Jason Botchford
Well-known Vancouver sports reporter Jason Botchford has died at the age of 48. According to a statement released by his family Wednesday morning, the longtime Vancouver Canucks reporter died of apparent heart failure. Botchford was born in Aurora. He gaIned prominence in Vancouver for his coverage of he National Hockey League team, with bylines first at the Vancouver Province, followed by The Athletic Vancouver, TSN Radio and television. Among sports fans, he was widely known for his post-game stories – first called “The Provies” and then “The Athletties,” and his edgy commentary and plugged-in reportage.He leaves behind three children with his wife, Kathryn Botchford
