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Defenceman Carson Soucy was the Canucks marquee signing during free agency signing a three-year deal worth $9.75 million. Photo courtesy of Canucks.comDefenceman Carson Soucy was the Canucks marquee signing during free agency signing a three-year deal worth $9.75 million. Photo courtesy of Canucks.com

THE MOJ: Canucks show some responsibility in quiet but smart free agency period

Meet a CFL superfan from Delta chasing a world record

Defenceman Carson Soucy was the Canucks marquee signing during free agency signing a three-year deal worth $9.75 million. Photo courtesy of Canucks.comDefenceman Carson Soucy was the Canucks marquee signing during free agency signing a three-year deal worth $9.75 million. Photo courtesy of Canucks.com
One of my favourite experiences of my golf journey so far this year, playing the “The Perch,” one of the new holes at Purcell Golf. Sticking one to 15 feet felt pretty good too. Paul Rodgers photo.

Column: A journey towards playing better golf begins

This summer I embarked on a journey towards becoming a better golfer.…

One of my favourite experiences of my golf journey so far this year, playing the “The Perch,” one of the new holes at Purcell Golf. Sticking one to 15 feet felt pretty good too. Paul Rodgers photo.
Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. and the Lions had a tough night in Toronto on Monday as the Argos beat the Lions 45-24. Adams Jr. threw six interceptions in the game. Steven Chang, B.C. Lions

THE MOJ: Stunned Lions try to shake off a ‘tough night for the good guys’

Everything that could go wrong did as B.C. tried to fit through a mistake-riddled loss to Toronto

Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. and the Lions had a tough night in Toronto on Monday as the Argos beat the Lions 45-24. Adams Jr. threw six interceptions in the game. Steven Chang, B.C. Lions
Tom Willander puts on a Vancouver Canucks jersey after being picked by the team during the first round of the NHL hockey draft Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

THE MOJ: Canucks fill a need with top draft pick, but should they have?

Some questioning whether they missed out on better talent by picking Swedish defenceman

Tom Willander puts on a Vancouver Canucks jersey after being picked by the team during the first round of the NHL hockey draft Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Randall, Lucas, Rosalind and Ryan Johansen - along with Ryan’s girlfriend Abbey Gray - celebrate Lucas and the Hershey Bears winning the AHL Championship in Palm Springs last Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Randall Johansen

THE MOJ: Perseverance pays off for B.C.’s ‘other’ Johansen brother

Lucas win American Hockey League title with family, including NHLer Ryan, cheering him on

Randall, Lucas, Rosalind and Ryan Johansen - along with Ryan’s girlfriend Abbey Gray - celebrate Lucas and the Hershey Bears winning the AHL Championship in Palm Springs last Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Randall Johansen
Lions defensive end Mathieu Betts records one of his three sacks of Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros during B.C.’s 30-6 victory in Winnipeg on Thursday night. Photo courtesy of Steven Chang, B.C. Lions

THE MOJ: Win over Bombers makes a best-in-the-west statement for B.C.

Lions put together total team effort to knock off Winnipeg in Winnipeg for the first time since 2017

Lions defensive end Mathieu Betts records one of his three sacks of Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros during B.C.’s 30-6 victory in Winnipeg on Thursday night. Photo courtesy of Steven Chang, B.C. Lions
LL Cool entertaining fans prior to Saturday’s B.C. Lions game at BC Place. The Lions would shutout the Edmonton Elks 22-0. (Steven Chang BC Lions photo)

THE MOJ: Lions open at home with a roar, both on and off the field

Dedication to the event has CFL squad on the road to relevance again in Vancouver

LL Cool entertaining fans prior to Saturday’s B.C. Lions game at BC Place. The Lions would shutout the Edmonton Elks 22-0. (Steven Chang BC Lions photo)
Vegas Golden Knights President of Hockey Operations George McPhee hoists the Stanley Cup. (nhl.com photo)

THE MOJ: Knights fans may not have suffered for the cup, Vegas leader is another story

After a 40-year run in pro hockey, George McPhee finally fulfills his Stanley Cup dream

Vegas Golden Knights President of Hockey Operations George McPhee hoists the Stanley Cup. (nhl.com photo)
Canadian Nick Taylor kisses the trophy after winning the Canadian Open golf championship in Toronto on Sunday, June 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj

