Emily Joveski

Emily 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.
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Be wary of misinformation circulating online about B.C. wildfires, say RCMP

Emergency Services Emily Joveski -
RCMP are warning people to rely on official sources as misinformation circulates online about the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland.

Canada’s military ‘on stand-by’ to help with B.C. wildfires, says federal defence minister

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
Defence Minister David McGuinty said Canada’s military is “on standby” to assist with British Columbia’s wildfire response if needed.

Off-road vehicles banned in southern B.C. areas due to wildfire risk

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is banning recreational off-road vehicles on Crown land in parts of the province to reduce the risk of wildfires.

RCMP confirm death of 80-year-old woman due to Summerland wildfire

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
An 80-year-old woman died while evacuating the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland, RCMP said Sunday.

Penticton mayor says community rallying to support wildfire evacuees

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
Penticton’s mayor said officials are watching the wind direction as the out-of-control Bald Range wildfire prompts evacuation orders and alerts for nearby areas.

Air quality warnings expand across southern B.C. due to lingering wildfire smoke

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
Wildfire smoke blanketed southern B.C. on Friday, prompting widespread air quality warnings.

B.C. asking rents drop 4.5% in July, says report

Real Estate Emily Joveski -
Average asking rents in B.C. fell 4.5 per cent year over year in July to $2,384, a new report said.

B.C. adds 17,800 jobs in July as unemployment falls

Economy Emily Joveski -
British Columbia added 17,800 jobs in July, marking a third straight month of employment gains, according to Statistics Canada.

More Mexican firefighters land in B.C. to assist wildfire response

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
About 200 firefighters from Mexico arrived in B.C. on Thursday to help battle destructive wildfires across the province.

B.C.’s new consumer protection rules crack down on pushy sales tactics, sneaky subscription renewals

Business Emily Joveski -
New consumer protection rules aimed at curbing high-pressure sales tactics and automatic subscription renewals have taken effect in B.C.

B.C. man extradited from Germany pleads guilty in dark web drug trafficking case

Crime Emily Joveski -
A British Columbia man has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for his role in a dark web drug trafficking operation.

Pilot injured after helicopter crash into lake while battling B.C. wildfires

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
A helicopter pilot suffered minor injuries after the aircraft went down in a lake while battling wildfires in British Columbia's Cariboo region.

Orange air quality alert issued as wildfire smoke blankets parts of B.C.

Health Emily Joveski -
Air quality warnings have been upgraded to orange for several regions of southern and central B.C. as wildfire smoke is expected to linger for the next 24 to 48 hours.

B.C. wildfires force thousands from their homes

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
About 8,000 people are under evacuation orders in British Columbia as wildfires continue to threaten communities in the southern Interior and Cariboo regions, provincial officials said Tuesday.

Experts say severe drought is the new normal, and B.C.’s water strategy is stuck in crisis mode

Environment Emily Joveski -
B.C. water experts say the province isn't doing enough to prepare for worsening drought as parts of the Interior face the highest drought rating for another dry summer.

B.C. officials urge long-weekend wildfire caution as hot, dry conditions persist

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British Columbia is urging residents and travellers to take extra precautions this B.C. Day weekend as hot, dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires.
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