Eddie Huband – News Anchor  Eddie.Huband@pattisonmedia.com

Eddie was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. A former film and television actor-turned broadcaster, he’s been working in Northwest BC in news since August, 2021.  Eddie received a bachelors degree in Theatre at Bishops University in Quebec, and also studied broadcast media at the College of Sports Media in Toronto.  He is an avid sports fan, especially the Toronto Raptors, and loves playing basketball in his spare time.  Eddie is very excited to be a part of the community here in Prince George, as well as to be working with the CKPG team.

Cheryl Jahn – Reporter  Cheryl.Jahn@pattisonmedia.com

Cheryl Jahn earned her diploma at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in 1993 and has been working in the industry ever since. Ports of call have been Grand Forks, B.C. and Quesnel, B.C. before making the short trip north to Prince George. After a short stint at the Prince George Free Press, she joined the CKPG news team in January 2001.

Dave Branco – Video Journalist  @DaveBrancoNews   Dave.Branco@pattisonmedia.com

Dave Branco’s passion for the media began when he was fifteen years old as a volunteer. Completing broadcast school twenty eight years ago, he still enjoys telling peoples stories and experiences as a video journalist at CKPG. Daily, he shares these news stories with the community where he was born and raised.  Dave’s the father of two young children, a husband and a member of the Prince George Search and Rescue Team.

Anthony Corea –  Video Journalist @AnthonyCorea13 anthony.corea@pattisonmedia.com

Anthony was born and raised in Kamloops B.C. but moved to Prince George in 2021. He graduated from BCIT in 2019 from the Broadcast & Online Journalism program where he helped deliver news during a worldwide pandemic. This is Anthony’s first news job and he looks to jump-start his journalism career here at CKPG.  In his spare time, Anthony loves watching sports, with football and hockey being his 2 favorites. He is excited to be a part of the CKPG News team and looks forward to exploring Northern B.C.

Adam Berls – Video Journalist @AdamBerls adam.berls@pattisonmedia.com

Born and raised in Salmon Arm, BC, Adam attended Thompson Rivers University right out of high school, to pursue a Bachelor of Journalism degree and a career in broadcast journalism, which he had decided was his chosen career path at the age of 15. He graduated from the TRU’s journalism program in April 2022. Adam has recently joined the CKPG News team and this is Adam’s first journalism job and is looking forward to starting his career in Northern B.C. and learning more about what Prince George and the North has to offer. When not at work, Adam enjoys watching the Saskatchewan Roughriders, playing curling, exercising, traveling or spending time with family and friends.

Sam Bennison –  Journalist sam.bennison@pattisonmedia.com

Sam Bennison was born and raised in Northern BC. Moving to the “Big City” from Fort St. James in 2021. A Funchaser alumni they look to bring you community stories in and around Prince George. CKPG is Sam’s first time being a reporter and is prepared for the steep learning curve ahead of them. Chronically online, Sam will be utilizing social media to bring the latest news and information directly to your phone. Fairly new to Prince George, Sam spends their spare time reading up on the historical characters of Prince George, watching mixed martial arts, and collecting vintage video games.

Kaytlyn Poberznick – Video Journalist kaytlyn.poberznick@pattisonmedia.com

Kaytlyn Poberznick was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. She completed two diplomas at the Northern Institute of Technology while also playing for the university’s women’s basketball team. Kaytlyn has interned in Prince George twice. The first time, she was a sports reporter with CKPG News. The second time, she was the evening host on 101.3 The River, where she was known as ‘Kaytlyn the Intern’ or ‘Kay-turn’. In her spare time, she’s either at the gym, watching sports, or eating chocolate.

Tommy Osborne – Video Journalist tommy.osborne@pattisonmedia.com

Born in Chigasaki, Japan, but raised in Calgary, Tommy has always had a passion for sharing stories and engaging with the community. Previously working in Strathmore, Alberta, this is Tommy’s second stop in his media career, and he is incredibly excited to learn more about Prince George and the wonderful people that make up its community.  Outside of the office, Tommy also has a strong interest in the fine arts, as he is a classical pianist, and also enjoys art, reading, movies, and more. However, he also has a strong interest in sports, with football, basketball, and hockey often dominating the screens in his home

Greg Fry – News Director  @GFry_CKPG  Greg.Fry@pattisonmedia.com

Greg Fry was raised in South Surrey B.C. and is a graduate of BCIT’s Broadcast Journalism program and of SFU where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and history (double major). During his career he’s made stops in Williams Lake, Kamloops, Victoria, Vancouver and Prince George. He even managed to squeeze in over five years in South Korea where he taught ESL and started a family. Greg worked for new media pioneers 250 News before he was hired as a digital journalist with CFJC in Kamloops. About a year later he was promoted to the news director’s role in Prince George. In his spare time, Greg likes to watch sports, read and listen to music.

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