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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B.C.’s minimum wage set to increase on June 1

Business Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s general minimum wage will increase to $18.25 per hour on June 1, but advocates said it still falls short of a living wage in much of the province.

B.C.’s FIFA World Cup price tag climbs to $729M

Tourism Emily Joveski -
B.C. says the cost of hosting seven FIFA World Cup matches in Vancouver could reach $729 million, up $105 million from its previous high-end estimate.

B.C. legislators close out spring session with DRIPA questions still unresolved

Politics Emily Joveski -
The British Columbia legislature wrapped up its spring session Thursday with the NDP government facing criticism over its shifting approach to Indigenous rights legislation, a record deficit and pipeline tensions with Alberta.

Report finds British Columbians consume more alcohol than the average Canadian, even as drinking rates fall

Health Emily Joveski -
British Columbians are drinking less alcohol overall, but consumption in B.C. remains above the national average, according to a new report from the provincial health officer.

Proposed B.C. LNG project seals German supply deal

Energy & Utilities Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s Ksi Lisims LNG project has signed a long-term supply agreement with a German state-owned energy company, marking what officials say is Canada’s first LNG export deal with a European buyer.

Canada, Ksi Lisims LNG to announce major export deal with German company

Energy & Utilities Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby said Tuesday that a major liquefied natural gas export deal between B.C.’s Ksi Lisims LNG project and Germany would mark a significant step toward a final investment decision on the proposed multibillion-dollar facility.

B.C. small town theatres cheer motion calling for changes to alcohol rules

Business Emily Joveski -
Small independent movie theatres in British Columbia may soon be able to serve liquor during all-ages screenings after the legislature passed a motion calling for changes to provincial rules.

Eby blasts Alberta separatism at Western premiers meeting as pipeline tensions simmer

Politics Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby criticized Alberta’s separatist movement Monday, saying it undermines national unity as western premiers met in Calgary to discuss trade, energy and relations with the United States.

B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Findlay dodges press questions about reported election probe

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay denied reports Monday that she is under investigation for alleged election wrongdoing, then left a Victoria press conference without taking questions.

Voting begins in B.C. Conservative leadership race as Findlay denies reports of federal election wrongdoing

Politics Emily Joveski -
Voting in the B.C. Conservative leadership race begins Saturday as the party keeps candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay on the ballot despite reports alleging she is under investigation for possible breaches of the Canada Elections Act.

B.C. nurses union reaches agreement with province

Health Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Nurses’ Union said Friday it has reached a tentative agreement with the province after members overwhelmingly backed possible job action earlier this month.

Site C dam named after late premier John Horgan

Energy & Utilities Emily Joveski -
The B.C. government has renamed the Site C dam after former premier John Horgan, despite his past opposition to the controversial hydroelectric megaproject.

Supreme Court of Canada to hear B.C. appeal that aims to limit DRIPA’s legal reach

Indigenous Emily Joveski -
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear British Columbia’s appeal of a landmark ruling that found parts of the province’s mineral tenure system conflict with its Indigenous rights law, setting up a major legal test of how UNDRIP applies in B.C. courts.

B.C. small businesses cooling on youth hiring, says CFIB report

Economy Emily Joveski -
B.C. small businesses say rising costs and economic uncertainty are making them reluctant to hire young workers ahead of the summer job season, according to a new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Eby and Carney to meet as Alberta’s pipeline pitch gains momentum

Energy & Utilities Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby is set to press Prime Minister Mark Carney on B.C.'s economic priorities Wednesday as Alberta pushes ahead with plans for a new oil pipeline to the West Coast.

BC Transit launches tap-to-pay on all systems with Umo

Transit Emily Joveski -
Contactless fare payment is now available on more than 30 transit systems across B.C.
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