Todd Battis @battisctv Twitter profile

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3 years

Dear Tampa; we’re taking your Cup then we’re coming for your baseball team. Love, Montreal

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Gordon Lightfoot wrote ‘Sundown’ at a spot on this lake in the Kawarthas. When it sets tonight I’ll think of him.

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You know this if you saw @CTVNationalNews tonight, but for transparency, I think important to say I knew the shooter. We grew up together in NB and graduated high school together. I sympathize with the loved ones of the victims.

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Good night Nova Scotia. Rest well.

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It’s only a move of about 10 meters down the hall, but today I make to trip from one office to the next as I start on the 6pm anchor desk @CTVAtlantic . Busy news day, I hope you can join us.

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Celebrating a milestone. Today ⁦anchor Steve Murphy marks 40 years on the air with ⁦ @CTVAtlantic ⁩ , a remarkable achievement.

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A state of emergency during this pandemic means no funerals. No memorials. No community gatherings. The mourning will be done in isolation. So terribly sad. @CTVNews

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Just a quick thank you for the kind notes. Your generosity is humbling. I hope to earn your trust and viewership.

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Nick Beaton pushed his wife’s plea for personal protective equipment for caregivers like her. Kristen was shot a week ago. His tenacity has resulted in hundreds of masks and other equipment being donated from outside NS. At the worst time of his life he’s helped others. @CTVNews

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Tareq Hadhad, a Syrian refugee who with his family operate a successful NS chocolate company becomes a Canadian citizen after four years. 49 people from 14 countries joined him. ⁦⁦ @CTVNews ⁩

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Congratulations to my life long pal Michael ⁦ @deAdder ⁩ for being named to the Order of Canada. Tremendous recognition for his work as a political cartoonist for ⁦ @washingtonpost ⁩ and others. (Below: one of a few originals I’m pleased to possess) ⁦

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Dear followers, wherever you are I know you realize how difficult a week it has been in Nova Scotia. I wish you all a peaceful, pleasant weekend. As always, thank you for your support and feedback. (Pic: @seandmcmullen )

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4 years

O Canada... wish you were here. Love Halifax.

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Just a bit of snow at my folks’ back door in Riverview, NB. #storm @CTVAtlantic

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A newly installed segment of the remains of twin towers gifted to the town of Gander by NYC firefighters. Today we leave Gander after the 9/11 20th anniversary. Always emotional and inspiring. @CTVNews @NTVNewsNL

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Good news update: Landyn Toney has wrapped up his six day journey across Nova Scotia raising awareness of the legacy of residential schools. Along the way he raised $25,000 in donations. @CTVNews @CTVAtlantic

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Over the past two weeks Canada and the world have been comforted and moved by the work of @CH_Cartoon and @deAdder Both Halifax based artists. We are lucky to have such talent. Both I am proud to call friends.

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Flags at half mast at NS RCMP HQ. @CTVNews ⁦ @CTVAtlantic ⁩

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Nova Scotia editorial cartoonist Bruce MacKinnon @chronicleherald captures the feeling perfectly. @CTVAtlantic @CTVNews

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For 35 year Steve Murphy has been at the helm of a ⁦ @CTVAtlantic ⁩ newscast. Tonight he signs off. A rare achievement in Canadian broadcasting and certainly one worth celebrating. ⁦ @CTVNews ⁩

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5 years

Why you shouldn't park in front of hydrants. When Halifax NS fire crews couldn't go around the car, they went through it.

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Cant help but think the old A&W drive up, stay in your car restaurant was clearly decades ahead of its time.

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She’s someone’s hero. I hope she’s treated as such. #stormcoffee

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After recent troubling outbreaks, New Brunswick is reporting 0 new cases of Covid today. @CTVAtlantic @CTVNews

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The NS Premier’s “warning” becomes a hashtag, launches a thousand memes and this TShirt that has already sold out and raised $45,000 for charity. ⁦ @CTVAtlantic ⁩ ⁦ @CTVNews ⁩

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@CAFinUS Here is the statue to Mona Parsons in Wolfville, NS.

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Give a thought for Truro. A community of roughly 15,000. Some families of shooting victims live there, as does the family of an Armed Forces member lost last week, and now this boy’s family and friends praying for the best.

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4 years

Search for missing 3-year-old boy shifts to recovery operation in Truro, N.S.

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Halloween is a week away but don't bother. Mandy MacArthur has already won. #HalifaxCrane @CTVNews @CTVAtlantic

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Seen at @HfxStanfield airport. It's a new day. @CTVNews

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Canadian Coast Guard released photos of scallop vessel ‘Atlantic Destiny’ sinking yesterday off NS. All 31 crew members were rescued. @CTVNews @CTVAtlantic @NTVNewsNL

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This is me with Gordon Danielson. Gord is retiring today after 42 years as a TV camera/editor. Nearly all of that time spent with @CTVNationalNews in the Atlantic Bureau. 1/3

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Nick Beaton just informed me he had a good phone conversation with the Prime Minister who assured him he’s working hard to get personal protective equipment to frontline caregivers like his wife Kristen. She was killed in the NS shooting. @CTVNews @CTVAtlantic

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Happy New Year all and thank you for your support and input. And to my Nova Scotia neighbours; may the darkness of this past year fade and 2021 shrine bright.

