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Brock Gowanlock sets his sights on an Ottawa Redblacks player during his CFL preseason debut for the Montreal Alouettes on Friday, June 3. (Minas Panagiotakis/Montreal Alouettes)

Vancouver Island lineman basking in Grey Cup win with Alouettes

Duncan’s Brock Gowanlock calls championship experience “amazing”

Brock Gowanlock sets his sights on an Ottawa Redblacks player during his CFL preseason debut for the Montreal Alouettes on Friday, June 3. (Minas Panagiotakis/Montreal Alouettes)
The Vernon Curling Club foursome of Tyler Orme (from left), Trevor Perepolkin, Jamie Austin, and Rob Nobert have qualified for the playoffs in the 14-team men’s draw at the Everest Canadian Men’s and Women’s Curling Club Championships in Winnipeg. (curling.ca photo)

B.C. champs roll into Canadian curling club playoffs

Tyler Orme, Trevor Perepolkin, Rob Nobert and Jamie Austin finish round-robin at 4-2

The Vernon Curling Club foursome of Tyler Orme (from left), Trevor Perepolkin, Jamie Austin, and Rob Nobert have qualified for the playoffs in the 14-team men’s draw at the Everest Canadian Men’s and Women’s Curling Club Championships in Winnipeg. (curling.ca photo)
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
Canada’s Christine Sinclair ,centre, and Sophie Schmidt, right, run during a training session at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, July 30, 2023. Captain Sinclair won’t be the only player in the spotlight when Canada hosts Australia in Victoria and Vancouver next month. Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod and midfielder Schmidt, who have also called time on their international career, are also being honoured at the Vancouver game. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Scott Barbour

Canada Soccer to honour national team trio during B.C. farewell

Retiring veterans Sinclair, Schmidt and McLeod to be recognized at Australia friendly

Canada’s Christine Sinclair ,centre, and Sophie Schmidt, right, run during a training session at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, July 30, 2023. Captain Sinclair won’t be the only player in the spotlight when Canada hosts Australia in Victoria and Vancouver next month. Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod and midfielder Schmidt, who have also called time on their international career, are also being honoured at the Vancouver game. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Scott Barbour
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Ian Cole, front, works for the puck against Colorado Avalanche centre Fredrik Olofsson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Tufte scores go-ahead goal in 3rd to help Avalanche beat Canucks 5-2

Big winger called up from minors earlier in the day

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Ian Cole, front, works for the puck against Colorado Avalanche centre Fredrik Olofsson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jamaica’s Bobby Reid (10) celebrates after defeating Canada as Jonathan Osorio (21) reacts following CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal soccer action in Toronto on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Canada collapses in 2nd half versus Jamaica in surprise soccer backslide

5th-ranked Canadians are out of the CONCACAF tournament

Jamaica’s Bobby Reid (10) celebrates after defeating Canada as Jonathan Osorio (21) reacts following CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal soccer action in Toronto on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes waits for a faceoff during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. Hughes is the first player to crack the 30 point mark in the 2023-24 NHL regular season with eight goals– tying a career-high – and 22 assists.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canucks Hughes leans on experienced voices as he rockets to incredible start

Canuck assistants Gonchar and Foote have been there, done that at the highest levels of hockey

Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes waits for a faceoff during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. Hughes is the first player to crack the 30 point mark in the 2023-24 NHL regular season with eight goals– tying a career-high – and 22 assists.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
NDSS Islanders players celebrate match point as they defeat the Mt. Douglas Rams in five sets to win the Vancouver Island senior AAAA girls’ volleyball championship Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Dover Bay Secondary School gym. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

NDSS Islanders win Island volleyball championship

Isles get past Mt. Doug Rams in five sets in senior AAAA girls’ final

NDSS Islanders players celebrate match point as they defeat the Mt. Douglas Rams in five sets to win the Vancouver Island senior AAAA girls’ volleyball championship Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Dover Bay Secondary School gym. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic, center, stands during his arraignment Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, in Boston Municipal Court, in Boston, on an assault charge in connection with his arrest over the weekend after his wife called police to their home and said he tried to choke her. Lucic has been released on personal recognizance bail after pleading not guilty to assaulting his wife. (Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool)

Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic pleads not guilty to assaulting wife

Vancouver-born forward on an indefinite leave of absence from his NHL team

Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic, center, stands during his arraignment Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, in Boston Municipal Court, in Boston, on an assault charge in connection with his arrest over the weekend after his wife called police to their home and said he tried to choke her. Lucic has been released on personal recognizance bail after pleading not guilty to assaulting his wife. (Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool)
Vancouver Canucks’ Nils Hoglander leaves the penalty box to go to the dressing room after receiving a match penalty during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety says Hoglander has been fined for slew-footing San Jose’s Kevin Labanc during Vancouver’s 3-1 win on Monday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canuck Hoglander slapped with maximum fine for slew-footing Shark

