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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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Pipeline tensions linger despite positive first ministers’ summit

Alberta’s push for a pipeline through northern B.C. is threatening to cause friction, even as leaders presented a united front after the First Ministers’ meeting.

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.
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Men’s mental health is mom’s top priority at home and at the workplace

In the report, it was stated, more than two-in-five Canadian men will die prematurely before the age of 75 from largely preventable causes. Stigma, gender bias and low health literacy are barriers that remain long-standing challenges for men. These barriers often prevent men from seeking care until it’s too late.

Chanses are Vigen is going to be fast in Medicine Hat

The beginning of a four day World Professional Chuckwagon Association chase to win at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede for a second year in a row for Vigen saw his Volker Stevin Canada outfit get around the track in 1:05.07 seconds.

Suspect faces manslaughter charges, victim dies in hospital: Maidstone RCMP

A man is being charged with manslaughter after a Britannia resident had to be taken to hospital with serious injuries, and subsequently died, report RCMP.

Scammers targeting Sask wildfire evacuees: FCAA

Scammers are targeting wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan, says the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA), as the agency cautions residents to be on the look out.

Border City Farmers Market celebrates 50 years

Half a century of bringing food to the table, along with other artisan products is what the Border City Farmers Market is celebrating this year.
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