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B.C. Lions’ Alexander Hollins bobbles the ball and fails to make the catch during the first half of a CFL football game against the Calgary Stampeders, in Vancouver, on Saturday, June 15, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

THE MOJ: CFL a great game, but kudos to the Lions for knowing the event matters

Quality of the marketing finally catching up to the quality of the game north of the border

B.C. Lions’ Alexander Hollins bobbles the ball and fails to make the catch during the first half of a CFL football game against the Calgary Stampeders, in Vancouver, on Saturday, June 15, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver defenceman Nikita Zadorov is looking like he’s likely to test free agency come July. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns Vancouver defenceman Nikita Zadorov has been fined US$5,000 by the NHL and Canucks blue-liner Carson Soucy will have a hearing with the league for cross-checks on Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid. Zadorov celebrates with teammates after his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, May 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

THE MOJ: 4 thoughts to ponder for a B.C. sports fan Friday

Canucks free agency, Lions home opener, helping kids, and Edmonton

Vancouver defenceman Nikita Zadorov is looking like he’s likely to test free agency come July. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns Vancouver defenceman Nikita Zadorov has been fined US$5,000 by the NHL and Canucks blue-liner Carson Soucy will have a hearing with the league for cross-checks on Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid. Zadorov celebrates with teammates after his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, May 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
North Delta’s Tyson Philpot scores the second of two touchdowns Thursday night in Winnipeg. Philpot and the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 27-12 in the CFL season opener. Montreal Alouettes photo

THE MOJ: Nine burning questions as the CFL season set to kick off

A look at the queries that will define each team this season

North Delta’s Tyson Philpot scores the second of two touchdowns Thursday night in Winnipeg. Philpot and the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 27-12 in the CFL season opener. Montreal Alouettes photo
B.C.’s Alexander Hollins tries to evade Toronto’s Benjie Franklin during Sunday night’s game at BMO Field in Toronto. The Argonauts beat the Lions 35-27 in the season opener for both teams. Steve Chang BC Lions

THE MOJ: Too many negative plays sink Lions in their season opener

Overreaction not the right option, but B.C. has to be better

B.C.’s Alexander Hollins tries to evade Toronto’s Benjie Franklin during Sunday night’s game at BMO Field in Toronto. The Argonauts beat the Lions 35-27 in the season opener for both teams. Steve Chang BC Lions
Police cars are seen parked outside Vancouver Police Department headquarters in Vancouver, on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. A 32-year-old man is dead after an overnight stabbing in East Vancouver Wednesday (June 5). THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Man, 32, dead after stabbing in East Vancouver: Police

The man died before he could be taken to hospital

Police cars are seen parked outside Vancouver Police Department headquarters in Vancouver, on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. A 32-year-old man is dead after an overnight stabbing in East Vancouver Wednesday (June 5). THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A woman wielding a machete was arrested after stealing a taxi and driving to the West Shore. (Black Press Media file photo)

Woman arrested after machete used to hijack B.C. taxi

Charges of robbery and possessing a weapon for dangerous purpose recommended

A woman wielding a machete was arrested after stealing a taxi and driving to the West Shore. (Black Press Media file photo)
Ryan Phillips at the 2024 BC Lions Training Camp on Monday, May 13. Steven Chang/BC Lions

THE MOJ: Sayles the surprise cut as the Lions get physical in the secondary

Coaches still mixing and matching as the lineup prepares for the opener versus Toronto

Ryan Phillips at the 2024 BC Lions Training Camp on Monday, May 13. Steven Chang/BC Lions
Squamish RCMP and Squamish Search and Rescue continue their search for three mountaineers last seen on Mount Garibaldi on May 31, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Improving weather may give searchers window to find missing B.C. climbers

3 mountaineers last seen on Mount Garibaldi Friday morning

Squamish RCMP and Squamish Search and Rescue continue their search for three mountaineers last seen on Mount Garibaldi on May 31, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Carpenter Media Group acquired Oregon’s Pamplin Media Group on June 1. The sale transfers ownerhsip of 23 publications. (Unsplash)

Black Press Media parent company acquires Oregon’s largest newspaper group

Carpenter Media finalized purchase of 23 Oregon publications on June 1

Carpenter Media Group acquired Oregon’s Pamplin Media Group on June 1. The sale transfers ownerhsip of 23 publications. (Unsplash)
Mackenzie RCMP shot and killed a man outside a town bank on Saturday (June 1) after a struggle broke out and the man pulled out a weapon. (Black Press Media file photo)

