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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Canada Post to resume limited service as CUPW shifts to rotating strikes Oct. 11
Canada Post says it will begin restarting mail operations this weekend as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers shifts from a national walkout to rotating strikes.
CUPW slams Canada Post’s latest contract offers as ‘new lows’ in strike standoff
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Canada Post’s latest contract proposals represent a major step backward.
Canada Post strike enters new phase as CUPW denounces government reforms
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers launched a nationwide strike in opposition to sweeping federal postal reforms, denouncing what it called an “attack” on public mail service.
Postal workers strike as Ottawa signals end of door-to-door delivery
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers launched an immediate nationwide strike Thursday after the federal government ordered Canada Post to begin a sweeping overhaul that could spell the end of traditional door-to-door delivery.
Website refresh surfaces more of your important local stories
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
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...
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Q&A with Interior Health’s new CEO
Sylvia Weir was announced last week as the new president and CEO of Interior Health. Vista Radio spoke with her on Thursday.
Thea Hanson named Kootenay Boundary’s Realtor of the Year
The award highlights excellence, integrity, and leadership among real estate professionals in the region.
Local credit union celebrates 75 years of community impact
Nelson & District Credit Union is celebrating 75 years of service and community impact in conjunction with International Credit Union Day on Thursday, October 16.
Trail Museum acquires scale used to weigh gold, silver bars
Teck recently donated the scale, which is believed to date to the 1930s. However, it has been sitting in a corner of the machine shop for decades.
RDKB chief administrator Mark Andison announces retirement
Andison has been with the RDKB for over 20 years, and was previously deputy CAO and head of planning.
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