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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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BC sees 66% 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.

Don’t take the bait: PG RCMP offers preventive strategies to avoid being scammed

The Prince George RCMP are reminding you not to take the bait the next time you receive a fake email, phone call or text messages from fraudulent companies or people.

BC First Nations baulk at proposed pipeline project from Alberta Premier

The Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative said there is no pipeline or oil tanker project that would be acceptable to their group, adding any proposal to ship crude oil through their coastal waters is a “non-starter.” 

PG’s Jason Zazelenchuk misses podium at Judo National Championship in Hawaii

Jason Zazelenchuk of Northern Capital Judo Club placed fifth in Senior Men +200lbs (losing the bronze) and 7th place in Senior Men Open Division, which consisted of 21 competitors. 

PG RCMP investigating suspicious fire at weigh scale; BCGEU eyeing safety concerns

Emergency responders received a report of flames coming from the CVSE office located at the weigh scale. Officers arrived on scene shortly after and gathered evidence to suggest the fire was intentionally set. 

UHNBC says obstetrical service coverage gaps for high-risk pregnancies likely to come in August

The health authority noted residents who are pregnant and greater than 20 weeks into their pregnancy, are eligible for medical services at the Labour and Delivery Department at UHNBC. 

Nine drowning deaths occurred in Northern Health in 2024: Coroners Service

The document states 98 drowning deaths occurred province-wide in 2024, a decline of 18% when compared to 2023.  In total, our health authority tallied nine fatalities from accidental drowning last year. 

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Mother Nature aiding in wildfire suppression across PG Fire Centre

91% of current wildfires in our area have been lightning-caused. So far this year, 708,838 hectares has burned within the Prince George Fire Centre.

PG MLA’s named to special parliamentary committee

The committee includes Prince George-Mackenzie rep Kiel Giddens and Rosalyn Bird of PG-Valemount, both of whom are flying the Conservative banner.   The special committee accepts written submissions from interested individuals or organizations until September 19th at 2pm. 

PG fire crews douse structure blaze in the Hart

The fire is under investigation and the dollar loss is estimated at $75,000. There were no injuries to civilians or fire personnel at this incident.

Kady Dandeneau takes her place on UNBC Timberwolves Wall of Honour

Dandeneau concluded her career in Green and Gold with 983 points and 407 rebounds, both good for second in program history, as well as 147 assists (7th). However, beyond the numbers, her legacy will stand the test of time. Fire. Leadership. Talent. Will. A true Timberwolf.

Save our Streets pitches bail reform, prolific offender changes to BC Federal Liberal caucus

One of the co-founders of the Save our Streets Coalition (SOS) believes the federal government can do more to crack down on repeat offenders as well as provide a full continuum of care for those suffering from addiction and mental illness. The group sat down with the federal Liberals BC caucus on Monday in Kelowna to discuss these issues as well as bail reform.

Federal grant funding gives several PG sports facilities a face lift

It’s from annual funding via the Canada Community-Building Fund where an additional $760,000 is being made available for this work with a total project budget of $950,000. In 2024, the parks and solid waste division funded $760,000 through the CCBF to upgrade facilities and encourage continued outdoor recreation. The total project budget was $950,000 and included:

Nomination period opens for Business Excellence Awards

The five finalists in each Business Excellence Awards category and the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be revealed at a lunchtime announcement at Knox Performance Centre on September 11th. The awards will be handed out at a gala event, featuring keynote speaker Jody Wilson-Raybould, on Saturday, November 1st, at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre.

PG’s Wisniowski reaches the podium at Judo event in Brazil

15-year-old Olivia Wisniowski of the Northern Judo Club reached the podium at the 2025 Copa Minas de Judo in Brazil after competing in the senior women’s 78-kg category.

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BC sees 66% 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.

British Columbia Northern Exhibition bringing a new event to Prince George this weekend

The British Columbia Northern Exhibition (BCNE) will have a Renaissance Faire this weekend in Prince George.

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.

Eby, Washington state officials decry Trump’s tariffs ahead of looming deadline

Premier David Eby is inviting Americans to side with Canada in the fight against former U.S. president Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, saying, “This is not what anybody wants.”

The Exploration Place use community feedback to bolster museum experience

The Exploration Place is inviting the community to check the refreshed museum.

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