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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Prince George plane lost engine power before fatal crash, investigators say

A plane that made a fatal emergency landing on a Prince George road Thursday lost power in one engine before colliding with four vehicles, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada said.

Updated: One fatality confirmed in plane crash in Prince George

A plane has crashed in Prince George, with two vehicles believed to be involved.

Rising diesel prices likely to drive up goods, food costs: BC Trucking Association

The spat between Iran and the United States has reached one month and consumers might soon feel the pinch with certain goods likely to cost more if no solution is found.

“It’s going to change our town forever,”: Reverend, South Peace MLA react to Tumbler Ridge shooting

“We are trying to support everyone we can through this.” That is from Reverend Gerald Krauss from the New Life Assembly Church in Tumbler Ridge following yesterday’s (Tuesday) mass shooting in the South Peace community.

Update: Two Go Fund Me’s launched for victims of Tumbler Ridge shootings

A 12-year-old girl from Tumbler Ridge is fighting for her life at Vancouver Children’s Hospital following’s yesterday’s shooting that killed nine people and injured 25 others.

“It’s going to change our town forever,”: Reverend, South Peace MLA react to Tumbler Ridge shooting

"We are trying to support everyone we can through this." That is from Reverend Gerald Krauss from the New Life Assembly Church in Tumbler Ridge following yesterday's (Tuesday) mass shooting...

Go Fund Me launched for Tumbler Ridge youth injured in shooting

The BC RCMP’s Major Crime unit has assumed conduct of the investigation, and is working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Canadian Red Cross launches appeal to help people in Turkey and Syria after earthquake

The Canadian Red Cross says if BC residents want to help those impacted by the massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria, financial donations are the best option. The magnitude 7.8...

‘Monday can’t come soon enough’: BCTF President thrilled with child vaccination roll out plan

BC’s child vaccination program for kids aged 5 to 11 launches on Monday. Parents of children who registered will begin receiving...

B.C. mask mandate now includes kids 5-plus

Children five and up will now be required to wear a mask at indoor public spaces in B.C. The mask...

B.C. teachers union still has questions surrounding return-to-class plan

The BC Teachers Federation (BCTF) believe the health and safety measures put forth for the upcoming academic year could...

Island woman killed in crash north of Prince George

A woman in her seventies has passed away following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 near Old Summit Lake Road,...

Province hints at indoor dining in B.C. resuming on Tuesday

Premier John Horgan has hinted that the “circuit breaker” limits on travel and gatherings will be lifted on Tuesday. If...

“It’s important to us,”: BC Cattlemen’s Association on Alberta meat packers getting vaccinated

BC Cattlemen’s Association General Manager Kevin Boon says it’s welcomed sight meatpacking workers in Alberta are about to receive...

Province ramps up COVID-19 vaccine rollout

More people in BC can start registering for their COVID-19 vaccine. BC Health Minister Adrian Dix confirmed another ramp-up. Starting today...

Teachers & Education Minister sound off on Christmas break decision

The decision to not extend the holiday break for students continues to be discussed by the Ministry of Education...
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