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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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Canada Infrastructure Bank backs B.C. Ferries’ China-built vessels with $1B loan

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The Canada Infrastructure Bank is providing B.C. Ferries an additional $1 billion in low-interest loans to support service upgrades – including the purchase of four new vessels from a Chinese shipyard.

No injuries after early morning blast outside MLA Bowinn Ma’s Vancouver office

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North Vancouver RCMP say no one was injured in an early morning explosion outside an office building in North Vancouver.

Rustad faces leadership vote as B.C. Conservatives feud with splinter group

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About 9,000 B.C. Conservative Party members are eligible to cast votes this summer in a leadership review of B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad.

B.C. Crime Stoppers campaign urges South Asian victim of extortion to come forward

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The B.C. government is partnering with Crime Stoppers on an awareness campaign to encourage members of the South Asian community who have been targeted by extortion to come forward. 

B.C. Transit rolls out first all-electric buses in Victoria

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British Columbia’s first all-electric transit buses are set to hit the road in the provincial capital.

Report recommends sweeping reforms to how B.C. addresses gender-based violence

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A new report says gender‑based violence should be declared an epidemic in B.C., and offers several recommendations for the province to better address the issue.

Province doubles municipal borrowing limits to speed up infrastructure projects

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The Union of B.C. Municipalities is welcoming changes to provincial borrowing rules that regulate how much money municipalities can borrow without holding a public vote.

B.C. moms, elected officials push for parental leave standards for local politicians

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A trio of B.C. mothers and elected officials is calling on the province to implement a provincewide standard for maternity and parental leaves for locally elected officials.

Total cost to host FIFA World Cup in Vancouver could top $600M

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The B.C. government said the net cost of hosting seven FIFA World Cup matches in Vancouver next year could be as much as $145 million, in line with earlier projections, though gross expenses for the tournament may exceed $600 million.

Conservatives question why B.C. isn’t delivering promised rent supports for former youth in care

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The B.C. Conservatives are criticizing a government program intended to provide rent supplements for youth aging out of government care, after reports that no payments have been made under the program since February 2024. 

“It’s not going to stop us”: B.C. Pride events defy anti-LGBTQ+ hate

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Pride organizations in B.C. have said this year’s festivities are a way of celebrating community and pushing back against a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric. 

B.C. announces additional $6M for police to target repeat offenders

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British Columbia’s public safety minister said the province is investing an additional $6 million dollars for police departments to target repeat violent offenders. 

DriveBC unveils updated platform in time for summer travel season

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The province unveiled a streamlined website Thursday where drivers can check road and weather conditions on provincial highways.

Advocates, businesses split on effectiveness of B.C. pay transparency legislation

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Gender and equity advocates say British Columbia’s pay transparency legislation does not go far enough to close pay equity gaps, while a business group argues the law is a useful tool that will yield progress over time.

B.C. ends drug coverage for girl with rare fatal disease, citing clinical evidence

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B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne said the decision to stop drug coverage for a girl with a rare, fatal disease was difficult, but aligns with available clinical evidence and expert recommendations.

Premier won’t intervene in B.C. Ferries deal with Chinese shipyard, despite union backlash

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Premier David Eby said it is concerning that no Canadian companies bid on a B.C. Ferries contract to build four new major vessels, but he won’t intervene in the company’s decision to award the contract to a Chinese state-owned shipyard.
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Mount Sentinel graduate Phoenix Allen Named 2025 Schulich Leader

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Mount Sentinel Secondary School (MSS) graduate Phoenix Allen has been named a 2025 Schulich Leader, securing a $100,000 scholarship to study math at Queens University.

Stage 2 water conservation measures in effect for the Duhamel Water System

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Public hearing into Nelson Police misconduct

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A public hearing has been called to probe possible misconduct by three current and three former Nelson City Police officers.

Nelson’s Government Road isn’t a dumping ground

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There’s been an increase in dumping in Nelson, which the City warns is not only illegal, but unhelpful and costly. 

Canada Infrastructure Bank backs B.C. Ferries’ China-built vessels with $1B loan

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The Canada Infrastructure Bank is providing B.C. Ferries an additional $1 billion in low-interest loans to support service upgrades – including the purchase of four new vessels from a Chinese shipyard.
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