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John McKinley

John McKinley

I have been a Black Press Media journalist for more than 30 years.

After honing my craft with smaller weekly newspapers in the ‘90s, I had a 15-year run as managing editor of the award-winning Cowichan News Leader Pictorial, followed by stints as the city editor of the Nanaimo Daily News and Vancouver Island Free Daily.

I moved fully into the company’s digital media department in 2021 and am responsible for guiding and distributing digital news content throughout British Columbia, with an emphasis on newsletters, news services and Vancouver Island news.

Email
john.mckinley@blackpress.ca

Recent Work by John

One seat remains up for grabs on Vancouver Island pending judicial recount

One seat remains up for grabs on Vancouver Island pending judicial recount

Island stays predominantly NDP as Conservatives make gains in the north, and Greens retain foothold
Vancouver Island smacked hard with record-breaking heat hammer

Vancouver Island smacked hard with record-breaking heat hammer

Towns smash records yesterday with temperatures up to 6 and 7 degrees higher than previous highs
‘A bottomless well of love for people and communities’

‘A bottomless well of love for people and communities’

Parksville Qualicum Beach News editor JR Rardon dies at age 61
Veteran Island journalist battles cancer through pioneering treatment

Veteran Island journalist battles cancer through pioneering treatment

Vancouver Island rallies around JR Rardon and family during stay in Seattle
Winter storm warning lifted for most of southern Vancouver Island

Winter storm warning lifted for most of southern Vancouver Island

Schools open in Alberni, capital region, closed Campbell River to Cowichan
Nude bungy jumpers stretch annual Vancouver Island event to record heights

Nude bungy jumpers stretch annual Vancouver Island event to record heights

More than 100 take the plunge for the BC Schizophrenia Society at WildPlay Nanaimo
Vancouver Island boys high school basketball bragging rights on the line

Vancouver Island boys high school basketball bragging rights on the line

Oak Bay, Nanaimo, Ladysmith and Victoria host Island championships this weekend
Vancouver Island Snowmageddon finally over?

Vancouver Island Snowmageddon finally over?

Wet flurries possible, but school districts open, last night’s dump probably the last gasp.
And the snowiest community on Vancouver Island is…

And the snowiest community on Vancouver Island is…

Black Press reporters break out their tape measures to determine winter warrior bragging rights
UPDATE: Vancouver Island schools and colleges closed Tuesday

UPDATE: Vancouver Island schools and colleges closed Tuesday

WATCH: School superintendent delivers Snow Day message in song
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