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Former NHLer Josh Gorges is one of the many victims of the current feud between the BCHL and Hockey Canada. courtesy Bob Marjanovich

THE MOJ: Former NHLer not coaching kids because of Hockey Canada dispute

Retired defenceman Josh Gorges not allowed to coach son’s team because he works for BCHL team

B.C. Lions Chief Operating Officer Duane Vienneau addresses the media during a press conference in Victoria to announce the Touchdown Pacific clash between the Lions and the Ottawa Redblacks on Aug. 31 at Royal Athletic Park. courtesy Liam Thomson, B.C. Lions

THE MOJ: Lions safari into Victoria to show this is not just Vancouver’s team

Touchdown Pacific game important to the team and especially to owner Amar Doman

Attendants hold their devices as they walk during the Mobile World Congress wireless show in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. A federal source says the coming budget will detail how the Liberals plan to go after hidden or unexpected consumer fees, following the United States announcing its own crackdown on these charges. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Emilio Morenatti

Uzelman: Negligible economic growth forewarns enduring economic malaise

A column by Bruce Uzelman

The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames on Thursday in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Photo courtesy of Calgary Flames

THE MOJ: Zadorov should mean the hits keep coming for the Canucks

Big defenceman pleases fan base, looks like the right player at the right price

The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames on Thursday in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Photo courtesy of Calgary Flames
Photo by Marcus Lenk/Upsplash.com

Uzelman: Governments are building housing, past affordability is unattainable

A column by Bruce Uzelman

Photo by Marcus Lenk/Upsplash.com
After two goals in Tuesday night’s 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver’s Brock Boeser now leads the NHL with 17 goals. courtesy- vancouvercanucks.com

THE MOJ: Boeser rides rollercoaster to top of NHL goal-scoring ranks

Canuck has pushed his way through some tough times to emerge with the best hockey of his career

After two goals in Tuesday night’s 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver’s Brock Boeser now leads the NHL with 17 goals. courtesy- vancouvercanucks.com
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (middle) and the offense have only managed to produce three touchdowns in the last four games. courtesy Seahawks.com

THE MOJ: Wings clipped, Seahawks are sinking fast into the Pacific

Seattle needs answers fast after spotty past month transformed outlook for the season

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (middle) and the offense have only managed to produce three touchdowns in the last four games. courtesy Seahawks.com
Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes leads the NHL in scoring with 31 points and has been a big reason why the Canucks have got off to a great start. Courtesy NHL.com

THE MOJ: Canucks are a playoff team, now let’s see how good they are

History hows about 80% of teams in a playoff position after 20 games generally stay there

Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes leads the NHL in scoring with 31 points and has been a big reason why the Canucks have got off to a great start. Courtesy NHL.com
Seaquam Secondary product Tyson Philpot hoists the Grey Cup after the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28-24 in Hamilton on Sunday. courtesy CFL.ca

THE MOJ: Perseverance pays off for some good people in Als Grey Cup win

Cody Fajardo, Shawn Lemon and Tyson Philpot are three champions who were easy to cheer for

Seaquam Secondary product Tyson Philpot hoists the Grey Cup after the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28-24 in Hamilton on Sunday. courtesy CFL.ca
A naloxone anti-overdose kit is held in downtown Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Uzelman: How effective is ‘safer supply’?

A column by Bruce Uzelman

A naloxone anti-overdose kit is held in downtown Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
If the Lions are defeat the Bombers, containing Winnipeg’s running game will be a big key. Steve Chung BC LIONS

THE MOJ: Call me a homer, but I smell an upset brewing in Winnipeg

Lions are ready and could tick a lot of boxes on their make-the-Grey-Cup checklist

If the Lions are defeat the Bombers, containing Winnipeg’s running game will be a big key. Steve Chung BC LIONS
“I’m happy that the bar is being raised around here…it feels like people want more and are expecting more and those are all good things. We will keep working at things to get over the hump and get to the big game,” - Lions head coach Rick Campbell. Photo courtesy Steve Chang BC Lions

THE MOJ: Lions look to get more stout in their quest to unseat Bombers

B.C. packs up for the offseason with a hunger to be better than merely ‘good’

“I’m happy that the bar is being raised around here…it feels like people want more and are expecting more and those are all good things. We will keep working at things to get over the hump and get to the big game,” - Lions head coach Rick Campbell. Photo courtesy Steve Chang BC Lions
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko celebrates the Canucks 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena Monday night with teammate J.T. Miller. Photo courtesy Vancouver Canucks

THE MOJ: It’s a scary fun time for the B.C. sports fan right now

All three premier Vancouver teams doing their part to make being a fan interesting

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko celebrates the Canucks 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena Monday night with teammate J.T. Miller. Photo courtesy Vancouver Canucks
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray

Uzelman: Is the Liberals’ signature climate change agenda collapsing?

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Nov 6, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray
SACK KINGS: CFL Hall of Famer and former B.C. Lion Brent Johnson chats with current Lion Mathieu Betts while defensive coordinator Ryan Phillips looks on. Betts' 18 quarterback sacks this year broke Johnson's record (17) for sacks by a Canadian in a single season. (Steven Chang B.C. Lions photo)

The MOJ: Doman Surprises Lions with visit and gifts

Guilio Caravatta saluted, Dolphins meet the Chiefs

SACK KINGS: CFL Hall of Famer and former B.C. Lion Brent Johnson chats with current Lion Mathieu Betts while defensive coordinator Ryan Phillips looks on. Betts' 18 quarterback sacks this year broke Johnson's record (17) for sacks by a Canadian in a single season. (Steven Chang B.C. Lions photo)
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Uzelman: Canadian tax reform is overdue

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Nov 1, 2023
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Lions head coach Rick Campbell watches over practice at BC Place as his team prepares for Saturday’s playoff game against the Calgary Stampeders. Steven Chang, B.C. Lions

THE MOJ: Controlling line of scrimmage the focus as B.C. preps for playoffs

‘Don’t flinch’ front-of-mind as the Lions try to reclaim their edge on defence against Calgary

Lions head coach Rick Campbell watches over practice at BC Place as his team prepares for Saturday’s playoff game against the Calgary Stampeders. Steven Chang, B.C. Lions
Construction workers building a home in the Latimer neighbourhood of Langley. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

OPINION: Ottawa’s energy-efficiency standards will increase home prices in B.C.

New housing isn’t keeping up with B.C. population growth and energy standards won’t help

  • Nov 1, 2023
Construction workers building a home in the Latimer neighbourhood of Langley. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

The MOJ: Canucks Trending In The Right Direction

Team appears to be better-equipped to handle the grind of an 82-game NHL season

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Uzelman: Soaring national debt is imperiling Canadians’ futures

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Oct 24, 2023
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