Some of the observations from runners, walkers, organizers and run-watchers from Sunday's Blue Nose Marathon events.

Storified by chronicleherald · Sun, May 19 2013 07:46:36

#BlueNose2013 best of luck to all the runners today in the Bluenose.

— hfxrunner · Sun, May 19 2013 03:22:43

Just heading out for a run with 12,000 of my closest friends @BNMarathon #10k #ole #beautyday

— Amanda MacDonald · Sun, May 19 2013 03:58:18

solid 5k time for the bluenose

— Izzy Moodie · Sun, May 19 2013 04:45:09

The fact that I have to run 21km in an hour makes me want to curl up in a ball and cry #halfmarathon #Bluenose #regrettingthis

— Tyler Graves · Sun, May 19 2013 03:34:51

Just saw a Bluenose runner running in a kilt! #Awesome #Halifax

— ashleehalifax · Sun, May 19 2013 04:09:52

WISHING ALL THE RUNNERS FROM YARMOUTH ALL THE BEST OF LUCK IN THE BLUENOSE MARATHON TODAY ... GO YARMOUTH GO :)

— Mary Keizer-Doucette · Sun, May 19 2013 03:58:10

Halifax runs for Boston, today. #BNmarathon #BostonStrong

— Joe D'Angelo · Sun, May 19 2013 03:49:06

A moment of silence for #bostonstrong at @bnmarathon #bluenose2013 pic.twitter.com/TQEQzomJpv · Cohen MacInnis

Excited and nervous to take on my first 10K and first organized "race". Good luck to all out there for the @BNMarathon !!!!

— Jenna · Sun, May 19 2013 03:44:56

Let's do this! #BlueNose2013 GIV'ER... First race ever!!!

— Ashley Pilkey · Sun, May 19 2013 02:34:28

"Chariots of Fire" as performed by some fantastic musicians at the Symphony water station!! #BlueNose2013 pic.twitter.com/BNrzE7iZO3 · Symphony Nova Scotia

Up early to go cheer mom on at the bluenose marathon today! Go mama go

— Kaitlyn Mackenzie · Sun, May 19 2013 03:32:12

Bibs all ready for the #bluenose #marathon #10k #10yearsold #bostonstrong instagram.com/p/ZfYNMqwMOp/ · Heidi

It's @Brialj and I preparing for @bnmarathon #bluenose2013 pic.twitter.com/xxnnzXokdw · Cohen MacInnis

Debating between shorts or pants this morning for the Bluenose. This is what I am struggling with this morning...

— Jenn · Sun, May 19 2013 02:53:35

Think I followed the recommended pre-race strategies...stay up late, drinking and getting a terrible sleep #inittowinit #Bluenosemarathon

— Kip Heis · Sun, May 19 2013 03:12:00

Blue and yellow #bostonstrong #bluenose #halfmarathon #run instagram.com/p/ZfUC2POl0A/ · Tara Martin

My Bluenose Half bib dedication to @Runnin4MySanity. Thanks to a great friend. pic.twitter.com/zb6C23XvZ1 · Jeff

Oh no I didn't! Oh yes I did!! #justgiv'er #bluenose #halfmarathon #halifax #novascotia #blue #manicure instagram.com/p/ZfNJHkqHfn/ · Leila A.

The Halifax Mooseheads beat out the Baie-Comeau Drakkar on Friday night for the team's first QMJHL title. Winning the President's Cup triggered an immediate celebration. Here's a sampling of the reaction:

Storified by chronicleherald · Fri, May 10 2013 20:12:34

Mooseheads clinch. pic.twitter.com/9VfXAvN0il · Willy Palov

President cup champs , not a better felling , no words to describe it :)

— jonathan drouin · Fri, May 10 2013 18:32:51

Thanks to all the fans for the support, my family and friends , wouldn't be here without you guys!!

— luca ciampini · Fri, May 10 2013 18:40:10

Congrats to the Halifax Mooseheads on the championship and special shoutout to my boy @lucaciampini !

— David Lombardi · Fri, May 10 2013 18:16:45

Cup presentation. pic.twitter.com/38ri9S2J7k · Willy Palov

Still celebrating. pic.twitter.com/FqTtD1ReY1 · Willy Palov

#champs

— Stefan Fournier · Fri, May 10 2013 18:31:54

How crazy is this? The Mooseheads have a combined record of 74-7-3-1 from the regular season and playoffs

— Willy Palov · Fri, May 10 2013 18:56:41

Unbelievable feeling.

