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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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WorkSafeBC encourages employers to protect workers from heat-related illnesses

Between 2020 and 2024, WorkSafeBC accepted 315 heat-related injury claims, with the highest numbers in transportation, public works, construction, food services, and film and television production.

PG Fire Centre bracing for flare ups during mid-week heat wave

There are currently 41 wildfires burning in the Prince George Fire Centre, 37 of which are either being held or under control. So far this year, 712,253 hectares has burned in our region.

Prince George-Vanderhoof area included in B.C. heat warning

The warnings extend north to the North Thompson, 100 Mile, Cariboo, Prince George, and Stuart - Nechako areas, which could see highs up to 34 degrees. The BC Wildfire Service says the combination of rising temperatures, fuel drying and more dry lightning increases the probability of new wildfires starting this week.

Team BC picks two PG athletes for Canada Summer Games track and field events

Brooke Perepeluk will compete in discuss and shot-put while Caleb Emon is entered in high jump.

Taekwondo Athlete from PG in the running for prestigious award

The grand prize is $25,000 and voting ends on Thursday, August 7th at 7pm Pacific Time. For a link on where to vote, click here.

Unstable ridge of high pressure to roll into Prince George-area

"It is a good time to enjoy the summer weather but then just be on the lookout for darkening skies in the late afternoon with the build up of clouds and warmer temperatures." "There is a little bit of instability trapped inside the ridge and quite a number of areas in Central BC are under the threat of showers or afternoon thundershowers. The threat isn't large in the amount of rain but it is enough to take the edge off."

BC Coroners Service leading investigation into fatal house fire in PG

According to the city, the cause of the fire remains unknown, and fire damage to the building is estimated at $265,000.

Mobile breast cancer screening coming to Mackenzie, Chetwynd

It is recommended that eligible individuals ages 40 to 74 who have a parent, full-sibling or child with breast cancer receive a mammogram every year. Eligible individuals ages 40 to 74 without a family history of breast cancer should schedule a mammogram every two years.

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Invasive Species B.C. offers guidance as tick season reaches its peak

Other symptoms include a rash, fever, fatigue, headaches, aches, and swollen lymph nodes. Residents can also download the ETick app for more information, by clicking here.

American counterparts once again raise duties on BC softwood lumber

The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) strongly condemns the U.S. Department of Commerce's decision to once again increase anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber. The group says the trade actions continue to harm workers, families, and communities across British Columbia and Canada—and have gone unresolved for far too long.

PG, like many other BC cities, experiences a decline in Crime Severity Index

Prince George's Crime Severity Index dropped by 14% in 2024 according to Stats Canada. The index came in at 199.83 last year, down from 232 in 2023.

Aldergrove man charged with impaired driving following fatal crash on Highway 97

Police say the crash killed a 42-year-old man from Chemainus (Vancouver Island) while a 38-year-old Aldergrove man was taken into custody for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. “Police need your help locating more witnesses to this collision, and dash-camera video would be helpful,” said Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol.

Quesnel Search & Rescue called out to Bowron Lake Chain

SARS Manager, Director, Bob Holowenko said they had an opportunity to participate in the Billy Barker Days Parade Saturday morning (July 19) and while they were in the process of lining up to show off our team, we ended up getting a call out.

Update: Highway 97 crash between Quesnel and Hixon claims a life

Drive BC reported that Highway 97 in that area was closed for a few hours, however, unconfirmed reports suggest the highway has since re-opened.

BC sees 66 per cent spike in shoplifting in last decade: Save Our Streets

In 2023, London Drugs President and COO Clint Mahlman, who is also part of Save Our Streets, noted their Parkwood Place location in Prince George had one of the highest crime rates ranking in the top five for loss.

Outlying areas near PG under severe thunderstorm warning

A severe thunderstorm is located just northwest of Firth Lake east of Highway 97 and is moving eastward at 20 km/h. The thunderstorm will not affect the city of Prince George.

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City to support local MLAs on business and retail crime response forum

The City of Prince George will support the three area MLAs at a business and retail crime response forum later this year.  At last night's (Monday) meeting, Prince George City Council was presented with a notice of motion from Councillors Kyle Sampson and Tim Bennett, calling for the facilitation of a forum on the topic. 

Big Squeeze returning to Prince George in time for summer heat

Big Brothers Big Sisters Northern BC is hosting it's 13th annual Big Squeeze event.

WorkSafeBC encourages employers to protect workers from heat-related illnesses

Between 2020 and 2024, WorkSafeBC accepted 315 heat-related injury claims, with the highest numbers in transportation, public works, construction, food services, and film and television production.

PG Fire Centre bracing for flare ups during mid-week heat wave

There are currently 41 wildfires burning in the Prince George Fire Centre, 37 of which are either being held or under control. So far this year, 712,253 hectares has burned in our region.

Hartley’s Sports Shorts; Tuesday, July 29th

Hockey: Prince George Cougars goalie Josh Ravensbergen (’06) and forward Terik Parascak (’06) are participating this week in the Team Canada’s National Summer Showcase in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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