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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

Federal Election 2025 John White -
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

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.

Vista Radio announces CRTC approval to purchase several radio stations in B.C.

National John White -
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

National John White -
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

National John White -
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

Editors' Picks John White -
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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Beaverlodge without physician coverage overnight

Health Care
Due to a lack of physician coverage, the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital emergency department will be without physician coverage overnight.

AHS warns of possible measles exposure location in Grande Prairie

Health Care
A confirmed measles case has prompted an exposure warning in Grande Prairie.

Variety of hosted events spotlighting Grande Prairie

Community
The uptick of major events in the City of Grande Prairie is only one way the community is being highlighted to visitors, according to the city’s mayor. 

West Grande Prairie Regional Transfer Station to close for upgrades

Community
The West Grande Prairie Regional Transfer Station will close on August 6th for around 6 weeks.

Heat warning issued for Grande Prairie region

Weather Warnings
Well above average temperatures forecast for the rest of the week has prompted a heat warning for the Grande Prairie region.
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