— mack weegar · Fri, May 10 2013 18:33:31

#prezcup pic.twitter.com/vFtI9YeNbx · Brent Andrews

Guy Lafleur trophy awarded to #QMJHL Playoff MVP: Jonathan Drouin (35 points, 12 goals, +/- of +21)

— QMJHL · Fri, May 10 2013 18:51:47

Thee cupp wouhouu #MooseCountryyy pic.twitter.com/77TsuSxVQG · Matthew Boudreau

QMJHL CHAMPIONS BABY #TogetherWeCan #TogetherWeDId #WeAintDoneYet best group of guys ever!!

— luca ciampini · Fri, May 10 2013 18:30:08

Congrats boysss @HFXMooseheads @lucaciampini @Mackinnon9 #partypartyparty ❤ pic.twitter.com/mezd6Zuzqp · Teresa

Straight up mooseheads! #winning #yea #eastcoast

— Haley Clarke · Fri, May 10 2013 19:09:06

Congrats Mooseheads on the win, now on to Saskatoon, #gomoosego

— Alex L · Fri, May 10 2013 18:24:28

feels amazing to be a fan right now and I can't imagine how the players feel. they deserved it more than anyone. #mooseheads #prescupchamps

— allison pellerine · Fri, May 10 2013 19:07:35

Halifax #Mooseheads have the 2nd best win % (.871) in #QMJHL history (regular season and playoffs) Record held by #Remparts in 1971 (.882)

— QMJHL · Fri, May 10 2013 18:49:16

Well that was exciting! Congrats Mooseheads! Can't wait to watch the Memorial Cup! instagram.com/p/ZJyHp7EdIO/ · Leah_Morrison

On ice with Q champion Mooseheads after the game Brendan Duke is my nephews friend pic.twitter.com/yrG9f29zRq · Patrick Morand

A fire on Friday destroyed the beleagured Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club in Sydney. Here's a sampling of some of the pictures and some of the reaction:

Storified by chronicleherald · Fri, May 03 2013 14:34:48

Sydney yacht club Is on fire pic.twitter.com/kJyaRPuMIA · tammy

whats left of the yacht club fb.me/2DonQTFYF

— Elizabeth Burtt · Fri, May 03 2013 13:02:48

Fire crews fight fire at Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club - CBC.ca - bit.ly/105ucvM

— Sydney News · Fri, May 03 2013 11:40:02

Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club burning to the ground in Sydney, NS (Mitch Mäder, Caper Times) pic.twitter.com/V1dKKIFmeH · Caper Times

Sad day on Sydney's waterfront. "@SydneyNSNews: Fire crews fight fire at Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club - CBC.ca - bit.ly/105ucvM"

— Devin Keating · Fri, May 03 2013 11:55:59

The former Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club. Suspicious? pic.twitter.com/ppfiWAzTC1 · Parker Donham

The Yacht Club is on fire. If you are headed to downtown Sydney, please exercise caution @InfoMorningCB @capebretonpost @CapeBretonBound

— Cape Breton Craft · Fri, May 03 2013 10:14:39

Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club on fire. pic.twitter.com/phGynN7SSa · David Burke

Fare well to the Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club! So many memories made! pic.twitter.com/JmK88rSHiQ · Christine Alison

Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club building destroyed by fire ow.ly/kGPGX #cbpoli #cbrm #nspoli #CapeBreton #NovaScotia #Convenient

— Bill Hillier · Fri, May 03 2013 12:25:58

Fire crews fight fire at Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club - shrd.by/c8p2qE #Sydney pic.twitter.com/0QhAK48n5C · Rasta

So the Yacht Club was lucky enough to sell the land before it burned down... lol sucks for ECBC. (Enterprise Cape Breton Corp)

— Keith MacDonald · Fri, May 03 2013 11:47:03

Can't be in Regina to take it all in? Take a look at some of the photos from the Juno Awards red carpet on Sunday.

