Josiah Spyker
Josiah is an integral part of our East Kootenay team. Since joining Vista Radio in 2021, he has combined his love of community and sport in his reporting for the news team, while also stepping in as an on-air announcer.
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Fawning season may mean aggressive deer
Residents should be cautious around deer and their young as fawning season continues.
Trail’s Ryan Huska named assistant coach for Team Canada
Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska will be representing Canada in the upcoming IIHF World Championship in Sweden and Denmark.Huska, born in Cranbrook and grew up in Trail, says...
Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay NDP candidate Linda Sankey
With the federal election fast approaching, get to know your local Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay NDP candidate: Linda Sankey.Who is Linda Sankey?Linda Sankey lives in Penticton and has deep ties...
Columbia–Kootenay–Southern Rockies Conservatives candidate Rob Morrison
As the federal election grows near, get to know your local Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies Conservative Party of Canada candidate: Rob Morrison.Who is Rob Morrison?Rob Morrison is the incumbent MP for...
Rossland’s Mike Delich inducted into Canadian Ski Hall of Fame
Rossland born Mike Delich has been inducted into the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame as a builder."I was truly honoured to be one of seven Canadians inducted into the...
Former Castlegar Rebel hired on as Senators head coach
The Kootenay's Travis Green has landed himself a new coaching gig in the NHL, this time as head coach of the Ottawa Senators.Green was born in Castlegar and played...
Huska reflects on first year as NHL head coach
The Kootenay's Ryan Huska has finished his first year as head coach of the Calgary Flames after taking over for Darryl Sutter in the offseason.Huska was born in Cranbrook...
KIJHL remains committed to sanctioned hockey despite VIJHL going independent
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has no plans to follow suit with the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League and go independent.The VIJHL announced today that they will no...
Another KIJHL team on the move
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League will welcome the River Rush into the fold, as the Leagues approved the relocation...
Province launching dedicated wildfire training and education centre
A first-of-its-kind wildfire training and education centre in North America will be set up at Thompson Rivers University in...
New city joins KIJHL after sale and relocation of Steam
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has announced that the Summerland Steam has been sold and relocated to Williams...
More drought preparedness funding promised for B.C. farmers
An additional $80 million in provincial funds is being made available to help farmers hit hard by drought conditions.B.C....
Trail RCMP investigating office theft
Police in Trail are investigating the theft of multiple computers from an office in the 1100 block of Cedar...
Smoke Eater forward earns star of the month honour
A forward with the Trail Smoke Eaters has been named the 1st star of the month for January.Mathieu Cobetto-Roy...
Castlegar Fire department reports increase in fires in 2023
The Castlegar area saw an uptick in fire-related calls last year.There were 119 fires reported compared to 81 the...
Trail RCMP reports chilly but quiet week
It was a quiet week for the Trail RCMP as the cold snap led to a freeze on crime.Police...
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Cops for Kids headed for the Kootenays
A milestone year is underway as 23 law enforcement cyclists and support crew hit the road for the 25th annual Cops for Kids Ride,Thomas Alan Budd Foundation,
Trail aquatic centre shutdown extended
The pool at the Trail Aquatic Centre and Leisure Centre won't reopen on Monday as expected.
Grandview Heights residents hoping to create park
Residents of the Castlegar neighbourhood have already had discussions with city staff and identified four potential sites.
Wildfire put out near Old Glory Trail
Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue says the fire, on a steep slope, grew to about 20 by 40 meters.
Kootenay unemployment rate 5.8 per cent in August
More people were working last month in the Kootenays and fewer people were looking for work compared to the same time last year.
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