RCMP shoot and kill man in Mackenzie, B.C. during response to fraud call

Bank reported the man was trying to cash a fake cheque

Mackenzie RCMP shot and killed a man outside a town bank on Saturday (June 1) after a struggle broke out and the man pulled out a weapon. (Black Press Media file photo)
FILE - A United Airlines jetliner lifts off from a runway at Denver International Airport on June 10, 2020. Numerous passengers onboard a United Airlines flight from Vancouver to Houston on May 31, 2024 reported feeling ill. The airline says they all came from the same cruise. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

25 passengers report illness while on board Vancouver-Houston flight

United Airlines says ill flyers all came from same cruise, but plane being cleaned as safety measure

FILE - A United Airlines jetliner lifts off from a runway at Denver International Airport on June 10, 2020. Numerous passengers onboard a United Airlines flight from Vancouver to Houston on May 31, 2024 reported feeling ill. The airline says they all came from the same cruise. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The driver of a pavement stripper uses hand signals to tell the driver of a dump truck when to move forward and when to stop.

In-cab warning devices now required for dump trucks operating in B.C.

Drivers not properly equipped could face a $598 fine

The driver of a pavement stripper uses hand signals to tell the driver of a dump truck when to move forward and when to stop.
A Vancouver Police Department patch is seen on an officer’s uniform in Vancouver, on Jan. 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

14 arrested during Vancouver protest that blocked vehicle, train traffic

Vancouver police say it plans to recommend charges to Crown

A Vancouver Police Department patch is seen on an officer’s uniform in Vancouver, on Jan. 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Bob “The Moj” Marjanovich and Giulio Caravatta will now be broadcasting BC Lions games on radio station CKNW. courtesy Bob Marjanovich

THE MOJ: New radio home will provide a pinch-me moment for this B.C. boy

“The Moj” soon to be broadcasting BC Lions games on radio station CKNW

Bob “The Moj” Marjanovich and Giulio Caravatta will now be broadcasting BC Lions games on radio station CKNW. courtesy Bob Marjanovich
A woman boards a transit bus through rear doors, in Vancouver, on Friday, March 20, 2020. Vancouver police are looking for additional witnesses after a man was charged with sexual assault after allegedly groping a 15-year-old girl on a bus in the city’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood on May 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Man, 25, charged with sexual assault after teen groped on Vancouver bus

Police looking for additional witnesses

A woman boards a transit bus through rear doors, in Vancouver, on Friday, March 20, 2020. Vancouver police are looking for additional witnesses after a man was charged with sexual assault after allegedly groping a 15-year-old girl on a bus in the city’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood on May 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Police look for man seen carrying knife near North Vancouver school

RCMP say suspect allegedly approached a female student in an ‘aggressive manner’

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Doses of the anti-viral drug Paxlovid are displayed in New York, on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. B.C. is now covering the COVID-19 medication through its PharmaCare Plan Z as the federal government is no longering covering the medication. (AP Photo / Stephanie Nano)

B.C. to provide Paxlovid after feds drop covering COVID medication coverage

Paxlovid treats mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults

Doses of the anti-viral drug Paxlovid are displayed in New York, on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. B.C. is now covering the COVID-19 medication through its PharmaCare Plan Z as the federal government is no longering covering the medication. (AP Photo / Stephanie Nano)
B.C. has lauched a new toll-free helpline for people who witness or experience a racist incident. (Ashley Wadhwani-Smith/Black Press Media)

New racist-incident helpline in B.C. available in 240-plus languages

Callers will be asked to provide a description of the incident, where it occurred

B.C. has lauched a new toll-free helpline for people who witness or experience a racist incident. (Ashley Wadhwani-Smith/Black Press Media)
An undated BC Highway Patrol photo shows a police radar unit clocking a speeding driver. Over the 2024 May long weekend, BC RCMP say they issued at least 2,830 driving violation tickets. (BC Highway Patrol photo)

B.C. RCMP issued 2,830 driving tickets over May long weekend

One pick-up driver was clocked at 208 km/h in 100 km/h zone

An undated BC Highway Patrol photo shows a police radar unit clocking a speeding driver. Over the 2024 May long weekend, BC RCMP say they issued at least 2,830 driving violation tickets. (BC Highway Patrol photo)
The Law Courts building, which is home to B.C. Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, is seen in Vancouver, on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Man who broke into B.C. home, sexually assaulted woman sentenced to 5 years

Man got caught 14 years after offence after providing his DNA for a separate conviction

The Law Courts building, which is home to B.C. Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, is seen in Vancouver, on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck