Emily Joveski
Emily Joveski is the provincial news reporter for Vista Radio, based in Victoria B.C. She has worked in radio for more than a decade, and was previously on the airwaves as a broadcaster for The Canadian Press in Toronto. When she's not at her desk, she might be found exploring Vancouver Island or loitering in a local book store.
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B.C. and Alberta saw largest rent declines as prices fall across Canada, says report
British Columbia and Alberta saw the largest declines in the price of apartment rentals over the past year, although B.C. remained the most expensive province for renters.
B.C. tables bill to hold vape companies accountable for health-care costs
Proposed legislation would allow British Columbia to take legal action against vape manufacturers to recover health-care-related costs.
Construction industry applauds B.C.’s proposed prompt payment legislation
Construction industry groups in British Columbia are welcoming proposed legislation aimed at ensuring contractors are paid on time.
B.C. tables bills to strengthen laws against sexual violence
The British Columbia government has tabled two bills aimed at addressing sexual violence, as leaders returned for the fall session of Parliament on Monday.
Eby and Smith clash over Alberta’s west coast pipeline plan
Premier David Eby pushed back against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s comments that his dismissal of a new west coast pipeline project is “un-Canadian.”
More than 10,000 join striking public service workers at major legislature rally
More than 10,000 public service workers and their supporters gathered outside the British Columbia legislature today as a strike by the B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) enters its sixth week.
MLAs return to B.C. legislature as fall session begins
The fall session of the B.C. legislature began Monday with a rare lineup of four political parties represented in the chamber.
B.C. could face wet fall due to La Niña
British Columbia could be in for a wet, rainy fall season as forecasters note an increased likelihood of a La Niña weather system developing this year.
B.C. libraries are stretched thin as provincial funding stays frozen
Library directors and advocates in British Columbia say they are disappointed after Premier David Eby ruled out increased funding for libraries in the near future.
Homelessness rises in 60 per cent of B.C. communities in latest count
The latest provincial “point-in-time” count found that homelessness rose in more than half of the 20 British Columbia communities surveyed.
Eby blasts latest “absurd” U.S. tariff on Canadian wood products
British Columbia’s lumber industry is bracing for another hit after the latest U.S. tariff announcement on foreign wood products.
Eby pushes back as Alberta plans fast-track proposal for pipeline to B.C. coast
Premier David Eby slammed Alberta’s latest push for a pipeline to British Columbia’s west coast Wednesday, saying he wants to work with the province on “real” projects that have private-sector backing.
BCGEU plans to ramp up strike action after talks with province break down
The head of the B.C. General Employees Union says job action will escalate to more front-line services after the latest round of talks with the province broke down this week.
B.C. jobs minister says Trump’s film tariff threat too early to call
British Columbia’s Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon said it’s too early to tell if Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat against the film industry is legitimate.
Eby welcomes federal decision to label Bishnoi gang as terrorists
Premier David Eby said listing the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group is “the right move.”
Check your tread: B.C.’s winter tire rules kick in Wednesday
Ready or not, winter tire season starts this week in British Columbia this Wednesday.
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Illicit drug crisis continues to hit the Cariboo hard
The BC Coroners Service has released a report for the summer and the numbers don't look good for the Cariboo.
Homeless counts are on the rise in Quesnel and Williams Lake
The number of people experiencing homelessness continues to go up in both Quesnel and Williams Lake.
RCMP caution trailer thefts on the rise in 100 Mile House
100 Mile House RCMP are investigatin a series of break and enters that have resulted in a variety of items being stolen, including a travel trailer. Police are saying trailers, particularily utility and dump trailers, are a hot item for thieves this time of year.
WANTED: Police seeking man connected to break and enter
Williams Lake RCMP are looking for Travis Storoschuk and have a warrant out for his arrest, following their investigation that connected him to a report of a break and enter that transpired in the early morning of October 8.
Cariboo Fire Centre to lift all open fire prohibitions
All open fire prohibitions will soon be lifted throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre and Tsilhgot'in (Xeni Gwet'in) Declared Tittle Area.
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