Announcement

New LJI Journalist Announcement

Our recent search for a full-time journalist was successful!
The hiring of Iona Coe brings our staff to three.

Although a relative newcomer to Saint John, over the past couple of years Iona has taken great pleasure in very much making the city her home.

Hailing from the UK, Iona spent ten years working in the House of Commons, proofreading, writing, and researching, among other things. She also set cryptic crosswords, notably for the Independent newspaper, under the pseudonym, Commoner.

Her first job after arriving in New Brunswick was a freelance position writing for St. Stephen’s St Croix Courier, where they gained journalistic experience including reporting on the mysterious sport of Ice Hockey.

She has also written about concrete and casinos.

Iona’s position exists thanks to funding from the Community Radio Fund of Canada via their Local Journalism Initiative grant.

Funding from this grant has also expanded the duties and roles of our Programming Facilitator. Jai’s expanded hours will be split equally between his normal duties and his new role.

If there’s a story you think needs covered you can find Iona’s contact info here.