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Exploration Place postpones re-opening due to labour shortages, supply chain issues

The grand re-opening of the Exploration Place in Prince George has been pushed back at least until the fall.

The facility has been closed to the public for the past 26 months due to the pandemic.

Supply chain issues and labor shortages are being cited as the main issues of the delay.

“Obviously, we’ve reviewed every option. At the end of the day, we are an independent charity, and postponing our Grand Re-Opening presents its own set of challenges. However, the right thing to do is to continue going forward and ensure that we honour the vision so that we can properly serve all of our visitors,” said Tracy Calogheros, CEO.

Originally, the re-opening was slated for June 18th – the same date the Little Prince steam engine will kick off another season at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park.

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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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