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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Kootenay-Boundary real estate sales, listings decline in August
According to the Association of Interior Realtors, there were 278 residential sales in the region in August, down from 312 units sold the previous month. However, it was a 0.7 per cent increase on August 2024.
Quick Shift: Beaver Valley Nitehawks team preview
With puck drop on the 2025-26 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season coming on Sept. 19, check out your local Beaver Valley Nitehawks.
Biography of Sandon founder to be launched in October
A local history book 20 years in the making will be launched at the Silvery Slocan Museum in New Denver in October.
Learning while camping with educational opportunity in Castlegar
Residents are invited to camp, explore, and learn with Wildsight along the Columbia River through a ‘Columbia River Conversations’ Field Tour designed around interactive learning.
Small business group says B.C. regional districts need to reign in spending
A report from a small business advocacy group finds spending among regional districts in British Columbia is growing faster than key economic measures.
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