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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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Business John White -
Regular visitors to this website will have noticed some changes to the home page and other templates in recent days.

Employer-driven immigration pilot launches in West Kootenays

Labour John White -
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

Weather John White -
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

Provincial John White -
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

Provincial John White -
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

Federal Election 2025 John White -
Tonight's result marks a fourth-consecutive mandate for the Liberal party.

Polls are now closed across Canada and the counting begins

Federal Election 2025 John White -
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’

Federal Election 2025 John White -
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

Politics John White -
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

Federal Election 2025 John White -
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’

Provincial John White -
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.

Provincial John White -
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

Politics John White -
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

Provincial John White -
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

Politics John White -
You could not blame Prime Minister Justin Trudeau if he looks like he has seen a ghost. After reportedly offering...

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Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Provincial
Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas. 

Wildfire west of Castlegar now being held

Wildfires
The fire on the north side of Mount Mackie is listed at 182.5 hectares. It's the largest wildfire burning in the West Kootenay, but it poses no threat to homes or to Highway 3.

Good berry year equals good bear year in Castlegar

Fish & Wildlife
WildSafeBC says to its knowledge, no bears have been destroyed in and around the community.

Upgrades underway on Rossland skatepark

City of Rossland
Rossland's skatepark should reopen next week, boasting some new features.

Smoke Eaters announce new partnership

Trail Smoke Eaters
Trail Smoke Eaters announce groundbreaking partnership with 49ing, becoming the first BCHL team to joint he platform.
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