Storified by chronicleherald · Sun, Apr 21 2013 16:16:07

Juno Red Carpet instagram.com/p/YYkcOuswKE/ · Addy Papa | ℒℒ

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pic.twitter.com/1Hr9Cjke8I @lulopilato y @michaelbuble para la red carpet de los JUNO · -Victoria-

Hey look who I found! @TheSheepdogs on the red carpet #yxe represent #skcbc @Junos 2013 pic.twitter.com/PHsJqrvypD · Britainy Robinson

pic.twitter.com/w9PTFOtuJH · CTV Communications

We've got @maestrofreshwes doing a little #TwoonieTrivia. Thanks for playing, sir! #Junos #redcarpet yfrog.com/ocl5zrvnj · MSNca Entertainment

Dean Brody walking the red carpet at the Junos #junos2013 pic.twitter.com/KHJrJAtqWp · Jennifer Graham

Here's @dragonette making a last-ditch effort to enter the #MuchVJSearch at the #JunoAwards! muchmusic.com/events/junos/ pic.twitter.com/GhUujyu7GN · MuchMusic

Here we come Junos with @RoyalWood @SarahSlean pic.twitter.com/rDFtmoHETF · Dean Drouillard

RT @cjoanporter Check those handsome Tenors (@tenorsmusic) out on tonight's red carpet. #Junos instagram.com/p/YYkT1hl804/ · MSNca Entertainment

@thejunoawards performer Hannah Georgas pic.twitter.com/bqwgzn945S · CTV Communications

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Jim Cuddy at the Junos #junos2014 pic.twitter.com/xymRQgjhVz · Jennifer Graham

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Tom Cochrane walking red carpet at Junos #junos2013 pic.twitter.com/3E9Z69AmxG · Jennifer Graham

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Scott's crush @VitaChambers looking oh so glamorous on our #JunoAwards red carpet show: muchmusic.com/events/junos/ pic.twitter.com/IhxEMPhsTb · MuchMusic

Tonight's host @michaelbuble and his stunning wife on the red carpet. #Junos yfrog.com/kf9s9oeoj · MSNca Entertainment

Storified by chronicleherald · Wed, Apr 17 2013 07:49:04

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cape Breton’s first lady of song, Rita MacNeil. on.fb.me/15kgXcS

— Rita MacNeil · Tue, Apr 16 2013 23:15:11

RIP Rita MacNeil. I am deeply saddened by the loss of a dear sweet woman and a gifted singer - songwriter who... fb.me/2YuwKiLx9

— Anne Murray · Wed, Apr 17 2013 04:37:33

I was deeply saddened to learn a few minutes ago that Rita McNeil passed away... She was always so kind to me and such a gentle soul and so talented !! We will miss her dearly !!! My prayers are with her family

— George Canyon · Wed, Apr 17 2013 03:10:39

Rest in peace to a Martime legend Rita MacNeil

— Classified · Wed, Apr 17 2013 01:09:33

Sad to wake up to the news of Rita MacNeil's passing. CB and NS have lost their 1st lady of song far too soon #nspoli @NSNDP @nsgov

— Darrell Dexter · Wed, Apr 17 2013 04:10:14

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Rita MacNeil. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.

— The JUNO Awards · Wed, Apr 17 2013 04:55:38

RIP Rita MacNeil May 28, 1944 To April 16, 2013 pic.twitter.com/l7lNEMu9rK · Cowie Kaunweigh

Very sad to hear about the passing of Rita MacNeil - Cape Breton musical icon and longtime friend of Symphony Nova Scotia.

— Symphony Nova Scotia · Wed, Apr 17 2013 04:55:28

Rest in peace, fellow Nova Scotian Rita MacNeil. A beautiful soul with a beautiful voice.

— Hank Snow Home Town Museum · Wed, Apr 17 2013 05:07:51

Rita MacNeil died, I think we should shut down Canada for the day .....

— Carri Cuicani · Wed, Apr 17 2013 04:49:39

The only artist to ever have three albums on the charts in Australia simultaneously -> Rita MacNeil You put CB music on the world stage

— CelebrateNS · Wed, Apr 17 2013 04:49:14

Rita MacNeil, RIP. True Canadian Icon with a heart for music, friendship and justice.

— Tyrone Warner · Wed, Apr 17 2013 04:55:12

Lost another great Canadian artist #RIP Rita MacNeil. Thank you for your talents. #canadianlegend

— Mike Sadavoy · Wed, Apr 17 2013 02:12:51

"Rita MacNeil" Cassette Inserts · Ron Hay

Absolutely saddened to hear about Rita MacNeil. A legend of Nova Scotian & Canadian music. Thanks for the music! #RIP youtu.be/Hn3I57XYe-M

— Ryan Stevens · Wed, Apr 17 2013 02:14:55

RIP Rita MacNeil. You'll always be remembered for your cameo on #trailerparkboys pic.twitter.com/kKkcVOyH6k · Jamie Mack

