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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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Air Canada flight attendants vote 99.7% in favour of strike action

Since 2000, inflation has increased 169% and average full-time wages have increased 210% in Canada. But entry-level Air Canada flight attendants’ wages have increased only 10% – just $3 per hour – in the past 25 years according to the union.

PG Fire crews douse garage blaze to cap off long weekend

Once on scene, firefighters found the structure fully engulfed in flames. The cause of the blaze is undetermined.

Investigation hurdles related to PG incident draws ire from National Police Federation

The incident in question occurred at about 7:00 a.m. on May 31, 2021, when local police approached a man near the North Star Inn near Victoria Street and 15th Avenue. The Independent Investigations Office said during the interaction, shots were fired by police, with the man sustaining a serious gunshot injury.

PG’s Unger suiting up for Canada at Pan-Am Volleyball Cup

Canada’s next action is today (Tuesday) against Venezuela (0-1) who also fell in straight sets to the Dominican Republic.

PG Native Friendship Centre to receive funding for Learning Literacy program

The Province invests $3.4 million annually to support the Community Adult Literacy Program. These programs improve basic writing, reading, math, and digital skills.

Updated: Roadwork impacting access to airport starts today

The repairs on the machine were completed on Sunday – the issue caused a temporary disruption of the YXS’s screening procedure.

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.

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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.

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.

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U.S. tariffs add pressure on B.C. manufacturers, despite CUSMA exemptions

One industry leader said British Columbia manufacturers are “very concerned” about the effect of U.S. tariffs and are scrambling to ensure their products are compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement. 

Air Canada flight attendants vote 99.7% in favour of strike action

Since 2000, inflation has increased 169% and average full-time wages have increased 210% in Canada. But entry-level Air Canada flight attendants’ wages have increased only 10% – just $3 per hour – in the past 25 years according to the union.

Cooler conditions expected to help with Dorman Lake Wildfire

The BC Day long weekend saw 59 new fires start in the Prince George Fire Centre, according to the BC Wildfire Service.  "Most of those new starts in PGFC are from that thunderstorm activity that we saw last week," said Fire Information Officer Jeromy Corrigan. 

COFI, BC Lumber Trade Council welcome new support measures from Feds

Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement of measures to transform Canada's softwood lumber industry is being welcomed by the BC Lumber Trade Council (BCLTC) and the Council of Forest Industries (COFI).

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