John White

John in happier times, en route to winning a trophy in an MCA event in Winnipeg years ago. File

John White: Seizing the moment, or seizing up

It's one of the hardest things to do in sports.

John in happier times, en route to winning a trophy in an MCA event in Winnipeg years ago. File
FILE — John in happier times, en route to winning a trophy in an MCA event in Winnipeg years ago.

John White: Seizing the moment, or seizing up

It's one of the hardest things to do in sports.

FILE — John in happier times, en route to winning a trophy in an MCA event in Winnipeg years ago.
John White: The 800-pound gorilla and the white elephant

John White: The 800-pound gorilla and the white elephant

When is Castlegar getting appropriate funding for its hospital?

John White: The 800-pound gorilla and the white elephant
John White: Time to ask hard questions about hospitals

John White: Time to ask hard questions about hospitals

When is Castlegar getting appropriate funding for its hospital?

John White: Time to ask hard questions about hospitals
Those brief stunning moments in life should be held closely. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

John White: Where to find hope in a sea of turmoil

I'm finding it more challenging to find sparks of positivity when reviewing the year's milestones.

Those brief stunning moments in life should be held closely. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
Those brief stunning moments in life should be held closely. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

John White: Where to find hope in a sea of turmoil

I'm finding it more challenging to find sparks of positivity when reviewing the year's milestones.

Those brief stunning moments in life should be held closely. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
Castlegar goaltender Tanner Douglas sets his sights on the puck during action Wednesday night at the Complex. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

Castlegar Rebels roll on with shutout win

The Castlegar Rebels made it 11 wins in a row in KIJHL action Wednesday night.

Castlegar goaltender Tanner Douglas sets his sights on the puck during action Wednesday night at the Complex. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
Lloyd White (left) wears a makeshift snow shield together with City of Winnipeg coworkers during the blizzard on March 4, 1966. (Don Hunter/Winnipeg Tribune/University of Manitoba Archive)

John White: Snowstorm triggers vision of ’66 blizzard spectacle

Anytime I have to deal with a major dump of snow, I'm reminded of what my dad went through.

Lloyd White (left) wears a makeshift snow shield together with City of Winnipeg coworkers during the blizzard on March 4, 1966. (Don Hunter/Winnipeg Tribune/University of Manitoba Archive)
John White: Snowstorm triggers vision of '66 blizzard spectacle

John White: Snowstorm triggers vision of ’66 blizzard spectacle

Anytime I have to deal with a major dump of snow, I'm reminded of what my dad went through.

John White: Snowstorm triggers vision of '66 blizzard spectacle
First responders shore up the wall at CIBC after a car ran through a barricade and into the building on Monday morning in Castlegar. The license plate was deliberately obscured in the photo to prevent identification until we know the status of the driver. (Betsy Kline/Castlegar News)

VIDEO: Driver charged after vehicle crashes into Castlegar bank

A vehicle struck the side of the CIBC bank building in Castlegar.

First responders shore up the wall at CIBC after a car ran through a barricade and into the building on Monday morning in Castlegar. The license plate was deliberately obscured in the photo to prevent identification until we know the status of the driver. (Betsy Kline/Castlegar News)
First responders attend the scene near Tim Horton’s in Castlegar. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

UPDATE: Pedestrian struck by vehicle near Castlegar Tim Horton’s

A section of Columbia Avenue was closed this morning after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle

First responders attend the scene near Tim Horton’s in Castlegar. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
John and his sister Kelly in 1977. (John K. White archive)

John White: Don’t let Christmas magic pass you by

The reason I've been in a funk is I've been in denial about Christmas.

John and his sister Kelly in 1977. (John K. White archive)
John and his sister Kelly in 1977. (John K. White archive)

John White: Don’t let Christmas magic pass you by

The reason I've been in a funk is I've been in denial about Christmas.

John and his sister Kelly in 1977. (John K. White archive)
Brandon Costa slides the puck behind Grand Forks netminder Ross King Friday night at the Castlegar Complex. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

Castlegar Rebels take flight in win over Grand Forks

Team speed was too much for the visiting Grand Forks Border Bruins to handle.

Brandon Costa slides the puck behind Grand Forks netminder Ross King Friday night at the Castlegar Complex. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
John with Maddy when she was a kitten.

Guest column: Taking on the tough feline issues

In the spirit of Family Circus and Bill Keane, we bring you a guest column from John's cat Maddy

John with Maddy when she was a kitten.
John with Maddy when she was a kitten.

Guest column: Taking on the tough feline issues

In the spirit of Family Circus and Bill Keane, we bring you a guest column from John's cat Maddy

John with Maddy when she was a kitten.
A nasty scrum ensues after the Rebels got in close with Nelson’s goaltender. (John K. White/Castlegar News)

Castlegar Rebels dominate Nelson Leafs in wild win

The Rebels staved off aggressive checking in the first period and wore down the Leafs.

A nasty scrum ensues after the Rebels got in close with Nelson’s goaltender. (John K. White/Castlegar News)
The famous scene from Network known as the Beale Rant. This may have been me last week. (IMDB)

John White: Criticism welcome, slander and gossip not so much

There's been a trend I've noticed in covering smaller communities recently that I've found disturbing.

The famous scene from Network known as the Beale Rant. This may have been me last week. (IMDB)
The famous scene from Network known as the Beale Rant. This may have been me last week. (IMDB)

John White: Criticism welcome, slander and gossip not so much

There's been a trend I've noticed recently that I've found disturbing and disheartening.

The famous scene from Network known as the Beale Rant. This may have been me last week. (IMDB)
Alexandra Buhr

John White: It was a stretch to think I could easily yoga

I finally took the rather uncomfortable plunge for the first time this past Sunday.

Alexandra Buhr