Forward to pay just under US $2,900 after getting match penalty in Monday game versus San Jose

Vancouver Canucks’ Nils Hoglander leaves the penalty box to go to the dressing room after receiving a match penalty during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety says Hoglander has been fined for slew-footing San Jose’s Kevin Labanc during Vancouver’s 3-1 win on Monday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Duncan Stingrays Swim Team head coach Leanne Sirup received the coveted Rubber Boot Award, given to the top coach in the province as chosen by their peers, during a special event on Sept. 30. (Submitted photo)

Duncan swimming legend earns coveted Rubber Boot Award

Leanne Sirup B.C.’s best, according to peers

Duncan Stingrays Swim Team head coach Leanne Sirup received the coveted Rubber Boot Award, given to the top coach in the province as chosen by their peers, during a special event on Sept. 30. (Submitted photo)
Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, front right, and Tyler Myers celebrate Hughes’ goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Hughes matches career-high goal mark as Canucks dump Sharks 3-1

Vancouver captain’s 30 points leave him atop NHL scoring list

Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, front right, and Tyler Myers celebrate Hughes’ goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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
Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (17) during a hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Charles Krupa

Wife said Lucic pulled her hair, tried to choke her: Boston police

B.C. hockey player to be arraigned on assault charge after police called to his Boston home

Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (17) during a hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Charles Krupa
Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Tyson Philpot (6) celebrates with teammates wide receiver Cole Spieker (17) and wide receiver Austin Mack (81) after scoring a touchdown against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the second half of football action at the 110th CFL Grey Cup in Hamilton, Ont., on Sunday, November 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Fajardo throws 3 TDs as Alouettes upset Bombers 28-24 to win Grey Cup

Montreal earns first CFL title since 2010

Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Tyson Philpot (6) celebrates with teammates wide receiver Cole Spieker (17) and wide receiver Austin Mack (81) after scoring a touchdown against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the second half of football action at the 110th CFL Grey Cup in Hamilton, Ont., on Sunday, November 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll, left, of Canada, walks in the rain to a media interview ahead of the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix auto race, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Nick Didlick)

At Formula One’s inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, music takes a front seat

At the inaugural Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, music and entertainment…

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll, left, of Canada, walks in the rain to a media interview ahead of the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix auto race, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Nick Didlick)
Stephanie Chan, of Vancouver, as shown in this handout image provided by the Canadian Paralympic Committee, won a five-set thriller in preliminary round action Friday to advance to the semifinals in women’s singles in table tennis action at the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canadian Paralympic Committee

Canada picks up 4 medals at Parapan Am Games in Chile

Canada sits 7th in the medal standings, with its 1 gold and 4 overall medals

Stephanie Chan, of Vancouver, as shown in this handout image provided by the Canadian Paralympic Committee, won a five-set thriller in preliminary round action Friday to advance to the semifinals in women’s singles in table tennis action at the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canadian Paralympic Committee
Seattle Kraken’s Matty Beniers (10) and Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Vancouver Canucks fall 4-3 to Seattle Kraken for second straight loss

Canucks will host the San Jose Sharks on Monday

Seattle Kraken’s Matty Beniers (10) and Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Canada’s Lucas Rumball, left, tackles U.S. wing Christian Dyer during the first half of a Rugby World Cup 2023 qualification pathway match Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Glendale, Colo. Rumball scored three tries Saturday as Canada defeated Brazil 40-15 to finish third at the four-team La Vila International Rugby Cup. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/David Zalubowski

Canadian men rally from early deficit to beat Brazil, move up to world rankings

The game was the last of the year for the Canadian men

Canada’s Lucas Rumball, left, tackles U.S. wing Christian Dyer during the first half of a Rugby World Cup 2023 qualification pathway match Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Glendale, Colo. Rumball scored three tries Saturday as Canada defeated Brazil 40-15 to finish third at the four-team La Vila International Rugby Cup. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/David Zalubowski
Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Brady Oliveira (20) participates in a drill during practice in Hamilton on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Oliveira will be a key figure Sunday. The five-foot-10, 222-pound running back ran for a league-best 1,534 yards in capturing the CFL’s top Canadian award. He accumulated 238 of those yards in leading the Blue Bombers to a 2-0 regular-season sweep of the Montreal Alouettes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn

Bombers running back Oliveira cherishes his 3rd straight Grey Cup appearance

Despite its recent Grey Cup success, Winnipeg is 12-15 overall in the CFL championship game

Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Brady Oliveira (20) participates in a drill during practice in Hamilton on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Oliveira will be a key figure Sunday. The five-foot-10, 222-pound running back ran for a league-best 1,534 yards in capturing the CFL’s top Canadian award. He accumulated 238 of those yards in leading the Blue Bombers to a 2-0 regular-season sweep of the Montreal Alouettes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn