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Former Prince George newsman John Ashbridge passes away

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw
John Ashbridge at CKNW in Vancouver, 1965

The first news director for CJCI in Prince George has passed away.

John Ashbridge died yesterday at the age of 71.

He laid down roots in the northern capital from 1970-73.

Ashbridge is most remembered for his time spent in Vancouver as a longtime broadcaster and public address announcer for the both the Canucks and the Giants.

He was originally born in Sussex, England back in 1947 and also spent time in Victoria, New Westminster, and Australia.

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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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