Maddie Ryan

Journalist

Maddie Ryan is a reporter and associate producer in St. John's. Reach her at madison.ryan@cbc.ca.

Latest from Maddie Ryan

N.L. government partners for high-flying medical transportation pilot program

A new partnership between Newfoundland and Labrador and a national charity will help some patients fly for treatment at no upfront cost. Labrador Affairs Minster Lisa Dempster says the pilot project is a “beautiful” thing.

Fogo Island protestors remain aboard Astron W ferry

People on both Bell Island and Fogo Island want the Astron W vessel on their respective ferry runs, but on Friday afternoon the Newfoundland and Labrador government said the vessel remains docked at Fogo Island.

Can't crack open a cold one: N.L. only province to abstain from alcohol trade agreement

Customers in Newfoundland and Labrador are out of luck if they were hoping to buy a specific beer or spirit from another province without having to leave.

Hydro-Québec suspends work at Gull Island as Innu protesters block site

Hydro-Québec says it's suspending geotechnical work at Gull Island after several members of Labrador's Innu community blocked the area in protest.

There's 'no going back' for the 2SLGBTQ+ community, says St. John's Pride co-chair

Organizers behind St. John's Pride are looking to a brighter future with this year's celebration of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. The theme for 2025 is "no going back."

Danny Breen seeks re-election as St. John's mayor

St. John's Mayor Danny Breen is running again in the October municipal election.

Indie filmmaker says smaller production squeezed amidst N.L. industry boom

Newfoundland and Labrador is a hotspot for film and television production this summer but some people working on smaller projects are dealing with resource constraints.

Son of Newfoundland soldier retraces his father's footsteps – all the way to England

Ian Kelly made a trip to the south of England to commemorate Newfoundland's Memorial Day while honouring his father, who served in the 59th (Newfoundland) Regiment during the Second World War.

No fires, no fireworks: Bans in St. John's area lead to scaled-back Canada Day celebrations

Residents of the St. John's area are reminded that "no fires" also means no fireworks. A fire ban was put in place just two days before Canada Day celebrations get underway.

Young musicians are embracing the art of punk rock posters

The telephone poles scattered across downtown St. John’s, N.L. make up a museum of the city’s musical past. The young punk rock scene is keeping the do-it-yourself tradition of making posters alive— at a time when artificial intelligence can produce a graphic with a simple prompt.