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.
mail

Author Archive

Creston-area projects receive more than $817K in provincial wildfire prevention funding

Environment Josiah Spyker -
The Creston area is set to benefit from more than $817,000 in provincial funding aimed at reducing wildfire risk through fuel management projects.

Local MP wants to see by-elections for floor crossers

Politics Josiah Spyker -
Floor crossings have been front of mind in federal politics and Kootenay-Columbia MP Rob Morrison would like to see by-elections be required for floor crossing. 

Avalanche risk closes portion of Highway 93

Avalanche Josiah Spyker -
Highway 93 through Kootenay National Park is closed due to high avalanche risk in the area. 

Surgery access in Alberta available again

Health Josiah Spyker -
B.C. residents can once again book certain surgeries in Alberta under a renewed agreement between the two provinces that took effect March 1.

Diversification key for local businesses dealing with tariffs

Business Josiah Spyker -
Some local businesses have been seeing success after diversifying their trade following U.S. tariffs. 

Thunder Cats defenceman jumps to ACAC

Creston Valley Thunder Josiah Spyker -
Creston Thunder Cats defenceman Jace Litoski is college bound after signing with the Portage College Voyageurs of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference.

Fawning season may mean aggressive deer

Fish & Wildlife Josiah Spyker -
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 -
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...

Creston defenceman excited to be back in front of home fans

Creston Valley Thunder Josiah Spyker -
Defenceman Chase Bambrick has decided to finish off his hockey career playing with his hometown team. Bambrick signed a contract...

More trades made in Eddie Mountain Division

Sports Josiah Spyker -
Teams keep making moves ahead of the 2024/25 KIJHL regular season. The Creston Valley Thunder Cats have traded forward Lucas...

Former Creston hockey player joins Canucks coaching staff

Sports Josiah Spyker -
Former Creston Valley Thunder, Jason Krog, has joined the Canucks organization as a skills and skating coach. Krog was previously...

Thunder Cats welcome new head coach and GM

News Josiah Spyker -
The Creston Valley Thunder Cats have a new bench boss after hiring Geordie Wudrick as head coach and general...

Another KIJHL team on the move

News Josiah Spyker -
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League will welcome the River Rush into the fold, as the Leagues approved the relocation...

Province launching dedicated wildfire training and education centre

News Josiah Spyker -
A first-of-its-kind wildfire training and education centre in North America will be set up at Thompson Rivers University in...

Thunder Cat brothers bring in KIJHL awards

News Josiah Spyker -
Two Creston Valley Thunder Cats players have taken out this years' Kootenay International Junior Hockey League's top defenceman and...

New city joins KIJHL after sale and relocation of Steam

News Josiah Spyker -
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has announced that the Summerland Steam has been sold and relocated to Williams...
Load more

ckcv Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

Labour
The jobless rate in the Kootenays stood at 4.9 per cent in September, down from 5.8 per cent the previous month and six per cent a year earlier.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
- Advertisement -