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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Local MP wants to see by-elections for floor crossers

Politics Josiah Spyker -
Floor crossings have been front of mind in federal politics and Kootenay-Columbia MP Rob Morrison would like to see by-elections be required for floor crossing. 

Avalanche risk closes portion of Highway 93

Avalanche Josiah Spyker -
Highway 93 through Kootenay National Park is closed due to high avalanche risk in the area. 

Surgery access in Alberta available again

Health Josiah Spyker -
B.C. residents can once again book certain surgeries in Alberta under a renewed agreement between the two provinces that took effect March 1.

Diversification key for local businesses dealing with tariffs

Business Josiah Spyker -
Some local businesses have been seeing success after diversifying their trade following U.S. tariffs. 

Fawning season may mean aggressive deer

Fish & Wildlife Josiah Spyker -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Rossland born Mike Delich has been inducted into the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame as a builder. "I was truly...

Former Castlegar Rebel hired on as Senators head coach

News Josiah Spyker -
The Kootenay's Travis Green has landed himself a new coaching gig in the NHL, this time as head coach...

Huska reflects on first year as NHL head coach

News Josiah Spyker -
The Kootenay's Ryan Huska has finished his first year as head coach of the Calgary Flames after taking over...

KIJHL remains committed to sanctioned hockey despite VIJHL going independent

BCHC Josiah Spyker -
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has no plans to follow suit with the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League...

Another KIJHL team on the move

News Josiah Spyker -
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

News Josiah Spyker -
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

News Josiah Spyker -
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

News Josiah Spyker -
An additional $80 million in provincial funds is being made available to help farmers hit hard by drought conditions. B.C....
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Castlegar Rebels won’t get extended lease for now

Castlegar Rebels
Team representatives were told last week during the final meeting of the current recreation commission that it's too late to make changes to the agreement, which is for one year with the option of two one-year renewals.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

Addictions
Nobody died due to toxic drugs in the Kootenay-Boundary in August, according to figures from the BC Coroners Service.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.
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