Barb Sweet
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Journalist in NS; 30 years in NL. Opinions are my own.
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I should say terminated by SaltWire due to sale to Post Media.
Hi folks, national awarding winning journalist here now out of work. (Terminated by Post Media due to the SaltWire sale.) Any leads you may have in research, communication, etc. are so appreciated. Thanks to all whose stories I told or who read my stories.
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Last night my Jill pup went for her last walk in Bannerman Park and this morning we said goodbye. The most beautiful dog in the world has left this earth. I can’t thank her enough for her devotion. My heart is broken in a million pieces.
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Hi folks, national awarding winning journalist here now out of work. (Terminated by Post Media due to the SaltWire sale.) Any leads you may have in research, communication, etc. are so appreciated. Thanks to all whose stories I told or who read my stories.
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I don’t know yet what the future will bring but one thing I am certain of is they took my journo job but no one can take the respect people have for me. And for that I am truly so very grateful - thanks to all for all the support.
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Some personal news and not joking around. I will be transitioning away from The Telegram on Dec. 12 and joining the Cape Breton Post. I'll be around N.L. for a while though. Really hard decision but excited for the change.
@SaltWireNetwork
@capebretonpost
@StJohnsTelegram
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I got up super early and went to the grocery store. There are no lines and the staff are working super hard to restock. Be kind - they had a tough day yesterday and no one wants this again.
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Have gotten out of hospital. Weak but on to hopefully recovery and maybe a procedure in the fall. Thanks all for your thoughts.
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I wrote this piece in the weekend Telegram about my dog Jill, who I lost a week and a half ago. Miss her tremendously. But am so thankful for all the support.
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Really wish the couples shopping together would go single file when passing others to social distance. We all promise not to kidnap your spouse, seriously.
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Very humbled and touched by the response, I am getting to this.
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Thank you all for taking the time to speak with me. My thoughts are with you all.
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I am so sad that people continue to hate.
Nursing a broken jaw after a weekend hate crime, two-time N.L. curling champ
@GregSmithNL
doesn't want your sympathy or well wishes. He wants people to tell everyone in their circle that intolerance and discrimination are not OK.
Via
@BarbSweetTweets
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Anyone who lives away from family has been missing holiday gatherings for years. One Easter dinner won’t break you. Stay in your bubble.
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Tonight for a walk I went to the grocery store on Ropewalk. This is the state of the only crosswalk there / could have broke a leg navigating the ice bank. And no sidewalks cleared on most of Pennywell, including school zone. Awful.
@HappyCitySJ
@CityofStJohns
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It's been a long road but Budden and Associates has won in the Supreme C0urt of Canada. The archdiocese of St. John's can't appeal the landmark decision holding them liable for sexual abuse at Mount Cashel in the 1950s and '60s.
@SaltWireNetwork
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Thanks to
@markcritch
,
@allanhawco
@AndyJonesNL
for chatting with me in this piece on "The Rowdyman."
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Well I just did a interview on CBC’s Canada Now about this election mess. Hope I sounded half intelligent.
@StJohnsTelegram
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I never noticed this trap door in Bannerman Park before. Anyone know what it’s for?
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One of the hardest weeks of my life crying for a sick pup while in a hospital bed myself. It’s been a cruel, cruel summer.
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It’s Oct. 3 in St. John’s and warm enough to wear 50 cent shorts I got on a crazy sale at The Gap Saturday.
#nlwx
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Thank you Mark Critch! You are astounding, a national treasure. Thank you, thank you everyone who stands with
@SaltWireNews
Best wishes to all hands at
@SaltWireNews
. They break stories, keep those in power in check and bring us closer to our neighbours. They promote our local culture in a time when it’s harder to be heard over all the noise. Buy a paper. Subscribe. It’s good news!
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I didn't care who was throwing a temper tantrum behind me this morning, I was driving for the greasy road conditions in St. John's not their love of speed
#nltraffic
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Incredibly proud of all my
@SaltWireNews
colleagues who picked themselves up this morning and giving their all. Hold your heads high folks.
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Our front page today....Though it's drastically different this year, happy Pride, everyone. I personally am proud that employer
@SaltWireNetwork
publishes the rainbow banner each year.
@StJohnsPrideNL
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Well that's a wrap. Just finished last (Friday editing)Telegram shift.
@SaltWireNetwork
@StJohnsTelegram
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If you’ve never watched America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston, you’re missing the best nature/travel show.
@baratunde
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I was asked to write a first person piece on my time in Washington, D.C. for tomorrow's Telegram (in light of Wednesday's siege) and I came across this.
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I am missing NL very much now.
Don’t mean to be repetitive about ice conditions and icebergs around the Northeast Avalon this year but I can’t remember the last time we had this much pack ice in St. John’s Harbour.
