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Prince George Chamber of Commerce and YXS continue to push for federal dollars

The push for more funding under the Airport Capital Assistance Fund has finally gained traction in Prince George.

The local chamber submitted a resolution in regards to the funding at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM in Regina back in September which received 97% support.

Prince George Airport Authority President and CEO, John Gibson believes it is now on the national radar.

“Our association, the Canadian Airports Council has it as one of their top 2 priorities for the 2017 Federal Budget in March. Our organization has presented to the standing committee and finance. It’s just a multi-level push.

The airport funding resolution called for fair and open access for all National Airport System facilities including Prince George which is one of six airports in Canada excluded from federal dollars.

Any new money coming into the airport would maintain competitive fares and safety.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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