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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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Increased wildfire risk this August long weekend from lightning, dry conditions

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The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said the province is seeing a return to seasonal temperatures heading into the August long weekend, but increased lightning means the potential for new fire starts remains high.

Experts call on residents to help map B.C.’s biodiversity this long weekend

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British Columbians heading out into nature or just relaxing in their backyards this long weekend can use their phones to help collect data on the plants and animals they see. 

B.C. man gets $1M fine, 6 years in jail for illegal sea cucumber harvesting

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A British Columbia man faces a more than $1 million fine and six years in jail for the illegal harvest and sale of sea cucumbers. 

B.C. announces $200M for Cedar LNG project

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British Columbia is investing $200 million to support the Cedar LNG facility.

Seniors Advocate warns B.C. faces critical shortage in long-term care beds

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British Columbia’s Seniors Advocate says the province would need to spend more than $16 billion on new long-term care beds over the next 10 years to meet growing demand.

Heat warnings issued for many parts of B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Heat warnings are in place for multiple parts of British Columbia, with temperatures expected to reach up to 37 degrees Celsius in some regions.

Eby calls for fair treatment on ferry subsidies

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby called on Ottawa to increase the federal subsidy for ferry users in British Columbia, after the federal government announced cuts to ferry fares in Atlantic Canada.

B.C. Hydro issues call for clean power projects with First Nations partnerships

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. Hydro has launched a new request for clean power and issued a request for proposals.

Laura Secord, Nutriart chocolate recalled for undeclared peanut

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Recalls have been issued for several chocolate products sold in British Columbia and other provinces, due to an undeclared peanut.

Canada, B.C. boost program covering losses for farmers

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The federal and B.C. governments are making changes this year to a program that helps farmers manage large income losses.

Three rescued miners healthy, in good spirits after two days trapped underground

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Three workers have returned to the surface after spending more than two days trapped underground at the Red Chris mine in northwestern B.C.

No timeline for rescue of three trapped workers at northwest B.C. mine

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It’s unclear how long the rescue operation will take for three workers who have been trapped underground at a northwest B.C. mine since Tuesday morning.

B.C. special investigators on scene after three found dead in Maple Ridge

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s police watchdog is investigating an incident in Maple Ridge that left three people dead Wednesday night.

B.C. moves freshwater fishing licence sales to WILD platform

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Anglers in British Columbia will soon be able to purchase freshwater fishing licences through the same online platform used by the province for hunting licences.

Rescuers working to re-establish communication with three trapped miners in northwest B.C.

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Rescuers are working to re-establish communication with three workers trapped underground at a mine in northwestern B.C.

Eby, Washington state officials decry Trump’s tariffs ahead of looming deadline

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby is inviting Americans to side with Canada in the fight against former U.S. president Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, saying, “This is not what anybody wants.”
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UPDATED: U18 baseball tourney pushes on in Trail after storm

Baseball
A major storm was a setback for a provincial baseball tournament in Trail, but organizers are pushing ahead with a condensed schedule.

Increased wildfire risk this August long weekend from lightning, dry conditions

Provincial
The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said the province is seeing a return to seasonal temperatures heading into the August long weekend, but increased lightning means the potential for new fire starts remains high.

No major damage following storm: City of Trail

City of Trail
The City of Trail says clean up following a major storm Thursday afternoon will probably extend into next week.

Be prepared, stay safe this B.C. Day long weekend

Provincial
As the B.C. Day long weekend approaches, people are encouraged to stay informed about wildfire conditions, be prepared and plan travel.

SPCA long-term resident Smokey looking for a loving home

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Smokey is a 6-year-old grey male cat with a soft coat and an even softer heart. He's looking for his forever home and hopes you'll be the special human to give him a chance!
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