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Mike O’Brien, February 2026’s Pita Pit Teacher of the Month. (Submitted)
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Jacob Gendron is a journalist from Brantford, Ontario, and a graduate of the journalism-broadcast program at Fanshawe College in London, ON.
Jacob is passionate about telling impactful local stories and keeping communities informed. He brings a thoughtful, engaging approach to covering news that matters to residents of Fort St. John and its surrounding communities.
In his spare time, Jacob enjoys reading, playing video games and listening to music, especially his favourite band, The Beatles.
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