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SPECIAL REPORT: PG RCMP Superintendent Shaun Wright talks recent violence

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

Today (Monday), MyPGNow.com conducted an interview with Prince George RCMP Superintendent Shaun Wright.

We touched on a number of topics including:

  • Recent violence related to the drug trade among rival groups
  • Progress being made by Select Standing Committee on combatting the social issues downtown
  • How soon the Car 60 program expansion with Northern Health could take place
  • Is protecting the downtown a bigger priority now after a vacancy rate of 12.67% was announced by the City of Prince George
  • Is the recent drug activity in the city related to a reduction in hours and services for overdose prevention sites and needle exchanges

LISTEN HERE FOR THE FULL INTERVIEW:

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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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