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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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Seasonal July makes way for an unsettled start to August

As for the BC Day long weekend, Loney noted there is some instability in the forecast with a chance of showers or thundershowers for today and Saturday before clearing to mainly sunny skies on Sunday and Monday. Temperatures are expected to range between 23 and 26 degrees.

Snaking River Fire reaches 150 hectares; evacuation alert issued

The fire is producing smoke that is visible from Quesnel, Highway 97 and surrounding communities. Initial attack firefighters and heavy equipment are responding with helicopter support.

Ambulances Paramedics of BC dealing with member mental health crisis due to suicides

This year, nine paramedics have passed away. The agency noted while some of the deaths were due to health issues or accidents, many of their members died by suicide – deaths likely connected to the job’s many stressors.

Team BC selects several PG athletes for Canada Summer Games

In Artistic Swimming, Kennedy Moore of PG is the lone northern to be selected. Zahra Ngabo of the Northern Bounce Academy will participate in basketball. Team BC’s men’s U-23 softball team has no shortage of local flavour, which includes Caleb Falk, Aidan Heggelund, Joel Henry, as well as Cameron and Colby Jefferies.

Prince George tallies nine illicit drug deaths in May and June

Province-wide, 292 people lost their lives due to toxic drugs in May and June – that equates to nearly five deaths per day on average. So far this year, Northern Health has tallied 67 toxic drug deaths, 23 of which were recorded in Prince George.

Sour grapes? BC wine industry up in arms over ‘value added fee’ in Alberta

This despite a trade deal between both provinces that allows Albertans to buy directly from wine producers in B.C.. In April, Alberta spiked its flat fee on wine while also introducing a "value added charge" for any bottle worth more than $11.25 - a move Wine Growers of BC CEO Jeff Guignard isn't happy about.

Man hiking Great Divide Trail found safe by PG Search and Rescue

According to a Facebook post, he was hiking the Great Divide Trail over a two-week period, which involved significant route finding and bushwacking when he became separated from his partner.

Regional District unveils hazard exposure data during phase one of Climate Adaption project

The first phase of the project began in the fall of 2023 with the second phase identifying policy options to address the risks of climate-related natural disasters to conclude at the end of 2026.

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Several cooling spaces available in Prince George

According to the city, residents will have the chance to cool down at either of the Public Library Locations (Bob Harkins and Nechako), the Aquatic Centre and Canfor Leisure Pool as well as the Pine Centre Mall.

Homestead Days hosting old-fashioned activities this weekend

The organization’s longest running event celebrates life on the homestead over a hundred years ago by taking in the sights, sounds, and activities of a bygone era. During the holiday Monday, the black powder shooters aim and fire at targets in the back field.

Prince George’s annual Sunflower Festival begins tomorrow

The five-week long festival will include kid’s days and artisan craft classes, farm animals and photo stations.

Mackenzie Recreation Centre to act as cooling centre

It will be open from 6am to 9pm during the week and from 8am to 5pm on the weekend. Water will be made available.

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.

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Local MLAs gearing up for forum focused on business and retail crime

The three Prince George-area MLAs are gearing up to host a forum to help gain an understanding of the ongoing challenges being faced by the business community in the Northern Capital. During last week's meeting, Prince George City Council voted to support the MLAs in the venture. 

Hospice hosting watch party for Prince George episode of The Amazing Race Canada

The Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society will be hosting a watch party as Prince George is put on display for Canada to see. Earlier this year, The Amazing Race Canada filmed an episode in Prince George, which includes the local sibling team of Grace Dove and Joe Syme.

Kodiaks lose to Sun in defensive matchup

The Prince George Kodiaks may have dropped a 35-11 decision to the Okanagan Sun in Kelowna Saturday, but they shouldn't be hanging their heads.  The Kodiaks started off strong against the reigning BC Football Conference champions, with big defensive stops leading to points for Prince George.

Emergency responders burning out, Ambulance Paramedics Association of BC president says

The Ambulance Paramedics Association of BC (APBC) says the mental health crisis continues it’s having a lasting impact on the service’s members.  According to the union, approximately 30 per cent of their members (including paramedics and dispatchers) are either off work battling mental health or are still continuing to work while receiving treatment.  

Darin’s Sports Shorts; Sunday, August 3rd

Recap of local and national sports.

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