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PG-Valemount MLA to speak at Prescription Drug Take Back Day event

A local politician is hosting an event outlining the importance of returning unused prescription drugs.

Prince George-Valemount Conservative MLA Roslyn Bird is holding the first annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day at City Hall.

It runs from 10am until the late afternoon and is in partnership with the city, local pharmacies and community organizations.

The initiative gives residents the chance to dispose of expired medications as part of International Overdose/Poisoning Awareness Month.

International Overdose Awareness Day is set for Sunday.

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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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