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.Â
Record breaking heat scoots through the Koots
If it felt abnormally hot in the West Kootenays on Monday, it’s because it was.Â
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.Â
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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New Glenmerry Elementary poised to open
Just shy of three years after breaking ground, a new elementary school in Trail is ready to welcome its first students.
FortisBC expects energy demand to peak on Wednesday
The company that provides power to much of the West Kootenay predicts electricity use within its service area will peak at 674 megawatts on Sept. 3.
RDKB receives over $1.1 million for FireSmart work
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has received its largest grant to date for a program dedicated to making local homes and properties more wildfire resilient.
B.C. receives first payout of $936M in landmark tobacco settlement
British Columbia has received its first payment as part of a major tobacco settlement with provinces, territories and former smokers.Â
Back-to-school means back to safety
As students across Kootenays prepare to return to school, the local RCMP is reminding drivers to slow down, stay alert, and prioritize safety in school zones.
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