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 a broadcaster for The Canadian Press in Toronto. Outside work, she explores Vancouver Island and visits local bookstores.

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B.C. RCMP confirm death of 80-year-old woman due to Summerland wildfire

RCMP said one person has died near Summerland as a result of the Bald Range wildfire.

Penticton mayor says community rallying to support wildfire evacuees

Penticton’s mayor said officials are watching the wind direction as the out-of-control Bald Range wildfire prompts evacuation orders and alerts for nearby areas.

B.C.-Ottawa deal gets mixed reactions from environmental advocates

Environmental groups and coastal First Nations say a major economic agreement announced this week between British Columbia and the federal government protects the North Coast tanker ban, but leaves new concerns about a possible southern oil pipeline route.

Alberta proposes pipeline through southern B.C. constructed by Trans Mountain and Pembina

Alberta’s proposed new oil pipeline would be built along a southern route to the B.C. coast through a partnership with Trans Mountain Corporation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation.

Canada, B.C. reach agreement preserving oil tanker ban if Alberta pipeline proceeds

Canada and British Columbia announced a broad agreement that would preserve the oil tanker moratorium on the north coast and ensure B.C. would see economic benefits if Alberta’s proposed pipeline project goes forward.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women who were shot and killed in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on Feb. 10.
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Hip to be square: Square Dancing back in Lloydminster over winter months

The Chain and Circle Square Dance Club is inviting Lloydminster residents to join weekly lessons and social dancing, with trips and events planned across the Prairies this season.

Advance voting underway for Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum

Advance voting is underway for Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum, with voting locations in Lloydminster, Vermilion and Wainwright open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Cut Knife RCMP asking public to report sightings of Jeremiah Sokwaypnace

Cut Knife RCMP are asking for help locating 19-year-old Jeremiah Sokwaypnace, who may be armed and is known to travel to Cut Knife, North Battleford and Lloydminster.

Power boost: ENMAX launches new grant program for Alberta charities and non-profits

ENMAX is accepting applications for its new Community Spark Grant, offering up to $15,000 to Alberta non-profits and charities for technology, training, infrastructure and other capacity-building projects.

Two Onion Lake men charged with fraud over $5,000

Two Onion Lake men are facing fraud charges after an RCMP investigation into alleged unlawful payments received from landholders on Onion Lake Cree Nation over a four-year period.
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