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.

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.

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...

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 mandate was adjusted today (Tuesday) by Doctor Bonnie Henry. “For youth,...

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 have gone a little further. On Tuesday, provincial health officials provided...

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 that's the case, B.C. residents will be able to enjoy...

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...

SPECIAL REPORT: interview with BC Finance Minister Selina Robinson

Today (Tuesday), Vista Radio conducted an interview with BC Finance Minister Selina Robinson. We touched on a number of topics...

BC Nurses to benefit from much needed support group

Nurses across BC work tirelessly to assist those who are in need of urgent care. But who looks out for...
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