RIP Rita MacNeil - yours was a voice to be reckoned with. #ritamacneil

— JoAnne Soper-Cook · Wed, Apr 17 2013 02:12:04

Rita's Tea Room · Michael Ignatieff

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Storified by chronicleherald · Tue, Apr 16 2013 05:13:41

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#LIVE coverage from the Boston Marathon - at least 20-30 people hurt in two explosions. new.livestream.com/wwlp/live pic.twitter.com/z99uPZJI3y · Livestream

Thoughts & prayers to everyone that was near the explosion by the Boston Marathon finish line. scary #BostonMarthon pic.twitter.com/59qJXBl6NW · Team Runner For Life

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Social media erupted with sorrow, rage and a call for answers after news spread -- worldwide, it seems -- of the death of Rehtaeh Parsons, a young life lost far too soon.

Storified by chronicleherald · Wed, Apr 10 2013 12:37:13

Got my pink on for Rehtaeh ! #JusticeForRehtaeh!!!!! #AntiBullying pic.twitter.com/tkhGkJT07o · RIP Rehtaeh

Rehtaeh Parsons commented on: Enforce Zero Tolerance in Schools for Bullying Petition

I've heard of some people that live around me and are my age that committed suicide because of bullying. I personally think it should not...

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” Rehtaeh Parsons quoting Martin Luthor King Jr

— Jill Holland · Tue, Apr 09 2013 05:45:27

Landry won’t review police actions in Parsons case thech.ca/YJ3sQg via @ChronicleHerald Way to support victims, Ross #RipRehtaeh

— robyn mcneil · Tue, Apr 09 2013 10:40:38

Canadian Steubenville case. Police say rape was "he said she said" case, nude photos of 15yo not criminal cbc.ca/news/canada/no… #RipRehtaeh

— Ryan R. Persaud · Tue, Apr 09 2013 11:17:55

This is really one of the saddest most disgusting things I have ever read. Society failed her and that is horrible and scary. As a parent I am heartbroken for her loved ones, as a human being I am apalled that this continues to happen in what we refer to as "a civilized society" http://thechronicleherald.ca/metro/1122345-who-failed-rehtaeh-parsons

— Michelle Watson DeBay · Tue, Apr 09 2013 06:11:33

We don't have to look far to see how objectification of women and sex destroys lives. thech.ca/YIw3oM #RIPRehtaeh

— Jenn Power · Tue, Apr 09 2013 06:40:30

'Canada is Afghanistan': Twitter outraged over teen's suicide after alleged rape, bullying huff.to/12FM5iC

— HuffPost Canada · Tue, Apr 09 2013 11:09:03

here we go again. so sad. RT @SimonHeseltine32m sad bullying news from Canada :( huffingtonpost.ca/2013/04/09/reh… …

— Amanda Palmer · Tue, Apr 09 2013 10:00:56

Teen assaulted, victimized, & shamed ends up dead. #EnoughIsEnough Steubenville is everywhere & everywhere needs change #Halifax

— robyn mcneil · Tue, Apr 09 2013 04:34:24

Just read the article "who failed Rehtaeh Parsons . Just know her family loved and supported her.

— Rosalie Parsons · Tue, Apr 09 2013 06:24:03

This is really one of the saddest most disgusting things I have ever read. Society failed her and that is horrible and scary. As a parent I am heartbroken for her loved ones, as a human being I am apalled that this continues to happen in what we refer to as "a civilized society" http://thechronicleherald.ca/metro/1122345-who-failed-rehtaeh-parsons

— Michelle Watson DeBay · Tue, Apr 09 2013 06:11:33

oh god, this story, I could feel my pulse rise higher and higher as I read it thechronicleherald.ca/metro/1122345-…

— Kate Beaton · Tue, Apr 09 2013 09:36:57

This happened in our country and words will never be enough. "@VDay: A sad case of fatal victim-blaming and shaming: bit.ly/11OLGvs"

— Minmay Yu · Tue, Apr 09 2013 09:35:23

I just finished reading the article in the Chronicle Herald "Who failed Rehtaeh Parsons?" My condolences to her loved ones. I am so aghast at the way her rape and the investigation was handled, it does not bear discussing. I grieve for this poor girl and anyone who had knowledge of this and didn't act to prosecute her rapists, you can bear the burden of her death. I do however want to make this statement .... In the unfortunate possibility that something like this were to happen to one of my daughters .... The only discussion that would be taking place 17 months later is who will drive to come visit me in the penetentiary WHERE I WOULD BE SERVING TIME FOR THE MURDER OF HER RAPISTS. I don't care about the circumstances, I don't care about the investigation, I don't care about their families. If my baby girl came to me and told me that she had been raped and she knew who had done it, they would be dead in very short order. This is not some bold statement of bravado or machismo, this is a solemn promise. RIP Rehtaeh

