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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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Liberals earn fourth-consecutive mandate

We are heading back to a Liberal government this morning with Prime Minister Mark Carney holding on to the title that fell to him following Justin Trudeau’s resignation.

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.

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 27 regional repeater transmitters in British Columbia.

Update: Trudeau matches Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded late Saturday night with mirror-image tariffs against U.S. goods crossing the border, saying Canada will impose a 25 per cent tariff on $155 billion of goods after U.S. president Donald Trump delivered on his threats to launch a trade war on Canada.

Freeland resignation stirs suggestions PM should follow

You could not blame Prime Minister Justin Trudeau if he looks like he has seen a ghost.

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. This is a feature not a bug, to coin a popular IT phrase.
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Grande Prairie MP-elect suspects Canadians will be back to the polls “within a matter of months”

MP-Elect Chris Warkentin says it's "likely" Canadians will head back to the polls sooner than later, despite the dust from election day barely beginning to settle. 

GP911 investigating service disruptions to ensure “transparency” and “accountability”

9-1-1 services for Northern Alberta have returned- now fully and independently operational. 

City extends Barrier-Free Grant applications until end of 2025

Businesses interested in taking part in the city's Barrier-Free...

Police search for witnesses, surveillance footage in connection with multiple mail thefts

Grande Prairie RCMP is hoping the public can help...

Grande Prairie Mounties seize drugs, cash and weapons seized from homes in Pinnacle, Lakeland

An investigation continues after police in the city seized...
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