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Elizabeth Whitten

Elizabeth Whitten is a St. John’s-based journalist and The Independent’s St. John’s municipal politics reporter. She’s previously worked for allNewfoundlandLabrador and Downhome Magazine, and her work has been published by CBC, The Overcast, and the Toronto Star. She’s currently writing a book about how Dr. Cluny Macpherson invented the gas mask in World War One.

Elizabeth's Latest Articles

St. John's City Hall on a clear day
What Odds at City Hall: 1 November 2021

Wherein two people are approved to sit on the 2025 Canada Summer Games Host Society Board, and the situation with the Growlers is discussed.

St. John's City Hall on a clear day
What Odds at City Hall: 25 October 2021

Wherein Council whips through cleaning up the Paul Reynolds Centre, approving a new restaurant, selling some land, and appointing new Boards.

St. John's City Hall on a clear day
What Odds at City Hall: 18 October 2021

The new council awards contracts for work, including cleanup after Hurricane Larry—plus, the city experiences some technical difficulties.

St. John's City Hall on a clear day
What Odds at City Hall: 12 October 2021

The new council gets sworn in and down to business: approving funding, rezoning a lot on Kenmount Road, and closing streets for filming.

RNC police cruiser on Harbour Drive in St. John's.
Here Comes the Fuzz? Candidates Float More Police

Some city council candidates are calling for more policing in St. John's, but community organizers say 'more' is not necessarily 'better'.

At-Large Candidates, 2021, in alphabetical order: Maggie Burton, Paul Combden, Tom Davis, Ron Ellsworth, Debbie Hanlon, Sandy Hickman, Meghan Hollett, Mark House, Anne Malone, Steve Parsons, Raymond Petten, Jess Puddister, Greg Smith
St. John’s City Election 2021: At-Large

We asked At-Large candidates a dozen questions about why they’re running, the issues facing the city, and what they want to do about them.

Ward 4 Councillor Ian Froude.
St. John’s City Election 2021: Ward 4

We spoke to Ward 4 Councillor Ian Froude about his acclamation, the issues facing the incoming council, and his priorities for the new term.

Ward 5 candidates in alphabetical order: Donnie Earle, Scott Fitzgerald, Carl Ridgeley, and Brenda Walsh.
St. John’s City Election 2021: Ward 5

We asked Ward 5 candidates a dozen questions about why they’re running, the issues facing the city, and what they want to do about them.

St. John's Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary
St. John’s City Election 2021: Deputy Mayor

We spoke to Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary about her acclamation, the issues facing the incoming council, and her priorities for the new term.

St. John's Mayor Danny Breen.
St. John’s City Election 2021: Mayor

We spoke to Mayor Danny Breen about his acclamation, issues facing the incoming council, priorities for the new term, and regionalization.