Drew Brown

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Drew Brown has been Editor-in-Chief of The Independent since 2019. He holds a BA (Hons.) and MA in political science from Memorial University. He was a PhD candidate in political theory and Canadian politics at the University of Alberta, but left the program to pursue journalism full time in 2017. He was a national politics columnist for VICE Canada from 2015 to 2019, and his work has appeared in CBC, Newfoundland Quarterly, The Deep, The Scope, The Overcast, and The Guardian. He grew up in Grand Falls-Windsor and currently lives in St. John’s, NL.

Furey Foretells Future for Friends at Board of Trade

Premier and industry leaders bet big on immigration, tech, and mining at the 2022 St. John's Board of Trade conference—but health care remains troubled.

May 13, 2022

NL Budget 2022: The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same

Budget 2022 features a reduced deficit and Health Authority amalgamation—against a backdrop of rising costs of living and an oil-focused ‘energy transition’.

Drew Brown and Elizabeth Whitten

April 8, 2022

Ches Crosbie Among ‘Freedom Convoy’ Donors, Leaked Data Reveals

The former PC leader insists he's supporting those fighting to protect their Charter rights, and that he agrees mandates should be lifted.

Drew Brown and Justin Brake

February 14, 2022

Sermon for the Winter Solstice, 2021

The wheel continues turning.

December 20, 2021

Taxes Rise to Hold Service Status Quo in 2022 St. John’s Budget

Facing a $13 million deficit, St. John’s City Council opted to raise mil rates in order to avoid serious service cuts in Budget 2022.

Drew Brown and Elizabeth Whitten

December 13, 2021

Together, let’s make 2022 The Indy’s biggest year yet.

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December 1, 2021

I’m a Newfoundlander Born and Bred and I’ll Owe Debt Til I Die

Let’s take Finance Minister Siobhan Coady at face value: what does it mean that “debt” is our birthright as Newfoundlanders and Labradorians?

November 29, 2021

Progressive Dreams Deferred in 2021 St. John’s City Election

Ophelia Ravencroft makes history in Ward 2, while a seven-way race in the At-Large field sees all incumbents—plus Ron Ellsworth—re-elected.

Drew Brown and Elizabeth Whitten

September 29, 2021

A Tale of Two Elections—Redux

One September 2021 election down, one to go. Some thoughts about where we are, where we're going, and the candidates who might take us there.

September 27, 2021

A Tale of Two St. John’s Elections

You don't often have two levels of government up for grabs at the same time. So it's worth looking at issues where they overlap—like housing.

August 30, 2021

Commentary Editorial

Back to the Future—and Back to the Campaign Trail(s)

Let's take a look at the first week of an apparently very important federal election that nobody actually wanted to have.

August 23, 2021

Support The Indy’s Back-to-Back Election Coverage

With the 2021 federal & municipal elections happening at the same time, Newfoundland & Labrador needs independent journalism more than ever.

August 16, 2021