John White

John has been working in Canadian media for 30 years, moving around the country with stops in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and B.C. along the way. He has been an executive with several of Canada's leading newsrooms, helping to shape the future of the industry.
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Two pilots dead after Air Canada Express jet collides with firefighting vehicle at LaGuardia

National John White -
Two pilots are dead and at least 41 others were taken to hospital after an Air Canada Express flight collided with a Port Authority aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, officials said Monday.

Made and Played in Canada

On Air John White -
Vista Radio is proud to present Made and Played in Canada in partnership with The Needful Music, a national initiative dedicated to supporting, showcasing, and amplifying emerging Canadian artists...

RCMP say officers were fired upon within seconds of entering Tumbler Ridge school

RCMP John White -
The B.C. RCMP said officers were fired upon within seconds of entering Tumbler Ridge Secondary School during Tuesday’s mass shooting and said the suspect died shortly after police arrived.

Canada Post, postal workers reach agreement to end strike action

Business John White -
After more than two years of negotiations, both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have reached agreements in principle covering the union’s urban and rural bargaining units.

‘They protected their students’: Teachers praised after Bella Coola bear attack

Fish & Wildlife John White -
Twenty people were caught up in a grizzly bear attack in Bella Coola that sent three children and a teacher to hospital in Vancouver.

‘Generational investment’: Ottawa’s 2025 budget focuses on housing, workers and clean energy

National John White -
A “generational investment” is how Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne introduced the 2025 federal budget, a plan that pours money into housing, workers and clean-energy projects.

Canada Post to resume limited service as CUPW shifts to rotating strikes Oct. 11

Business John White -
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

Business John White -
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

Business John White -
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

Business John White -
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.

CRTC grants Cabin Radio lone new Yellowknife FM licence

Business John White -
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved Cabin Radio's application for a broadcasting licence to operate an English-language commercial FM radio station in Yellowknife.

Liberals earn fourth-consecutive mandate

Federal Election 2025 John White -
Tonight's result marks a fourth-consecutive mandate for the Liberal party.

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.

Carney to meet premiers on Canadian response as Trump imposes sweeping tariffs

News John White -
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.

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“Place branding” pitched to Yellowknife city council

City of Yellowknife
Economic Development Director Kerry Thistle and Community Engagement Advisor Richela Solatorio presented what is described as a “master story” of the city through the experiences of those who live here. While some aspects of the planned pitch were met with enthusiasm, city council members said that Indigenous identity and culture must be integral to such a project.

Fort Smith RCMP investigate fatal snowmobile crash

RCMP
Fort Smith RCMP are investigating a fatal snowmobile collision that occurred in a remote wilderness area that occurred over the weekend

Sambaa K’e Access Rd Closes for season, with more roads on closure notice

Northwest Territories
GNWT’s Department of Infrastructure says Sambaa K'e Access Road has been closed for the season and more sections of the Mackenzie Valley Winter road on closure notice. The department closed the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road's Wrigley – Délı̨nę Junction. Today, all remaining sections of the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road were placed on 24-hour closure notice. Wekweètì and Gamètì winter roads are currently restricted to night travel only between 10 pm to 10 am.

GNWT releases Tourism 2030 strategy

Northwest Territories
The Government of the Northwest Territories has released Tourism 2030: Sustainable Journeys Ahead, a new five-year strategy to help grow and support the territory’s tourism sector.

GNWT apologizes for 2022 raid of Lutselk’e cultural camp

Northwest Territories
GNWT issued an apology on behalf of the territorial government to the Lutselk'e Dene First Nation for a raid at a camp at Artillery Lake back in 2022. Simpson said that a review of the conduct of wildlife officers is ongoing. Four years ago, the community was subject to what Elders and community members described as a "traumatic" raid by wildlife officers for allegedly harvesting caribou considered off limits in the zone. The search warrant was later deemed unlawful in N.W.T.’s superior court.