John White
John is the Director of News for Vista Radio. He has more than 32 years of experience in journalism, with an early eye cast to digital news innovations. He attends the Online News Association conference every year to learn about the cutting edge opportunities for his team to adopt and adapt.
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Employer-driven immigration pilot launches in West Kootenays
A new immigration pilot has been launched in the West Kootenays to attract and retain talent for critical local jobs.
Record breaking heat scoots through the Koots
If it felt abnormally hot in the West Kootenays on Monday, it’s because it was.
BC SPCA urges keeping pets out of hot vehicles as summer weather arrives
With summer weather arriving across the province, the BC SPCA is urging the public to remember the risks associated with leaving pets in vehicles on hot days.
BC Highway Patrol sees safest Victoria Day long weekend in years
For the first time in six years, there were no fatalities on any BC highways during this years Victoria Day long weekend.
Liberals earn fourth-consecutive mandate
Tonight's result marks a fourth-consecutive mandate for the Liberal party.
Polls are now closed across Canada and the counting begins
The counting has been well underway in the rest of Canada east of the Pacific time zone.
Canadians head to the polls in ‘most important election of our time’
Polling stations are officially open across the country for those who have not already voted in advance polls.
Carney to meet premiers on Canadian response as Trump imposes sweeping tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Canada's premiers Thursday to discuss possible retaliatory measures against the United States after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs affecting nearly every country in the world.
Canadians headed to the polls April 28
Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the Governor General this morning to officially dissolve parliament and launch a brief, 37-day campaign.
Trudeau slams Trump’s blanket tariffs as ‘a very dumb thing’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took aim at U.S. President Donald Trump today (Tuesday), condemning his blanket tariffs as “a...
Vista Radio announces CRTC approval to purchase several radio stations in B.C.
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved Vista Radio’s purchase of 21 Bell Media radio stations, including...
Trudeau matches Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs
U.S. president Donald Trump delivered on his threats to launch a trade war on Canada Saturday. Trump dropped a...
Trump unleashes tariff attack on Canada
U.S. president Donald Trump delivered on his threats to launch a trade war on Canada.Several unnamed senior officials told...
Freeland resignation stirs suggestions PM should follow
You could not blame Prime Minister Justin Trudeau if he looks like he has seen a ghost.After reportedly offering...
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Trail’s air cadets squadron turning 75
Trail's 531 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets have started their training year. This is a significant year as it marks the 75th anniversary of the squadron and the 50th year of females in the cadet program.
River safety sign being installed at Fort Shepherd
FortisBC said the structure will support one of six new safety signs, intended to alert the public to potential hazards and restricted zones near the Waneta dam.
Infrastructure, housing, UNDRIP will top agenda as local governments meet in Victoria next week
Members of local governments and First Nations are gathering in Victoria next week for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention.
B.C. Conservatives support federal bill to classify intimate partner killings as first-degree murder
B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder.
“Please stop”: Eby says Alberta’s pipeline dream jeopardizes B.C. projects
Premier David Eby said Alberta’s push for a new pipeline is a threat to existing major projects in B.C.
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