— Jim Crouse · Tue, Apr 09 2013 05:49:00

It's been about exactly a year since I've met you, I remember sitting in the hospital on the swing with you talking and laughing with you like it was yesterday. I am so honored that I've had the chance to have met you and have had the chance to have gotten to know you. You are so beautiful and didn't deserve the pain you've went through for somebody so young. I won't ever forget you or any of the memories we've had together, rest in paradise Rehtaeh forever in our hearts always, I won't ever forget you. I love and miss you so much. All of my faith & sympathy go out to all her friends and family.

— Taylor Mason · Mon, Apr 08 2013 20:38:29

How many more young lives will be taken before something more serious is done about bullying? My heart goes out to the family/friends of Rehtaeh Parsons. http://thechronicleherald.ca/metro/1122345-who-failed-rehtaeh-parsons

— Jennifer Becker · Tue, Apr 09 2013 03:41:01

i cant believe another beautiful life has been taken away from us ,rehtaeh it seems like just the other day we were little and playing outside your house , i know we have not talked for a while but the fact that ill never get to hear from your again is scary , your an amazing and beautiful person, and I'm so sorry for everything you been threw i wish i was there for you. I'm so sorry we fall out of contact. you will be missed by a lot of people and i know you will be watching down on mom and the girls Leah Parsons be strong and keep your head up . Rest in paradise beautiful you will be missed !! Love you always

— Ashlie Marie · Mon, Apr 08 2013 07:59:04

Tonight my beautiful niece Rehtaeh Parsons Passed away leaving a loving family behind who will forever miss her joy for new experiences, her gorgeous smile, and her quick wit. You had me at hello my angel and I will always treasure our time together knowing we crossed one thing off your list underneath the shooting stars. Xo

— Shari Lee Canning · Sun, Apr 07 2013 21:49:02

Ahhhh I'm screaming. I can not breathe. Sunday April 7th, 11:15pm one of the most beautiful people I know passed away. I can't bring myself to believe any of this is true. But she's not suffering anymore. She was only 17 years old. Only the good die young. I hope you're in a better place. I love you sososo much, I'll see you soon. Rest in peace )':

— Samantha Fleming · Sun, Apr 07 2013 20:33:39

Known as the Iron Lady for her uncompromising leadership style, she was the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century.

Storified by chronicleherald · Mon, Apr 08 2013 05:59:34

#baroness #Margret #Thatcher #the #iron #lady #R.I.P · Fahed Collins

"If you have to tell people you are, you aren't..." RIP Margaret Thatcher

— Balistiq · Mon, Apr 08 2013 05:15:04

Margaret Thatcher died today.A great lady she changed the face of British politics, created opportunity for anyone to succeed in the UK.RIP

— Lord Sugar · Mon, Apr 08 2013 04:53:35

Didn't care for her politics but Margaret Thatcher was a determined and driven woman, and will be a much missed mother and grandmother.

— Spencer · Mon, Apr 08 2013 05:18:17

So.. Margaret Thatchers dead.. Though I don't like to hear of anyone dying why the hell is SHE having a funeral with FULL MILITARY HONOURS??? I hope none of my hard earned money is paying for it.. Give her a plain old funeral.. And let all the miners and the rest of the workers lives she helped destroy carry her cardboard coffin.. THEN she can be remember for giving something positive to this country. I don't want ANY r.i.p Thatcher, On my newsfeed. She raped this country destroyed thousands of jobs and lives, never forget the 80's people.

— Joanne Thompson · Mon, Apr 08 2013 05:48:03

Prime Minister David Cameron pays tribute to Margaret Thatcher: bit.ly/12yMaZ8

— VOGUE.CO.UK · Mon, Apr 08 2013 05:30:30

"If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman." Margaret Thatcher, you will be missed.

