Josiah Spyker

Josiah is an integral part of the 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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B.C.’s new premier sworn in, offers energy bill relief 

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Premier David Eby offered B.C. residents a break on their power bills as he was sworn in today, making him the 37th premier in the province's history. This came after...

New rules to strengthen homebuyer protection

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The B.C. government is introducing a protection period so homebuyers don't feel pressured into making a purchase they may regret. The new rules will see a three-day period given to...

‘Asleep at the switch’: Premiers call for more support for healthcare and affordability

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Premiers across Canada met in person for the first time in two years to discuss issues around healthcare, affordability, labour and supply chains and are calling on the federal...

Province invests in anti-abuse sports program

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The B.C. government is providing $500,000 to viaSport’s Play Safe B.C. program to address harassment, abuse and discrimination in amateur sports in the province. Provincial officials say the program focuses...

Horgan to step down as premier

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After five years on the job, John Horgan has announced he's stepping down as B.C's premier. The 62-year-old Horgan says his health problems this past year have made him reevaluate...

Province investing in public library improvements

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The B.C. government is providing a one-time investment of $8 million to public libraries for COVID-19 relief and recovery. The money is being spread among 71 libraries to enhance services...

Ninety-four per cent of health professionals fully vaccinated in B.C.

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The B.C. government is reporting that approximately 94 per cent of healthcare workers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt. This accounts for 17 of the 18 health regulatory...

Province orders investigation into prolific offenders

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The B.C. government has hired two experts to investigate and write a report on the actions needed to deal with prolific offenders and random violent attacks. Provincial officials say British...

Province reports increase in surgeries completed

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The B.C. government is reporting the most surgeries completed in a year in the province's history. According to the B.C....

Province conducting emergency alert test tomorrow

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The B.C. government will be testing the newly updated wireless alerting system tomorrow at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time). Previously the...

Province introducing anti-racism data act

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The B.C. government is introducing a new act with the goal of dismantling systemic racism and discrimination in B.C. Provincial...

Province updating disaster financial assistance program

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The B.C. government is making "significant changes" to the province's disaster financial assistance program so more people can access...

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The $10-a-Day Lottery: PG parents face slim odds for subsidized child care

BC Election
According to provincial data supplied to MyPGNow.com, there are between 17,000 and 18,000 operational $10-a-day childcare spaces in B.C. This accounts for 10 percent of all licensed childcare spots in the province, with the remaining 90% not part of the program. 

IREN awards $500,000 in grants to support initiatives in PG, Mackenzie

Community
The company employs around 275 people in the province, including about 90 in Prince George and 70 in Mackenzie. 

PG’s Civic Light Up set for November 27th

Community
It will take place at 4pm on November 27th at Canada Games Plaza.

Lotto Max ticket bought in Prince George is worth $100,000

Lotto
Nobody claimed the 85-million-dollar jackpot. The Lotto Max Jackpot will now reach a Canadian record 90-mllion dollars for Friday’s draw.

Hartley’s Sports Shorts; Wednesday, October 14th

Hartley's Sports Shorts
The (2-3-0-1) Prince George Cougars have just one game this week and that will go Saturday night at 6:05 when they visit the (3-2-2) Kelowna Rockets.
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