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 a broadcaster for The Canadian Press in Toronto. Outside work, she explores Vancouver Island and visits local bookstores.

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B.C. RCMP confirm death of 80-year-old woman due to Summerland wildfire

RCMP said one person has died near Summerland as a result of the Bald Range wildfire.

Penticton mayor says community rallying to support wildfire evacuees

Penticton’s mayor said officials are watching the wind direction as the out-of-control Bald Range wildfire prompts evacuation orders and alerts for nearby areas.

B.C.-Ottawa deal gets mixed reactions from environmental advocates

Environmental groups and coastal First Nations say a major economic agreement announced this week between British Columbia and the federal government protects the North Coast tanker ban, but leaves new concerns about a possible southern oil pipeline route.

Alberta proposes pipeline through southern B.C. constructed by Trans Mountain and Pembina

Alberta’s proposed new oil pipeline would be built along a southern route to the B.C. coast through a partnership with Trans Mountain Corporation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation.

Canada, B.C. reach agreement preserving oil tanker ban if Alberta pipeline proceeds

Canada and British Columbia announced a broad agreement that would preserve the oil tanker moratorium on the north coast and ensure B.C. would see economic benefits if Alberta’s proposed pipeline project goes forward.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women who were shot and killed in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on Feb. 10.
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No changes coming to residential parking regulations in Cold Lake

There will be no changes to parking regulations limiting commercial vehicles from parking along Lakeshore Drive, or anywhere else in the community, for the time being.

City of Cold Lake exploring demand and availability for high-speed internet

The City of Cold Lake is looking into the need for fiber optic internet in the community.

Saturday hours pilot project set for CL Medical Clinic in Cold Lake

CL Medical Clinic in Cold Lake is set to open its doors on Saturdays to see what the demand and capacity is like for additional clinic hours.

Mounties search for pair of suspects allegedly involved in armed robbery

Cold Lake RCMP is looking for help identifying a pair of people believed to be involved in an armed robbery. 

RCMP charge Saddle Lake First Nation residents with weapon and drug-related offences

The RCMP has reported that three Saddle Lake First Nation residents have been charged with weapons and drug-related offences.
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