— Bruce Brown Jr · Mon, Apr 08 2013 05:48:00

" The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money" -- Margaret Thatcher Rest in Peace

— Stephen Marroquin · Mon, Apr 08 2013 05:32:55

Being powerful is like being a lady, if you have to tell people, you aren't, words of an amazing lady. RIP Margaret Thatcher

— Betty Mayeux · Mon, Apr 08 2013 05:48:00

Margaret Thatcher: “If you just set out to be liked, you would achieve nothing" rplr.co/10KKFSM #IronLady pic.twitter.com/09kMaxMXFH · Rappler

The dominant figure of post war British politics is dead. Love her or loathe her Margaret Thatcher shaped this country as few others did

— Nick Robinson · Mon, Apr 08 2013 05:02:04

"I don't expect anyone just to sit there and agree with me - that's not their job." - RIP Margaret Thatcher

— mcgarrells farm · Mon, Apr 08 2013 05:54:30

RIP Margaret Thatcher #IronLady · RonSchott

"Pennies don't fall from heaven, they have to be earned here on earth" - Margaret Thatcher, 1979 RIP

— Oluseun Adaramola · Mon, Apr 08 2013 05:47:59

This is one of those days in history where people will remember where they were when Margaret Thatcher died. I was in Aldi buying milk.

— Andy Ha · Mon, Apr 08 2013 05:55:04

The news coverage so far has been an unrelenting love-in for Thatcher. I assume that'll all change as soon as the working classes get home.

— Geoff Williams · Mon, Apr 08 2013 05:55:03

What Twitter will look like the day Margaret Thatcher dies. #Thatcher pic.twitter.com/0oLoAQbKw4 · Dale Johnson

Margaret Thatcher was the great meritocrat. A grocer’s daughter who made it to Oxford and then became the first female Prime Minister

— James Forsyth · Mon, Apr 08 2013 05:13:59

Getting the sense that a lot of people really hate Margaret Thatcher without really knowing why they're supposed to. Hereditary opinions.

— Premier League Owl · Mon, Apr 08 2013 05:10:02

Nova Scotia Finance Minister Maureen MacDonald delivered the provincial budget on Thursday afternoon. Here are some of the details and a sampling of social media reaction:

Storified by chronicleherald · Thu, Apr 04 2013 11:08:31

It's budget day in NS. Looking forward to the province's 1st female Finance Minister tabling a balanced budget @NSNDP #nspoli

— Darrell Dexter · Thu, Apr 04 2013 05:41:33

NS partnering with other provinces to reduce cost of 6 common generic drugs, providing wheelchairs for low-income seniors @NSNDP @nshealth

— Darrell Dexter · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:38:16

@NSNDP extending dental coverage for children 13 and under, reversing cuts made by past @NSLiberal gov't #nspoli @nshealth

— Darrell Dexter · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:32:58

Small business advocates say not enough in budget for business owners. Reduction in tax rate a "wash" b/c threshold also reduced. #nspoli

— Remo Zaccagna · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:46:21

Government estimates a razor-thin surplus of $16.4 million for 2013-14, predicated on an economic rebound. #nspoli

— Remo Zaccagna · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:15:32

Great news NS! Insulin pump funding for ages 19 and under, and pump supplies for those under 25. #nspoli #PumpsInNS #diabetes

— Canadian Diabetes · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:32:52

BUDGET BALANCED: We had a plan, we stuck to it, and it worked. #nspoli - eepurl.com/xDEKD

— Mat Whynott · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:59:12

So about $50 million in payments, mostly to Acadia and NASCAD, were added to 2012-13 spending. #nspoli

— Remo Zaccagna · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:14:26

Balanced budgets that protect services comes from electing NDP govts. Ask Tommy Douglas, Romanow, Doer, Dexter #nspoli #nsbdgt13 #cdnpoli

— Wade Derkson · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:58:41

NDP budget revenue assumptions look optimistic relative to GDP growth in NS the last two years which was less than 1% in both years. #nspoli

— Don Mills · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:40:22

If we have a "razor thin" surplus. What's going to happen when #nsndp reduce the HST? #nspoli

— Cameron Craig · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:57:00

“Reaching deeper into our pocket books is not a plan for the future.” -PC leader @JamieBaillie #nspoli

— L. Elliott Kenny · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:41:02

To quote Graham Steele. "The decisions the NDP make are rooted in common sense. While some will be tough, they will always be fair" #nspoli

