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YMCA of Northern BC to open their doors to evacuees

Any evacuees heading into the northern capital will have another place to stay.

The YMCA of Northern BC announced on Friday their Prince George location on Massey Drive will open to all affected by the wildfires.

“We invite evacuees to visit the YMCAs listed below to shower and clean up, rest in a safe space or take part in a drop-in program like basketball, fitness classes or swimming,” says Amanda Alexander, CEO of the YMCA of Northern BC.

“We know that the province and many of BC’s children and families are in a
state of emergency right now and we welcome all people impacted by the wildfires to find refuge at the
Y.”

Evacuees simply need to visit the YMCA with identification that includes their photo and home address
or show their evacuation wristband that they received when registering with an evacuation centre to
participate.

All 12 locations in Prince George, Kamloops, Kelowna, Vancouver and, Vancouver Island are taking part in this initiative.

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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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