Jenna Head

Journalist

Jenna Head is a journalist working with the CBC bureau in St. John's. She can be reached by email at [email protected].

Latest from Jenna Head

National Day of Mourning for killed workers held at Confederation Building

Dozens of people gathered at the Confederation Building on Monday for the National Day of Mourning for those killed or injured on the job.
CANADA VOTES 2025

Here's what voters said as they cast ballots across N.L. on election day

Newfoundlanders and Labradorians were some of the first Canadians to cast their ballots on election day.

N.L. government commits to repairing 5th water bomber 7 years after grounding

All of Newfoundland and Labrador's five water bombers will be in service for the 2026-27 wildfire season, promises the provincial government.

Nurses' union doubles down on concerns over possible move of gynecology to Janeway

Registered Nurses' Union president Yvette Coffey says moving gynecology care to the Janeway children hospital is not a political issue, it's an health-care issue for women and children.

Medical association willing to 'wait and see' health authority's plan for Janeway

The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association cancelled a joint news conference with the the province's nurses' union on Wednesday following a meeting with health authority CEO Pat Parfrey to discuss the future of the Janeway Children's Hospital.

As women's health unit might relocate to Janeway, pediatricians worry for future of N.L.'s children's hospital

This year's budget allocated $3 million to redevelop the children's hospital. The plan will see obstetrics and gynecology relocate to the Janeway. While some argue this will help patients get treated faster, some doctors worry that it will negatively impact pediatric care.

Teachers' union praising N.L.'s 'nuts and bolts type of budget'

Trent Langdon, president of Newfoundland and Labrador's Teacher's Association, says budget 2025-26 gives the education system "what it needs."

Opposition leaders call N.L.'s 2025 budget 'recycled' and 'uninspiring'

Opposition party leaders from Newfoundland and Labrador's Progressive Conservatives and New Democrats say the 2025-26 provincial budget is “recycled” and paints an “uninspiring” picture of the province.

N.L. tables stay-the-course budget with projected $372M deficit and record spending

Newfoundland and Labrador has tabled a 2025-26 provincial budget that responds to uncertainty from the United States with record spending, while delaying its return to a balanced budget by another year.

Family of Jacob Anstey regifts donated wheelchair accessible van on his birthday

The family of Jacob Anstey is donating a wheelchair accessible van — originally given to them last year — to another family in need to honour the memory of the young boy on what would have been his 12th birthday.