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UNBC to host two-day forestry innovation conference

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

A two day forestry innovation conference is set to kick-off in Prince George today.

It is being held at UNBC and Ecosystem Science and Management Chair, Dr. Kathy Lewis says it will have no shortage of guest speakers.

“Bob Simpson is coming in and talking about forest community perspectives, the Assistant Deputy Minister Dave Peterson is coming to speak about innovation and competitiveness within the industry.”

The keynote speaker is Dr. Mohini Sain who is the Dean of Forestry at the University of Toronto.

It starts at 1pm this afternoon and will run until 5.

Day 2 will begin tomorrow at 9:30 am with it concluding at 5 pm.

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Brendan Pawliw
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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