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 on the airwaves as a broadcaster for The Canadian Press in Toronto. When she's not at her desk, she might be found exploring Vancouver Island or loitering in a local book store.

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Most British Columbians report seeing dangerous driving in school zones, survey finds

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 19, 2025

A survey by the British Columbia Automobile Association finds most British Columbians have witnessed dangerous driving in school zones.

B.C. housing starts decline in first half of 2025, bucking national trend

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 19, 2025

Housing starts in British Columbia fell four per cent between January and July compared to the same period last year.

B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 18, 2025

Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order.

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 15, 2025

B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements.

Dubai chocolate recall expands due to salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 14, 2025

The Public Health Agency of Canada has added more brands of Dubai chocolate bars to the list of recalled products due to a salmonella outbreak in certain pistachio products.

Heavy rain to drench B.C.’s south coast Friday, flooding possible

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 14, 2025

Forecasters warn heavy rain is expected to sweep across B.C.’s south coast Friday, in some areas dumping twice the average monthly amount of rain in just one day.

Officials investigating “security breach” after pro-Palestinian sign appears on B.C. parliament

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 14, 2025

Officials at the British Columbia parliament building are investigating after a pro-Palestinian sign was attached to the front of the building overnight.

B.C. airports brace for Air Canada flight attendant strike

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 13, 2025

Airports in B.C. are bracing for travel disruptions after the union representing 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants issued 72-hour strike notice Wednesday.

Federal funding boosts research and Indigenous knowledge on wildfires

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 12, 2025

Ottawa is offering $45.7 million for projects in B.C. and across Canada that advance knowledge about wildfires.

B.C. invests $35M in clean energy project fund

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 12, 2025

British Columbia is investing $35 million towards new clean energy projects, through the CleanBC Industry Fund.

B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 11, 2025

British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 11, 2025

Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas.

Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 8, 2025

In addition to snapping a selfie during a visit to a national or provincial park, visitors are being encouraged to take an “Icy.”

B.C. jobs decline in July: Women and youth most impacted

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 8, 2025

British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 8, 2025

The B.C. Greens say a new government report on the state of the primary care system is “a step forward,” but it highlights some gaps.

B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 7, 2025

British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion.

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Emily Joveski

Author Archive

Most British Columbians report seeing dangerous driving in school zones, survey finds

B.C. housing starts decline in first half of 2025, bucking national trend

B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Dubai chocolate recall expands due to salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

Heavy rain to drench B.C.’s south coast Friday, flooding possible

Officials investigating “security breach” after pro-Palestinian sign appears on B.C. parliament

B.C. airports brace for Air Canada flight attendant strike

Federal funding boosts research and Indigenous knowledge on wildfires

B.C. invests $35M in clean energy project fund

B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

B.C. jobs decline in July: Women and youth most impacted

B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

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