THE MOJ: Legends being born on Abbotsford public golf course

Taylor’s amazing Canadian Open win another mark in the ledger of Ledgeview Golf Club

Canadian Nick Taylor kisses the trophy after winning the Canadian Open golf championship in Toronto on Sunday, June 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj
The annual Burning Man festival in Nevada. McKay Jaffe/FacebookThe annual Burning Man festival in Nevada. McKay Jaffe/Facebook

Woensdregt: A blessing for dangerous times

Yme Woensdregt A few weeks ago, as I was browsing the internet,…

  • Jun 8, 2023
The annual Burning Man festival in Nevada. McKay Jaffe/FacebookThe annual Burning Man festival in Nevada. McKay Jaffe/Facebook
(Steven Chang/BC Lions)

THE MOJ: Robinson’s time to shine

Lions’ receiver has breakthrough game in Regina

  • May 30, 2023
(Steven Chang/BC Lions)
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The book banning issue seeps into Canada

I had a nice, easy column on reality TV dating all set…

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B.C. Lions Director of U.S. Scouting Ryan Rigmaiden loves training camp. (photo courtesy Bob Marjanovich)

THE MOJ: Finding good talent and good teammates a mission for B.C. Lions scout

Ryan Rigmaiden’s ongoing quest to find the right players makes training camp like Christmas morning

B.C. Lions Director of U.S. Scouting Ryan Rigmaiden loves training camp. (photo courtesy Bob Marjanovich)
Florida Panthers centre Sam Bennett (9) scores on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) during second period, second round, game one, NHL Stanley Cup hockey action in Toronto, Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Florida is looking to continue its run against the Carolina Hurricanes in the upcoming Eastern Conference final. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

THE MOJ: Are you ready for a Dallas/Florida Stanley Cup final?

Looking to get back on track with NHL playoff predictions after nearly going ‘oh-fer’ in round two

Florida Panthers centre Sam Bennett (9) scores on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) during second period, second round, game one, NHL Stanley Cup hockey action in Toronto, Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Florida is looking to continue its run against the Carolina Hurricanes in the upcoming Eastern Conference final. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
The B.C. Lions unveiled their 60th anniversary logo in Vancouver, on Thursday May 16, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

THE MOJ: Phantom now ghosting Lions, but there was a time when he was the spirit of camp

Remembering the shadowy figure that kept CFL training camps honest for a generation

The B.C. Lions unveiled their 60th anniversary logo in Vancouver, on Thursday May 16, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Regina Pats forward Connor Bedard (98) lines up prior to WHL playoff hockey action against the Saskatoon Blades in Saskatoon, Sask., on Friday, March 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

THE MOJ: Did you think for even a moment the lottery balls would bounce the Canucks way?

History has shown Vancouver had no chance at homegrown B.C. superstar-in-waiting Connor Bedard

Regina Pats forward Connor Bedard (98) lines up prior to WHL playoff hockey action against the Saskatoon Blades in Saskatoon, Sask., on Friday, March 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams (8) runs for yards against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during first half CFL action in Winnipeg Friday, October 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

THE MOJ: It’s training camp time, and Lions’ optimism abounds

Team enters season hoping to build on last year’s strides, but also with questions needing answers

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams (8) runs for yards against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during first half CFL action in Winnipeg Friday, October 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Boston Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron (37) stands with Garnet Hathaway (21) and Tomas Nosek (92) after losing to the Florida Panthers in overtime during Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

THE MOJ: After an amazing (and shocking) round one, predicting the NHL’s 2nd round

Trio of game 7 losses puts Marjanovich’s prediction record at 4-4 for the first round

Boston Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron (37) stands with Garnet Hathaway (21) and Tomas Nosek (92) after losing to the Florida Panthers in overtime during Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll celebrates after an overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

THE MOJ: Seahawks fans may finally have reasons to love their team’s first round

Seattle’s picks on day one may be the best in the entire draft at their positions

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll celebrates after an overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
A group of nurses and doctors, all members of the group Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health, rallied in front of Nelson City Hall in a demonstration to urge governments for action on climate change and environmental degradation. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

OUR PLANETARY HEALTH: Nurses have an ethical duty to advocate for climate justice

Why would nurses care about climate change? This is a question I…

  • Apr 28, 2023
A group of nurses and doctors, all members of the group Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health, rallied in front of Nelson City Hall in a demonstration to urge governments for action on climate change and environmental degradation. Photo: Bill Metcalfe