— RealDealNS · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:55:34

There are your insulin pumps! No surprise there either... #nspoli

— Colin Conrad · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:31:06

Highlights from today's #nspoli budget | ow.ly/jKzmv #nspse #cdnpse

— StudentsNS · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:35:39

Interesting. @NSNDP will fund @IWKHealthCentre and @capital_health to create first Eating Disorders Treatment Program #nspoli #nsbdgt13

— Hammerhead Design · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:39:35

@PremierDexter so awesome! #NSpoli

— Nancy S · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:40:42

Reason is new accounting practices mean that payments made in March are counted for current fiscal year instead of advancements. #nspoli

— Remo Zaccagna · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:13:20

Gotta admit, @NSNDP treats seniors properly. Well done. #nspoli

— Jason Warren · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:50:10

Budget deficit for 2012-13 will be $356.4 million, more than the $211.2 million originally estimated. #nspoli

— Remo Zaccagna · Thu, Apr 04 2013 10:11:58

Former Alberta premier Ralph Klein died on Friday at age 70. Many loved him, others not, but no one would dispute the fact that he was one of the most colourful politicians that Canada has ever seen.

Storified by chronicleherald · Fri, Mar 29 2013 16:44:46

Laureen & I join Albertans & Canadians in paying tribute to Ralph Klein. We have lost a unique & significant leader.  http://t.co/8JahRBvd0y

— Stephen Harper · Fri, Mar 29 2013 13:52:49

all this Rob Ford stuff is giving me nostalgia for the Ralph Klein stories of my childhood

— Stephanie · Tue, Mar 26 2013 10:41:17

Ralph Klein never ran for national office, but profoundly changed the arc of Canadian politics. In many ways, he was our Thatcher.

— Jason Kenney · Fri, Mar 29 2013 14:07:42

Rest in Peace, Ralph Klein. A great leader who never lost touch with the common sense of the common people. Thank-you for a life of service.

— Jason Kenney · Fri, Mar 29 2013 13:50:03

5 memorable Ralph Klein moments http://t.co/QriuHzxQbZ #cdnpoli #hw

— CBC Politics · Fri, Mar 29 2013 14:01:59

I'm saddened to hear that Ralph Klein has passed away. I think he will be remembered in the history (cont) http://t.co/hikpb5FJt9 · Kelly Szmaciarz

Had a beer once years ago with Ralph Klein....before I could even get in the bar legally....he was a great man...said what he thought and meant it...he was awesome!!! RIP Ralph!

— Cindy Thomson · Fri, Mar 29 2013 16:11:11

The portrait of former premier Ralph Klein was unveiled on August 30, 2007 in the legislature. #ab #ableg @CTVNews http://t.co/rJ1SAmPxND · CTV Edmonton

RIP Ralph Klein, the greatest premier that Alberta ever had. Only politician who actually put his people first. #youwillbemissed #Alberta

— Michael Bachand · Fri, Mar 29 2013 14:27:12

Preston Manning on Ralph Klein: "Ralph Klein was first and foremost a man of the people. Albertans respected and supported him because they felt he was one of them. He was also a strong fiscal conservative who reduced Alberta's debt, deficit, and taxes. His legacy is that he left Alberta stronger than when he came to power."

— Manning Centre for Building Democracy · Fri, Mar 29 2013 16:08:06

No idea why I even have this button, but I guess today would be the day to wear it #Ralph · Geoff Moysa

Ralph Klein passed away. :( He was my Premier when I lived in Alberta. We had our differences, but he was a good man of the people.#RIPRalph

— Tara missrogue Hunt · Fri, Mar 29 2013 14:27:28

Premier Alison Redford speaks to the media on the passing of Premier Ralph Klein

Alberta Premier Alison Redford speaks to the news media via teleconference on the passing of former Premier Ralph Klein. March 29, 2013

RIP Ralph Klein, made Alberta a terrific place to live, thank you

— b__ · Fri, Mar 29 2013 14:27:01

God bless Ralph Klein !! Thank you , Love you ! From Albertans everywhere. You changed the game my friend. #RalphKlein

— Tom Plant · Fri, Mar 29 2013 16:17:09

"They can yell, they can scream, they can call me every stinkin' name under the sun but I ain't gonna blink." ~ Premier Ralph Klein #RIP

— Rod Donison · Fri, Mar 29 2013 14:26:06

Former AB Premier Don Getty tells me he will remember Ralph Klein as a "Damn good Albertan, he was cool while dealing w/ hot issues" #ableg

— Veronica Jubinville · Fri, Mar 29 2013 14:25:50