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My God, My God. I reported a tweet from a man who posted a photo of an axe and rope and said they were looking forward to a blind date. Twitter responded saying it did not violate their policy. I saw other women saying they reported it. Stunned beyond belief here.
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I am heartbroken. One of my favourite people on this planet. An exceptional co-worker. The world has lost a great talent.
We are heartbroken to share the news that Robin Short passed away at home with his family by his side following complications resulting from Glioblastoma.
He was a Dad, Son, loving husband, loyal friend, and mentor.
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Just slipped on icy sidewalk- looked safe but pure ice under new layer of new snow, whacked the back of my head. Be careful walking today. A passing motorist to see if I was OK.
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My full story today on this historic decsion. I spent many, many days as the sole reporter in the courtroom/following this case.
@Saltwire
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As Pride week kicks off in St. John's, I walked into the past and asked classmates what would it be like if I was out in 1980s high school.
@SaltWireNetwork
@LGBT
@lgbtqnation
@StJohnsPrideNL
@pflagcanada
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Was contemplating possibly booking a spring vacation. Preliminary, but among different destinations, the living room is looking good. But if I wait, the front verandah might be desirable by late May/June.
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Crying again reading this beautiful and gracefully written tribute by
@telybrendan
to
@telyrobinshort
It’s surreal he is gone.
@SaltWireNetwork
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True story - woke up by a text and now being harassed by some missus who found a slip of paper her boyfriend has with my name and number on it.Told her (in vain) I am in the media and that is why he had it and I’ve blocked her number now.
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Today has been a difficult day. If you can, please consider supporting local journalism by subscribing and bring our co-workers back. In the world of journalism, it's private media that is the most vulnerable.
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Oh my heart. Was looking for a file on my computer and found this. Jilly pup's first summer. I miss you so much puppy girl.
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Well I have another grandnephew today! Don’t know when I’ll get to meet him but glad everything turned out well.
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I ask again why are those people who ru. Out in front of cars to try to get money by the Dejta not being charged with jaywalking. It’s really dangerous.
@RNC_PoliceNL
@CityofStJohns
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For every person who is nasty or gloats about the situation
@SaltWireNews
is in there are so many who support us and realize how vital our voice is. I've had the privilege to work with so many passionate people who've hung in there and not just the journalists.
@SaltWireNews
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Natalie MacMaster playing alongside video of Emily Tuck. Just, just ....
#NovaScotiaRemembers
#NovaScotiaStrong
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When you have to tell your cat, "I'm going out to shovel. Don't you be messaging anybody on Teams."
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I am finding it really tough to not tear up on this last editing shift with
@Telebookmark
albeit we're working remotely. He does so much at The Telegram not sure how we will cope without him. Cheers to all his accomplishments and best of luck in the future.
@SaltWireNetwork
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Terribly sad and shocked to hear of
@GeorgeMurphyOil
's passing. My deepest condolences to his family. He was always great to interview and just a nice guy. A big loss for the province.
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Back working at the office fir first time in more than a year and my calendar is locked in time. Tearing up a bit because back then my pup was still with us.
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At Bannerman Park and dude has his dog off leash and it’s over bugging my pup. I told him to leash the dog. Tons of kids around. So if one of them got knocked over, the dog would be blamed. Be sensible YYT dog parents.
@CityofStJohns
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I just scrolled past some post from some fashion outfit: what to wear and what not to wear after 50. I say wear what you want to wear, as long as it's within the standards of public decency.
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Week one as a hospital patient has been agonizing. Will I survive week 2?
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I had to pull my arthritic dog up an embankment today because three people would not move over/go single file on wide sidewalk; street was too busy for us to walk out into. Please show courtesy to others, pedestrian groups.
@HappyCitySJ
@CityofStJohns
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Called my uncle lunchtime to wish him a happy VE Day 75th anniversary. Just always so amazed at what that generation did. for us all.
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Thinking of not bothering to set my house alarm overnight because in order to rob me, the thieves would have to shovel me out first!
#nlwx
@SaltWireNetwork
@StJohnsTelegram
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These two young men were brave enough to speak to me about their addictions, others about their struggles with money for food. I wanted to give their struggles a voice.
@SaltWireNetwork
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Bastard came banging on my door this afternoon and now I find out the creep broke into a neighbour’s car - he’s getting a cane upside the head if he tries to come on my house again.
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It is just hitting me how much it sucks when you have no immediate family in province and everyone is celebrating the double bubble while all the solo people are still just the solo people.
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Why is a panhandler allowed to conduct his business in the middle of a Downtown street (no medium) standing on yellow line? If he gets hit, driver will be vilified.
@CityofStJohns
@RNC_PoliceNL
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Thanks very much to
@JonathanGalgay
and Zita Murphy for telling me about Frances Galgay.
