
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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Danny Breen seeks re-election as St. John's mayor
St. John's Mayor Danny Breen is running again in the October municipal election.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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