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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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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. 

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.

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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.

June home sales were hot across the BC Northern Real Estate Board

Northern BC home sales were ahead of their 10-year average in June after 476 unit sales were made according to the BC Real Estate Association. That's a year-over-year spike of 11.7% when compared to the same time last year.

Cops for Cancer Tour de North hosting training ride in honour of former member

The Cops for Cancer Tour de North team will be holding a scheduled group ride on Sunday morning, their first without Shane Kelly after passing during a hit and run in PG last week. The ride will begin just after 8am from the overflow parking lot of the PG Aquatic Centre on 18th Avenue. The public is encouraged to arrive for the send off 15 minutes earlier (7:45 AM).

UNBC’s Athletic Director representing PG at World University Summer Games

125 varsity athletes from across Canada are dawning the Maple Leaf for almost two weeks as they participate in the FISU World University Summer Games in Germany starting tomorrow (Wednesday). The athletes will compete in nine sports: archery, artistic gymnastics, athletics, badminton, rhythmic gymnastics, rowing, swimming, table tennis and taekwondo.

Ronald McDonald House to open new family room at UHNBC

This fall, the Ronald McDonald House British Columbia and Yukon will be unveiling a new family support space inside UHNBC. It will feature a stocked kitchen, dining area as well as a living room, bathroom with shower and sleeping area.

Exploration Place frustrated by costly summer crime spree

"Just over the summer we have had the garden cut open three or four times. We have had the train shed broken into multiple times, the school house broken into multiple times and we've had our loading bay security gate broken into twice."

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Premier David Eby signs internal trade agreements to help remove trade barriers

A new internal trade agreement will give B.C shoppers more choice, with more freedom for workers and professionals to move between provinces.

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. 

Prince George Kennel Club hosting four day Dog Show

Community members can look forward to the end of the week as the Prince George Kennel Club will host it's 19th annual Dog Show.

Jared Young of PG optioned back to the minors

The New York Mets announced Infielder Jared Young has been optioned to the Triple-A Syracuse.

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. 

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