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Crowds gather along Nova Scotia highway, holding back traffic. This is in response to NS Premier effectively bursting the Atlantic Bubble just hours ahead of reopening. ⁦ @CTVNews ⁩

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7 years

After 25+ years reporting, I tend to toss out most media passes, this, however, is a keeper.

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5 years

A stunning shot of the Queen Mary departing Halifax Nova Scotia tonight under a harvest moon. Photo by @Kyleremcgregor

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2 years

This tweet will no doubt come back to bite me. But for the moment allow me to revel in the fact I’m in sneakers and no coat as it is +8c in January on the east coast. No it will not last, yes we will get buried in snow.

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Juno Beach, Normandy France. 14,000 Canadians stormed this place 76 years ago today. By battle’s end the Nazis were driven back at the cost of 5,000 Canadian soldiers. @CTVNews

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Thousands of #Raptors fans in Halifax NS for street viewing party. @CTVNews

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Farewell to Nova Scotia on Church Bells in Banff - YouTube

Farewell to Nova Scotia on Church Bells in Banff

A beautiful rendition of Farewell to Nova Scotia on the church bells in Banff. A heartfelt tribute to those lost in the senseless tragedy this week. Thank yo...

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Good morning from France. Most of the 300 veterans aboard a DDay anniversary cruise assembled for a "class" photo this morning. #DDay75 @CTVNews

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Al Poirier leaves a NS hospital after 101 days, much of that spent in a coma with Covid-19. An amazing recovery and story he shares tonight @CTVNationalNews

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30 yrs ago today my career started with my first TV report on CFPL/London Ontario. It was the perfect place for a young journo. Supportive, encouraging and fun pros led by the wonderful news veteran, George Clarke. A career highlight, I’ll always be grateful for my time there.

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4 years

Hey @NHL no COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia. Just sayin’. #playhere

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Meanwhile on the east coast...

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6 years

High tide pounding Halifax boardwalk from underneath. More coming up @CTVNationalNews #ATLstorm

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Kudos to buddy across the aisle on my flight, defying convention, ripping into that lobster he bought at Halifax airport.

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100-year-old N.S. woman survives after two-week battle with COVID-19

The Northwood long term care home in Halifax has been at the center of a devastating outbreak of COVID-19 for weeks. To date, 25 residents have died. However, while Northwood has seen its share of...

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CST Heidi Stevenson was a 23 year member. A mother of two. She worked at one time in community outreach. A very popular and visible officer. @CTVNEWS

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Halifax Nova Scotia breaks no snow record. December 31st. +10c Happy New Year all.

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Nova Scotians tuning into the daily Covid briefing like...

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No Oceanspray. Not sure if he was singing “Dreams” but here’s Jesus gliding through Halifax Nova Scotia last night.

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Nova Scotia and New Brunswick both announce 0 new cases of Covid Sunday. @CTVNews @CTVAtlantic

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Nova Scotia imposes vaccine mandate. All health care, long term care and education workers must get shots or be put on unpaid leave and risk job termination. @CTVAtlantic @CTVNews

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My current view from the @CTVAtlantic news desk. A busy news day, hope you’ll join me at 6.

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Nurses. Teacher. Guards. Officer. Mothers. Fathers. Grandmother. Sons. Daughters. The identities of victims and the lives they lived are being shared today in Nova Scotia. @CTVNews

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This is a moment of pride and yes, a bit of pain @CTVAtlantic . We’re sending two great reporter off to national newscasts. Now the entire country will benefit from their commitment and hard work. Best to @HeidiPCTV and @SarahPlowmanCTV

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Nice night to sit outside.

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FYI, this is a 10 minute drive from Halifax... in midday traffic.

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Meanwhile on the east coast...

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Just booked my vaccine appointment on the Nova Scotia Health website. Done in 3 minutes. Second shot automatically booked. Despite a rush of activity it went smoothly. Impressive.

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Good morning beautiful. #Bluenose ll

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A gift to humanity, taken on this day 50 years ago, the first photo of earth as Apollo 8 orbited the moon Christmas Eve 1968. ⁦ @CTVNews ⁩

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4 years

If things do come in threes, Nova Scotia has suffered its trio of hurt this past month. Hopefully we’ve seen the last of the sorrow.

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The Royal couple in Halifax, NS 1976, on one of several visits to the city and many to Canada. For full coverage of Prince Philip’s death, turn to @ctvnewschannel @YourMorning and @ctvnews .ca . @CTVAtlantic

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To my followers who celebrate this day, a very Merry Christmas! (“Christmas Eve 2021” by @MarkInHalifax )

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Thanksgiving is essentially cancelled in New Brunswick. Premier Higgs restricted all household gatherings from this Friday night to midnight Mon/Tues. No visitors allowed into any homes. Restrictions in place in response to rising Covid numbers. @CTVNews @CTVAtlantic

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94 year old UK vet Henry Cullen stormed Juno Beach with Canadians. He got very emotional saying his medals have always been in honour of Canada's soldiers who died in front of him. @CTVNews

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Swiss Air. 20 years ago today.

