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NEW | 'It's a win-win for everybody': Grocery store buys $15k worth of Girl Guide cookies #cbcnl
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NEW | After a heart transplant and cancer, this Grand Falls-Windsor woman is now a university graduate #cbcnl
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BREAKING | Liberals claim majority in Newfoundland and Labrador, as voters tap Furey to lead
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Santa: Take cookies, milk, and brother; leave presents One girl's plea spray painted on the snowbank
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NEW | Delayed flight turns into Newfoundland kitchen party at Pearson International Airport #cbcnl
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NEW | Memorial University bringing back mask rules in classes, labs for fall semester By @daroberts709 #cbcnl
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NEW | Building Cabot Tower brick by (Lego) brick: N.L. enthusiast unveils latest creation #cbcnl
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BREAKING: Premier Andrew Furey says N.L. will introduce vaccine passport similar to Quebec’s. Will be introduced within next few weeks to one month. #cbcnl #covid19nfld
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A gorgeous sunset over St. John's, as captured by 13-year-old Daniel Hart. Nice shot! See more from the #cbcnl audience in our latest gallery:
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"It took a state of emergency, by the way, to get me on Hockey Night again." Iconic broadcaster Bob Cole returned to  @hockeynight to provide an update on the blizzard in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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NEW | Losing the love of my life almost broke me. Then I found the Stanley pup
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Brad Gushue and Team Canada picked up a bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics. The rink defeated the United States 8-5 to make it to the podium in the game’s 10th end.
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UPDATE | Tom Davis and Bev Moore-Davis have tested negative for COVID-19. Still no confirmed cases in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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BREAKING | Alex Newhook of St. John's drafted 16th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft #cbcnl
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Starting tomorrow, masks will be mandatory at St. John's International Airport, for workers and passengers alike #nltraffic
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Way to go, Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers! The legendary trio have won a Stompin' Tom Connors Award for this year's ECMAs
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BREAKING | CN offers pension to widower after claims of LGBT discrimination By: @ryancookeNL #cbcnl
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Port de Grave always gets creative at Christmas, and reflects the community's rich history in the fishery. William Toope says this tree is made up of over 450 lobster pots and floats! See more in our gallery:
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The 'view' from Samantha Dalley's door in Elizabeth Park, Paradise. That's a LOT of shovelling #nlwx
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19-year-old Port aux Basques hockey star Jasmine Jamie Walters was killed in a car crash on the west coast last Monday. Don Cherry and Ron MacLean payed tribute to her this weekend on Coach's Corner. Video courtesy of Rogers Media.
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They're rich! Meet 31 of the newest millionaires in Newfoundland and Labrador
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NEW | This Rocky Harbour retiree's Twitter feed might be the best thing on social media
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