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

Fish & Wildlife Josiah Spyker - June 6, 2025

Residents should be cautious around deer and their young as fawning season continues.

Trail’s Ryan Huska named assistant coach for Team Canada

Hockey Josiah Spyker - May 1, 2025

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

Federal Election 2025 Josiah Spyker - April 17, 2025

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

Federal Election 2025 Josiah Spyker - April 15, 2025

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

Sports Josiah Spyker - December 2, 2024

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

News Josiah Spyker - May 16, 2024

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

News Josiah Spyker - May 3, 2024

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

Uncategorized Josiah Spyker - April 29, 2024

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...