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Congratulations to Halifax’s own @bgproudfoot for winning #Oscars for Best Documentary Short !!! @CTVAtlantic

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Is it too early to start campaigning for a statue of Alexa McDonough in Halifax? Being the first woman to lead a major political party is just one reason.

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Big news for New Brunswick today; the province is reporting 0 new Covid cases. @CTVAtlantic @CTVNews

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The first sunrise in North America. Good morning from St.John's, NL. @CTVNews

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Poppies near Juno Beach Normandy, France. #RememberenceDay @CTVNews

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Everything has gone to hell since I took the Christmas tree down.

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Happy Thanksgiving from historic Georges Island in Halifax harbour.

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@ThatEricAlper Man gets testy with family as he works from home.

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Normandy, France

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12 year old Landyn is walking a long stretch of Nova Scotia to raise awareness about the legacy of Canada’s residential schools. Meet this inspiring young man @CTVNationalNews tonight.

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Hey it's Viola Desmond on today's Google doodle. On this, the 104th date of her birth, New Glasgow NS is renaming a street in her honour. ⁦ @CTVNews ⁩

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Great grandfather; James “Sid” Battis, 85th NS Highlanders. Lewis machine gunner. Fought Vimy Ridge. Killed June, 1917 near Lens, France. Left wife and three small children in Moncton, NB. #RemembranceDay

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Molly and James were so moved by the musical, they came to Gander from California for the 9/11 commemoration weekend. Happy to discover the hospitality depicted in show is authentic. ⁦ @CTVNews ⁩ ⁦ @NTVNewsNL ⁩

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'Tell me there is no health-care crisis:' N.S. cancer patient challenges premier in viral video. Her story ⁦ @CTVNationalNews ⁩

'Tell me there is no health-care crisis:' N.S. cancer patient challenges premier in viral video

In a video that has gone viral, a Nova Scotia cancer patient is daring the premier to meet with her and tell her there is no health-care crisis in the province.

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More tragedy for Nova Scotia as Snowbirds team member killed in Kamloops, B.C. crash identified as Capt. Jenn Casey from Halifax. @CTVAtlantic

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16 years ago today, a premmie came in our lives. He seemed to sprout from this to this... overnight. #bigboy #HappyBirthday 🎉

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In his 43 years as a @CTVAtlantic news camera operator Pat Kennedy has done it all. He never lost his passion, has been a constant inspiration to young TV types. A retirement well earned!!

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From @chronicleherald , the great @CH_Cartoon offers his take on today’s arrival of plane with 300 Ukrainian refugees arriving in Halifax, NS today. More @CTVAtlantic at 6pm.

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Congratulations to Bruce MacKinnon ⁦ @CH_Cartoon ⁩ . The Halifax artist one of five editorial cartoonists honoured with a stamp by ⁦⁦ @canadapostcorp ⁩ . ⁦ @CTVAtlantic ⁩ ⁦ @CTVNews ⁩

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@etechcomputing @farrahsafiakhan @CTVNews There is no glorifying the shooter. We are reporting facts as they become known. It is my job as a reporter to be as truthful and upfront with viewers as possible. The victims have been and will increasingly, as we learn of them, be the focus of attention. As they should.

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Bedford Hwy could be closed for sometime.

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Who played it better? Peggy's Cove NS pick up pond hockey 1950 vs 2018 @CTVNews

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Honour to be nominated among such strong reporting. This is only possible because so many brave women felt it was important to share their painful stories. I thank them.

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4 years

Congratulations to the finalists in the Scoop category: 🏆Debra Arbec (CBC-Montreal) 🏆Joanne Chianello, Jennifer Chevalier (CBC-Ottawa) 🏆Todd Battis (CTV National News) 🏆Steven Chase, Robert Fife, Sean Fine (The Globe and Mail) 🏆Dave Battagello (Windsor Star) #CAJawards

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Italy's youth attend morning ceremony in Ravenna. They are taught of the Canadians who did so much to liberate their city on this day in 1944. @CTVNews

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2 years

Hello dinner. #NSLobster

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100 years ago today a legend was born with the launch of the schooner Bluenose. A fishing boat built for speed that helped create the identity of a province. @CTVAtlantic @CTVNews

How the Bluenose became one of the world's fastest boats and helped create the identity of a...

As Nova Scotia begins to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the launch of Canada's most famous vessel, CTV Atlantic Bureau Chief Todd Battis takes a look at how Bluenose became one of the world...

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Some of Nova Scotia 85th Highlanders. Including my g-grandfather bottom right. In a late day charge, they attacked the “pimple” of Vimy Ridge. The Canadian memorial stands on the spot they took on this day 1917.

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It’s a record!!! Thank you to everyone who dug deep to support #iwktelethon and the Maritimes children’s health centre!! See you next year!! ⁦ @CTVAtlantic ⁩