Newfoundland Twitter Top 20

Posted by On April 21, 2015 0 Comment

Twitter has been around since 2006 but only in the last few years has it really taken off in the province.  While we can’t say that we have access to any statistics on Twitter users in the province, it seems like almost everyone has an account on the social media service.  A large majority of these people with accounts tend to tweet sporadically, but others have embraced getting their message out 140 characters at a time.

So what we’ve tried to do is assemble the top 20 Twitter accounts of people or businesses tied to the province.  While this list is highly subjective and based on who we find to be entertaining, we did base our list on the following couple of factors:

  • They have to be frequent tweeters
  • They have to provide value in the form of information or humour

If you feel we’ve left someone out or feel like someone should have been left off the list, please let us know – either in the comments below or on Twitter with the hashtag #NLTwitter20

The Top 20

k-rock97.5 K-Rock

St. John’s based radio station



Provides a great mix of humor and information, and also helps Newfoundlanders finally get answers to the important questions.

 

ryan-snoddonRyan Snoddon

CBC Meteorologist



Given our climate the weather man is typically one of the most popular people in the province (or unpopular depending on his forecast). Although he’s originally from Ontario, he’s been in the province long enough to qualify for this list in our eyes.

 

Allan HawcoAllan Hawco

Actor



The Republic of Doyle star interacts frequently with fans and often provided a look behind the scenes at the RoD set.

 

Rick MercerRick Mercer

Comedian/Actor



The Rick Mercer Report star provides links to some of his best material as well as some off the cuff humor.  He also has the biggest following of anyone on this list with over 740,000 followers.

 

Shannon TweedShannon Tweed

Reality Star/Model



Tweed is an active Twitter user with over 27,000 tweets and despite living in Los Angeles she has never forgotten her roots.

 

terry-ryanTerry Ryan

Hockey Player/Author


Former Montreal Canadiens’ first round pick tweets on everything from hockey, to music, to his new career as an author.

 

Allan Doyle

Alan Doyle

Musician/Author



Member of Great Big Sea and author of “Boy on Bridge” keeps us updated while at home and on the road.

 

 karl-wellsKarl Wells

Food Critic



Local foodie keeps you up to date on restaurants around town.

 

fred-huttonFred Hutton

News Director



The news director at VOCM will make sure you’re always in the loop. We’re also pretty sure he didn’t sleep at all during the entirety of #darknl in 2014.

 

 candice-udleCandice Udle

Morning Show Host



One third of the K-Rock morning show (currently on maternity leave). Worth the follow for the pictures of Pierre alone.

 

shaun-majumderShaun Majumder

Actor/Comedian



From his take on weed legalization in Colorado to his behind the scenes look at his shows, this funny man is a must follow.

 

paul-davisPremier of NL

Premier of Newfoundland



The official account of the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, although I believe Paul Davis may be just keeping this account warm for a few months. (Paul Davis’ personal account can be found here).

 

donny-dooleyDonny Dooley

Contrarian?



Tough to categorize this one, but from tweeting at “Frank” (i.e. the Pope) to calling out terrible drivers this VERY frequent tweeter is entertaining.

 

steve-kentSteve Kent

MHA



Became the voice of the government during #DARKNL when the premier was silent.  Continues to maintain a strong social media presence.

 

david-cochrane

David Cochrane

Reporter



CBC provincial affairs reporter provides in depth reporting and has his finger on the pulse of the provincial political scene.

 

Ryaryan-clearyn Cleary

MP



Current NDP MP and former Independent editor uses Twitter as a great outlet for his views on a variety of topics, political and otherwise.

 

george_murphy

George Murphy

MHA



NDP MHA and co-founder of the Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices will keep you up to date on the movement of gas prices.

 

seamus-oreganSeamus O’Regan

Broadcast Journalist/Politician


Former Canada AM co-host mixes thoughts on the province, Canada, and life on the upcoming campaign trail.

 

paddy_dalyPaddy Daly

Radio Personality



The talkative VOCM Openline host uses Twitter as a great supplement to his call in show.

 

brian_walsh

Brian Walsh

Meteorologist



The weather is so important to the province that TWO meteorologists make the cut. Seriously though, Brian provides great analysis of approaching systems and is quick to answer any weather related questions.

That’s our list for 2015.  What are your thoughts on who made the list?  Do you think someone was omitted that deserved to be here? Let us know in the comments below!

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