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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Fawning season may mean aggressive deer

Fish & Wildlife Josiah Spyker - June 6, 2025

Residents should be cautious around deer and their young as fawning season continues.

Columbia–Kootenay–Southern Rockies Conservatives candidate Rob Morrison

Federal Election 2025 Josiah Spyker - April 15, 2025

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...

Huska reflects on first year as NHL head coach

Uncategorized Josiah Spyker - May 3, 2024

The Kootenay's Ryan Huska has finished his first year as head coach of the Calgary Flames after taking over for Darryl Sutter in the offseason. Huska was born in Cranbrook...

KIJHL remains committed to sanctioned hockey despite VIJHL going independent

News Josiah Spyker - April 29, 2024

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has no plans to follow suit with the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League and go independent. The VIJHL announced today that they will no...

Another KIJHL team on the move

News Josiah Spyker - April 4, 2024

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League will welcome the River Rush into the fold, as the Leagues approved the relocation of the North Okanagan Knights to Quesnel. The team, now known...

Province launching dedicated wildfire training and education centre

News Josiah Spyker - April 4, 2024

A first-of-its-kind wildfire training and education centre in North America will be set up at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. The centre was the flagship recommendation from Premier David Eby's...

New city joins KIJHL after sale and relocation of Steam

News Josiah Spyker - March 22, 2024

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has announced that the Summerland Steam has been sold and relocated to Williams Lake. The team will now be called the Mustangs. “We’re thrilled to...

More drought preparedness funding promised for B.C. farmers

News Josiah Spyker - March 18, 2024

An additional $80 million in provincial funds is being made available to help farmers hit hard by drought conditions. B.C. government officials said the money will let farmers upgrade their...

More snow expected to hit region, snowfall warnings could be issued

News Josiah Spyker - January 15, 2024

Warmer weather may finally be coming to the region, but heavy snow may also be coming. Environment Canada has issued...

Kootenay snowpack far lower than normal levels

News Josiah Spyker - January 11, 2024

B.C. is seeing extremely low snowpack across the province compared to last year. The BC River Forecast Centre released its...

Province launching do-it-yourself cervical cancer screening

News Josiah Spyker - January 9, 2024

The B.C. government is launching an at-home screening program that will test for cervical cancer. Provincial officials said it's the...

Heavy snow expected across Kootenays

News Josiah Spyker - January 8, 2024

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for most of southern B.C. including both the East and West Kootenay. Snow,...

Local MP looking for more discussion in new year

News Josiah Spyker - January 4, 2024

Kootenay Columbia's MP is hoping for more debate in the legislature this year. MP Rob Morrison says that's been lacking...

Kootenay property values see modest growth for 2024

News Josiah Spyker - January 3, 2024

Communities in the Kootenays mostly saw small growth in their property values, but some fell slightly. In the West Kootenay,...

‘Crazy talk’: Local MP displeased with passing of Liberal gun control bill

News Josiah Spyker - December 20, 2023

The federal Liberal gun control legislation Bill C-21 is now law after passing the Senate without changes last week. The...

Province encouraging shots ahead of holidays

News Josiah Spyker - December 11, 2023

The B.C. government is urging residents to get their free COVID-19 and flu shots before the holidays. “We want everyone...

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