@StJohnsTelegram
@SaltWireNetwork
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Well for my birthday I got a vaccine! Also a little jug and a big jug of pills. The vaccine I am happy about, but not the pharmacy shocker.
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Some personal news - I bought my first pair of yellow pants today ever because they were on sale. Pale yellow khakis. So, help me out - can you wear those in fall/winter or are they a spring thing?
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And body need a cane? - Blackmarsh Dominion. Crutches are $5. Looks like they are all going fast.
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Did you know this? I did not. All the years getting propane tank filled, Costco guy told me today not to put it in or set it on garbage bag. Which I do to protect hatch floor from stains (as tanks age they get surface rust). Friction from plastic bag could cause explosion.
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Anyone else scrutinize the hour by hour forecast to see exactly what the opportune time is to shovel the expected snowfall before it turns to rain? Am thinking 6-6:3 p.m. today.
#nlwx
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It's Ok to be outside going for jog, walk, bike ride if not self isolating, says Dr. Janice Fitzgerald. Hopefully that settles that debate. Altogether now: YOU CAN GO FOR A WALK. But keep your six foot distance from other humans. Dogs applauding.
@SaltWireNetwork
@thetelegram
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People having affairs must be having some hard time coming up with excuses - they can’t say they’re working late if working from home and only one person per house allowed to grocery shop once a week.
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So, finally are the masses realizing health care professionals are more valuable to society than grossly paid sports stars?
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Standing in line at Costco to pay for supplies while waiting for tire changeover dude stands shoulder to shoulder with me. Asked him to give me space. Why don’t these guys understand it doesn’t get them through checkout any faster????
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Time to take a lunch walk. I think it's important for everyone's well being to get fresh air... while being safe. And today before the storm starts.
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This took my breath away. Reminds me of taking my Jilly pup to one of her most favourite places, Petty Harbour, when we were both seriously ill. She didn't make it past a week from that 2020 outing. I'm still here missing her every single day.
A man who took his terminal dog to see the sea for the last time wrote:
"I'm crazy for bringing you here in your condition... but I wanted to give you that emotion... I know that you love to see the vastness of the sea; the same immensity of love I have for you, Greta. (from FB)
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My heart is shattered that my little grandniece Liv has to do this, yet another generation must stand up because of racism in the world and the brutal situation in the US. I never in my life have understood how any group of people can define themselves as superior.
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Seven in hospital and two in intensive care....in NL. My thoughts are with all the families of everyone who is dealign with this.
@SaltWireNetwork
@StJohnsTelegram
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Brendan
@telybrendan
is one of the most talented writers on the planet, a nice guy with an amazing intellect and I wish him all the best in retirement. He will be greatly missed at The Tely.
@SaltWireNetwork
"What an honour it has been for me to have been part of The Telegram and the family within; to have engaged with the local community, especially with those of you in sports; and to have my words considered by others," writes a retiring
@TelyBrendan
.
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For the love of the punctuation God. 1990s not 1990's. 1980s not 80's. The Smiths not the Smith's unless possessive.
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I wish
@CityofStJohns
would ban fireworks esp. downtown. Nice to be woken up when you have to work early by some jerk setting them off on a late Sunday night.
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Ches Crosbie steps down from PC leadership, says he listened to his family. Ends speech with “God guard thee Newfoundland.
@StJohnsTelegram
@SaltWireNetwork
#nlpoli
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Life without a dog / you get more rattled by the creepy men parked in trail parking lots.
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BREAKING: RC church tells parishioners to expect downsizing/real estate sales to pay abuse compensation.
@StJohnsTelegram
@SaltWireNetwork
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No sidekick in the lockdown bubble this time. Five months later I still miss the pup tremendously. I can only imagine how people who have lost family feel.
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@Johnrockdoc
@JanewayNL
So are you, the premier
@DwightBallNL
and Dr. Fitzgerald wearing your jammies during the Friday briefing?
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Why is it when a bolt has about 100 places to fall, it always automatically lands under the deck? Every manufacturer should be required to include extra bolts for when this happens.
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I love that Eggy cat comes to the door when I come home just like the late Jilly pup.
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@BoydinNL
Spot on Boyd. I don’t give a shit how he missed out on being RCMP officer or any other boohoo in his life. He was an evil demon nothing else.
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Parked beside a vehicle and the winter tires are totally smooth - is that a new type of tire.
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Hi folks I have done a walkthrough at the Avalon Mall and have a story to tell about the plans for reoopening. Don't judge me but I could smell buttery popcorn, even though the theatre has been closed for months. (and will remain closed in Level 3).
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First day out in months without 4-5 layers. Just one light winter jacket. Sun is shining and hope of spring is here.
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A massive congratulations to all the
@SaltWireNews
nominees at the
@atlanticJawards
. You rock. I did not enter anything this year but cheering you all.
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