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John is the Director of News for Vista Radio. He has more than 30 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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‘Generational investment’: Ottawa’s 2025 budget focuses on housing, workers and clean energy

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Trump confirms 25% tariff on Canadian goods in effect Tuesday

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that his threatened 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods entering...

Vista Radio announces CRTC approval to purchase 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...

UPDATED: After Freeland resigns, what’s next for Trudeau, Liberals?

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

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Fatality following motor vehicle collision in North Perth

Perth County OPP said the incident took place on Sept. 30 at the intersection of Perth Road 173 and Perth Line 72.

Officer urges alertness when approached by door-to-door salespeople

The City said that while some people might be conducting legitimate business, others may attempt to pressure you into signing contracts, sharing personal information or buying unnecessary services.

Chamber GM looking at tabled budget, expects conversations about potential impact

Aaron Martin said there is a lot of focus in the budget on boosting productivity, efficiencies and innovation.

A night of live music to support Kiwanis Christmas Basket Fund

The Kiwanis Club of Stratford has announced Bands for Baskets, where artists HWY 19, The Bannerman Brothers, and Ethan Maac will perform at the Hall on Church Street to raise funds for the Kiwanis Christmas Basket Fund.

Stratford Concert Choir getting set to celebrate the Christmas season

Artistic Director Alexander Cann said he found motivation and direction for the concert from a book, entitled Sleds, Sleighs and Snow: A Canadian Christmas Carol.
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