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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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First Nations call for longer closure of B.C.’s Joffre Lakes park

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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

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A review from British Columbia's ombudsperson finds the province’s whistleblower law is falling short in some key areas. 

Researchers mourn death of northern resident orca off B.C. coast

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A well-known northern resident orca known as I76 has died off the coast of Vancouver Island. 

Enoki mushrooms recalled in B.C. for possible listeria

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A recall has been issued for a brand of enoki mushroom sold in British Columbia and other provinces because of possible listeria contamination. 

Watchdog investigating after Vancouver man shot dead by police

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British Columbia’s police watchdog is investigating after a man was shot and killed by police in Vancouver.

B.C. housing starts decline in first half of 2025, bucking national trend

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Housing starts in British Columbia fell four per cent between January and July compared to the same period last year.

Most British Columbians report seeing dangerous driving in school zones, survey finds

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A survey by the British Columbia Automobile Association finds most British Columbians have witnessed dangerous driving in school zones. 

B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

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Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order. 

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

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B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements. 

Dubai chocolate recall expands due to salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

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The Public Health Agency of Canada has added more brands of Dubai chocolate bars to the list of recalled products due to a salmonella outbreak in certain pistachio products. 

Heavy rain to drench B.C.’s south coast Friday, flooding possible

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Forecasters warn heavy rain is expected to sweep across B.C.’s south coast Friday, in some areas dumping twice the average monthly amount of rain in just one day.

Officials investigating “security breach” after pro-Palestinian sign appears on B.C. parliament

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Officials at the British Columbia parliament building are investigating after a pro-Palestinian sign was attached to the front of the building overnight.

B.C. airports brace for Air Canada flight attendant strike

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Airports in B.C. are bracing for travel disruptions after the union representing 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants issued 72-hour strike notice Wednesday.

Federal funding boosts research and Indigenous knowledge on wildfires

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Ottawa is offering $45.7 million for projects in B.C. and across Canada that advance knowledge about wildfires. 

B.C. invests $35M in clean energy project fund

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British Columbia is investing $35 million towards new clean energy projects, through the CleanBC Industry Fund. 

B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

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British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.
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