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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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B.C. introduces new digital tools for pre-fab housing contruction

BC Housing is rolling out a new online tool aimed at speeding up the construction of affordable housing.  The post B.C. introduces new digital tools for pre-fab housing contruction appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. leaders sound off on potential Alberta–Ottawa pipeline agreement

Provincial leaders responded Wednesday to reports of an agreement in the works between Alberta and the federal government on a new pipeline project to British Columbia’s north coast.  The post B.C. leaders sound off on potential Alberta–Ottawa pipeline agreement appeared first on AM 1150.

New agreement aims to boost interprovincial trade

A new agreement signed Wednesday aims to make it easier for businesses to sell products across Canada. The post New agreement aims to boost interprovincial trade appeared first on AM 1150.

Mortgage delinquency rose in B.C. last quarter, despite national declines

The number of British Columbia homeowners defaulting on their mortgage payments continued to rise in the second quarter of 2025, even as the national rate fell for the first time in three years.  The post Mortgage delinquency rose in B.C. last quarter, despite national declines appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. retreats from target of 100 per cent electric vehicle sales by 2025

British Columbia is looking to scale back its targets for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales, from its goal of 100 per cent by 2035.  The post B.C. retreats from target of 100 per cent electric vehicle sales by 2025 appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. outlines new 10-year economic strategy, with an eye to federal defence

British Columbia is laying out a new 10-year plan to get major projects built and bolster the province’s skilled workforce, while playing a bigger role in national defence.

B.C. outlines new 10-year economic strategy, with an eye to federal defence

British Columbia is laying out a new 10-year plan to get major projects built and bolster the province’s skilled workforce, while playing a bigger role in national defence. The post B.C. outlines new 10-year economic strategy, with an eye to federal defence appeared first on AM 1150.

MPs approve federal budget in tight vote, averting a snap election

A narrow majority of MPs voted in favour of the Liberal government’s budget Monday, avoiding another federal election.

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Most Canadians say World Cup not worth the cost: poll

A new survey finds most Canadians say it won’t be worth the cost for Vancouver and Toronto to host FIFA World Cup 26 games next year. The post Most Canadians say World Cup not worth the cost: poll appeared first on AM 1150.

Test of B.C.’s emergency alerting system set for Wednesday

An alert will appear on cellphones and interrupt radio and TV broadcasts this Wednesday, as part of a test of British Columbia’s emergency alert system. The post Test of B.C.’s emergency alerting system set for Wednesday appeared first on AM 1150.

Premier David Eby survives leadership review at B.C. NDP convention

Premier David Eby earned broad support from B.C. NDP members gathered for the party's convention in Victoria this weekend.  The post Premier David Eby survives leadership review at B.C. NDP convention appeared first on AM 1150.

Eby faces leadership review at weekend NDP convention

Premier David Eby’s leadership will be put to a vote this weekend at the B.C. NDP’s biennial convention in Victoria.  The post Eby faces leadership review at weekend NDP convention appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. ends disability assistance clawback for couples

British Columbia will do away with rules that claw back funds from couples on disability assistance.  The post B.C. ends disability assistance clawback for couples appeared first on AM 1150.

BCGEU members accept tentative agreement, officially ending strike

The B.C. General Employees Union said Thursday its members in the public service have voted in favour of ratifying the tentative agreement reached with the province. The post BCGEU members accept tentative agreement, officially ending strike appeared first on AM 1150.

Ksi Lisims LNG and North Coast Transmission Line among projects for potential fast-tracking, says Carney

The Ksi Lisims liquified natural gas project and North Coast Transmission Line are among the next group of projects to be considered for fast-tracking by the federal government.  The post Ksi Lisims LNG and North Coast Transmission Line among projects for potential fast-tracking, says Carney appeared first on AM 1150.

Living wage still out of reach for many British Columbians, says report

A new report finds British Columbia’s current minimum wage continues to fall short of a living wage across the province.  The post Living wage still out of reach for many British Columbians, says report appeared first on AM 1150.

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Canada Post, postal workers reach agreement to end strike action

After more than two years of negotiations, both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have reached agreements in principle covering the union’s urban and rural bargaining units.

CUPE 1699 looking to build working relationship with Regional District of Fraser-Fort George

After reaching a tentative Collective Agreement with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, CUPE 1699 is happy to be moving forward.

‘They protected their students’: Teachers praised after Bella Coola bear attack

Twenty people were caught up in a grizzly bear attack in Bella Coola that sent three children and a teacher to hospital in Vancouver.

New UHNBC parkade to partially open next week

The new 471-space parkade at the University Hospital of Northern B.C. will be partially open for the public and staff in the coming days.

Equine course gets encouragement and approval from SD57 Board

A unique course was presented to School District 57 Trustees during Tuesday's meeting, to be approved as an authorized course.

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