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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

Ward 1 candidates photos in alphabetical order: Jill Bruce, Jenn Deon, and Mark Nichols.
St. John’s City Election 2021: Ward 1
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September 13, 2021

We asked Ward 1 candidates a dozen questions about why they’re running, the issues facing the city, and what they want to do about them.

Ward 2 candidates in alphabetical order: Art Puddister, Ophelia Ravencroft, Peter Whittle, and Derek Winsor
St. John’s City Election 2021: Ward 2
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September 13, 2021

We asked Ward 2 candidates a dozen questions about why they’re running, the issues facing the city, and what they want to do about them.

Ward 3 candidates in alphabetical order: Walter Harding, Jamie Korab, and Greg Noseworthy.
St. John’s City Election 2021: Ward 3
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September 13, 2021

We asked Ward 3 candidates a dozen questions about why they’re running, the issues facing the city, and what they want to do about them.