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. receives first payout of $936M in landmark tobacco settlement
British Columbia has received its first payment as part of a major tobacco settlement with provinces, territories and former smokers.
B.C. sending 1,600 overdose prevention kits to post-secondary schools
The British Columbia government is distributing 1,600 naloxone kits to public post-secondary institutions in the province.
B.C. approves expansion at Mount Polley mine
British Columbia has approved an expansion project at the Mount Polley Mine, about 56 kilometres northeast of Williams Lake.
B.C. health officials urge parents to update children’s vaccinations ahead of school year
British Columbia’s deputy provincial health officer is urging parents to ensure their children are up to date on their vaccines as most kids prepare prepare to return to school next week.
B.C. drivers paying highest taxes on gas in Canada, says taxpayer group
A taxpayer advocacy group claims some British Columbians pay the highest taxes on gasoline in Canada.
B.C. opening thousands more seats for students this fall
The British Columbia government is promoting thousands of new seats ready for students this school year.
B.C. Hydro encourages energy conservation as temperatures soar
High temperatures that have blanketed parts of British Columbia this week are expected to cool gradually in the coming days.
Ottawa investing $22.7 for EV charging stations in B.C.
The federal government announced funding on Wednesday to install more than 480 electric vehicle charging stations in British Columbia.
More than $326M flowing to B.C. municipalities this year from federal infrastructure fund
The federal government is providing more than $326 million this year to British Columbia communities to help address infrastructure needs.
B.C. caps rent increases at 2.3 per cent in 2026
British Columbia is again tying maximum rent increases to inflation, capping increases at 2.3 per cent in 2026.
B.C. Conservatives call for clarity from Supreme Court of Canada on Cowichan title case
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad wants Canada’s top court to weigh in on the recent decision in favour of the Cowichan Tribes' land and fishery claim in Richmond.
Back-to-school programs see growing demand for school supplies as prices rise
Some British Columbia groups that help provide families with school supplies said they have seen an uptick in demand heading into this school year.
Family of woman killed in Kelowna pushes for ‘Bailey’s Law’ to reform bail system
The B.C. Conservatives are supporting calls for bail reform from the family of a woman killed in Kelowna.
B.C. small businesses brace for end of U.S. duty-free exemption
Small businesses in British Columbia are preparing for a financial hit from the U.S. elimination of de minimis exemptions on shipments.
First Nations call for longer closure of B.C.’s Joffre Lakes park
Two First Nations say British Columbia’s one-month closure of Joffre Lakes Provincial Park to allow for cultural practices is too short and is “a violation of trust.”
B.C. Ombudsperson calls for stronger whistleblower protections after five-year review
A review from British Columbia's ombudsperson finds the province’s whistleblower law is falling short in some key areas.
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B.C. receives first payout of $936M in landmark tobacco settlement
British Columbia has received its first payment as part of a major tobacco settlement with provinces, territories and former smokers.
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