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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Vista Radio approved to acquire CJGY-FM Grande Prairie from Golden West Broadcasting
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved an application by Vista Radio Ltd. to purchase CJGY-FM Grande Prairie.
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.
Alberta teachers headed for lockout as labour dispute intensifies
Alberta teachers are poised to be locked out Thursday as a province-wide labour dispute escalates between the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the government’s bargaining arm.
Alberta teachers strike begins; province rolls out family supports
Teachers across Alberta walked off the job Monday, launching a provincewide strike that has shut down public, separate and francophone schools.
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.
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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Vista Radio approved to acquire CJGY-FM Grande Prairie from Golden West Broadcasting
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved an application by Vista Radio Ltd. to purchase CJGY-FM Grande Prairie.
RCMP investigating animal cruelty allegations against Valleyview rescue
Charges are pending after investigations into animals in distress and animal cruelty at a animal rescue in the Valleyview area.
NWP Fairview campus to close in 2026
Northwestern Polytechnic's Fairview Campus will close in the summer of 2026.
Halloween safety should remain top priority: Grande Prairie RCMP
With Halloween quickly approaching Friday night, safety should be highly prioritized during the spooky night.
Avian Influenza confirmed in some birds in Grande Prairie
The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents that avian influenza, also known as bird flu has reached some wild birds in the city.
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