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Kenny Sharpe

Kenny Sharpe comes to The Independent with more than 20 years’ experience as a journalist. A philosophy and psychology graduate from MUN, he grew up between Brigus, Bay Roberts and Upper Island Cove. He has worked as a news editor and political reporter. He was a national reporter with The Globe and Mail, and most recently has been working as an Atlantic producer with CBC’s Parliamentary Bureau and as assignment editor for the radio program World Report. Kenny is an alumnus of the Arthur F. Burns Fellowship through the Washington-based International Centre for Journalists, which supported him working as a foreign correspondent in Europe based with Reuters in Berlin. He has a Master of Journalism degree from Toronto Metropolitan University. Find Kenny on Bluesky and TikTok.

Kenny's Latest Articles

Residents confront St. John’s mayor, who says city is ‘in pretty good shape’

During public event, Danny Breen acknowledged issues as residents challenged him on safety, development, council fights, and even the threat of a class-action lawsuit

BP withdrawal from Bay du Nord a ‘win’: climate advocates

Equinor says controversial project still on track, as concerned residents ask oil execs tough questions during public meetings this week

In historic first, St. John’s Anglican Cathedral set to host Pride service in 2027

Congregants gasped in support when they heard the announcement, made during a special queer-inclusive worship at St. Mark’s Church

Parks Canada signals no involvement in Johnson Geo Centre’s future

Federal agency responsible for managing Canada’s national parks, historic sites says it hopes Signal Hill grounds will continue to be available for public use

St. John’s residents uncertain, concerned over Memorial University building sales on Signal Hill

Some wonder if a land deed potentially issued from the Catholic Church to the people of Signal Hill could carry some weight