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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Province returning bargaining table with public service union after month-long strike
The union representing thousands of striking public service workers in B.C. said it will return to the bargaining table with the Public Service Agency on Monday.
More involuntary care beds coming, Eby tells UBCM
Premier David Eby addressed mayors and other delegates Friday at the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Victoria.Â
Federal housing minister touts housing plan to local B.C. officials
Housing and infrastructure minister Gregor Robertson promoted the federal government’s new affordable housing initiatives to local government officials in Victoria on Friday.Â
B.C. Conservative leader calls for repeal of Indigenous rights legislation
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad said Indigenous title rights and private property rights cannot co-exist with private property rights. Â
Municipal leaders call on province to step up response to street disorder
Mayors from across British Columbia are calling on the province to take urgent action to address the homelessness and addiction crisis facing their communities. Â
B.C. economy holding steady despite tariffs, finance minister tells UBCM
B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said the province's economy has remained steady despite global trade conflicts and rising costs. Â
Emily Lowan wins leadership of B.C. Greens
Emily Lowan is the next leader of the B.C. Greens Party. It was a decisive win for the 25-year-old Victoria resident, who received 3,189 votes.
Recall of Shaikh Al Kar halva products expands in B.C.
A recall of Shaikh Al Kar products due to possible salmonella contamination has expanded to more types of halva sold in British Columbia.
More than 12,500 public service workers taking job action as BCGEU ramps up strike
The B.C. General Employees Union is again ramping up job action, amid what it says is now the longest public service strike in the province's history.
B.C. mayors say they need more help with burdens of housing, street disorder
Street disorder, addictions and homelessness are a major topic as local government leaders and other officials gathered for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention.
Elenore Sturko booted from Conservative caucus after Rustad survives leadership review
Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Elenore Sturko will sit as an Independent after leader John Rustad kicked her out of the Conservative caucus.Â
John Rustad survives B.C. Conservative leadership review
John Rustad has survived a leadership review by the B.C. Conservatives.Â
BCGEU workers strike at B.C. liquor and cannabis distribution sites
The union representing roughly 34,000 public service workers in British Columbia said it is ramping up job action at liquor and cannabis warehouses as a strike enters its fourth week.Â
Infrastructure, housing, UNDRIP will top agenda as local governments meet in Victoria next week
Members of local governments and First Nations are gathering in Victoria next week for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention.
B.C. Conservatives support federal bill to classify intimate partner killings as first-degree murder
B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder.Â
“Please stop”: Eby says Alberta’s pipeline dream jeopardizes B.C. projects
Premier David Eby said Alberta’s push for a new pipeline is a threat to existing major projects in B.C.Â
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Province returning bargaining table with public service union after month-long strike
The union representing thousands of striking public service workers in B.C. said it will return to the bargaining table with the Public Service Agency on Monday.
More involuntary care beds coming, Eby tells UBCM
Premier David Eby addressed mayors and other delegates Friday at the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Victoria.Â
Federal housing minister touts housing plan to local B.C. officials
Housing and infrastructure minister Gregor Robertson promoted the federal government’s new affordable housing initiatives to local government officials in Victoria on Friday.Â
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The Canadian Union of Postal Workers launched a nationwide strike in opposition to sweeping federal postal reforms, denouncing what it called an “attack” on public mail service.
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