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It’s crunch time in regards to roster decisions for Lions Head Coach Rick Campbell as training camp winds down. Steven Chang BC Lions photo

THE MOJ: Crunch time looms as Lions look to shape their final roster

Surprise cuts Monday might not be only changes club has in store as it attempts to get stronger

It’s crunch time in regards to roster decisions for Lions Head Coach Rick Campbell as training camp winds down. Steven Chang BC Lions photo
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. Mounties confirmed on May 26, 2024 that two people died in a May 24 plane crash near Squamish. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

2 people confirmed dead in plane crash near Squamish

Plane went down Friday evening, but police weren’t able to access the crash site until Saturday

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. Mounties confirmed on May 26, 2024 that two people died in a May 24 plane crash near Squamish. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A private island off Swartz Bay is up for sale, which includes a main house, five cottages, 2,700 feet of ocean frontage and a tennis court. (Victoria Luxury Group)

Private island off Vancouver Island going for $7 million

Pym Island hosts a main house and five other cottages

A private island off Swartz Bay is up for sale, which includes a main house, five cottages, 2,700 feet of ocean frontage and a tennis court. (Victoria Luxury Group)
The Matsqui Institution, a part of the Matsqui prison complex, is pictured in Abbotsford. Between 2013 and 2023, the BC Coroners Service says 188 inmates died in correctional facilities in B.C. (Vikki Hopes/Black Press Media)

188 inmates died in B.C. prisons over last decade, coroner reports

Majority attributed to natural causes, followed by suicide and toxic drug ingestion

The Matsqui Institution, a part of the Matsqui prison complex, is pictured in Abbotsford. Between 2013 and 2023, the BC Coroners Service says 188 inmates died in correctional facilities in B.C. (Vikki Hopes/Black Press Media)
Ashley Berard, who studies the social impact of natural disasters at UVic, is calling for more mental health support for firefighters and wildfire victims ahead of B.C.’s wildfire season. (Black Press Media file photo)

UVic researcher calling for mental health support ahead of wildfire season

Ashley Berard studies the social impact of natural disasters

Ashley Berard, who studies the social impact of natural disasters at UVic, is calling for more mental health support for firefighters and wildfire victims ahead of B.C.’s wildfire season. (Black Press Media file photo)
People film Team Australia’s firework display during the Honda Celebration of Light in Vancouver on Saturday, July 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Competing countries announced for B.C.’s 2024 Celebration of Light

Annual fireworks competition to run July 20, 24 and 27

People film Team Australia’s firework display during the Honda Celebration of Light in Vancouver on Saturday, July 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
A B.C. teacher is banned from the profession for 15 years after kissing a student on their graduation night. (Pixabay)

15-year ban for B.C. teacher caught kissing student on graduation night

Regulator says grad was ‘vulnerable student’ and drinking alcohol despite being underage

A B.C. teacher is banned from the profession for 15 years after kissing a student on their graduation night. (Pixabay)
Kevin Louis Vermette, 70, is wanted Canada-wide as a suspect in the 1997 triple murder of three young people in Kitimat, B.C. (Images courtesy of B.C. RCMP)

Suspect in B.C. triple murder case still sought by police, 27 years on

Kevin Louis Vermette, now 70, believed to be behind 1997 Kitimat killings

Kevin Louis Vermette, 70, is wanted Canada-wide as a suspect in the 1997 triple murder of three young people in Kitimat, B.C. (Images courtesy of B.C. RCMP)
Between June 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024, pharmacists provided assessments for more than 340,000 minor ailments or contraceptives, according to provincial data, with more than 260,000 patients receiving the service. (Unsplash)

Poll finds 90% of British Columbian support pharmacists’ prescription powers

In the first 10 months, 260,000 patients in B.C. have gone to a pharmacy for an assessment

Between June 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024, pharmacists provided assessments for more than 340,000 minor ailments or contraceptives, according to provincial data, with more than 260,000 patients receiving the service. (Unsplash)
Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet watches as the team practices ahead of Game 1 of their NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers, in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, May 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

THE MOJ: Canucks respond to the challenge with best game of the season

Vancouver grits out win after coach Tocchet calls out ‘5 or 6 guys’ as passengers

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet watches as the team practices ahead of Game 1 of their NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers, in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, May 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Two Facebook screenshots show how a scammer has made the same false post in multiple different community groups, claiming a little boy was missing. Once the post has been shared enough, B.C. RCMP say the scammer will then change its contents to an ad or fraudulent contest. (Screenshots courtesy of Prince George RCMP)

Missing person or lost pet social media posts not always real, B.C. RCMP warn

Scammers urge people to share ‘heartbreaking’ posts, then change content to ad or fraudulent contest

Two Facebook screenshots show how a scammer has made the same false post in multiple different community groups, claiming a little boy was missing. Once the post has been shared enough, B.C. RCMP say the scammer will then change its contents to an ad or fraudulent contest. (Screenshots courtesy of Prince George RCMP)
Hundreds of students from across the South Island gathered at Spectrum Community School for the first-ever Tri-District Lahal Tournament on May 14. (Bailey Seymour/Black Press)

B.C. students roll the bones with ancient Indigenous game as tourney debuts

Created to settle disputes, Lahal has been a staple of Pacific Northwest culture for centuries

Hundreds of students from across the South Island gathered at Spectrum Community School for the first-ever Tri-District Lahal Tournament on May 14. (Bailey Seymour/Black Press)
Film crews are once again present at Colwood’s Hatley Castle to film Jonathon Baker’s upcoming movie Fate, which has a star-studded cast including Harvey Keitel Andrew McCarthy. (Bailey Seymour/Black Press)

Hollywood taps Vancouver Island castle for another movie shoot

Filming wraps up at Colwood’s Hatley Castle for romance starring Harvey Keitel, Faye Dunaway

Film crews are once again present at Colwood’s Hatley Castle to film Jonathon Baker’s upcoming movie Fate, which has a star-studded cast including Harvey Keitel Andrew McCarthy. (Bailey Seymour/Black Press)
Richmond RCMP is looking to identify the driver of a car who allegedly approached a girl and offered her a ride.

Man approaches girl, offers her a ride; Richmond RCMP investigating

The silver 2-door coupe was last seen travelling eastbound on Bakerview Drive

Richmond RCMP is looking to identify the driver of a car who allegedly approached a girl and offered her a ride.
The lineup at BC Ferries Tsawwassen terminal on March 19, 2024. (Lauren Collins)

BC Ferries expecting 8 million passengers on 56,000 sailings this summer

Victoria Day long weekend in May is BC Ferries’ 4th-busiest weekend of the year

The lineup at BC Ferries Tsawwassen terminal on March 19, 2024. (Lauren Collins)
Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson (40) and Edmonton Oilers’ Evan Bouchard (2) battle for the puck during third period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Tuesday May 14, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

THE MOJ: Canucks passengers need to start driving the bus after Game 4

Coach Tocchet calls out ‘5 or 6 guys’ for not putting in the works as Edmonton evens series

Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson (40) and Edmonton Oilers’ Evan Bouchard (2) battle for the puck during third period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Tuesday May 14, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
A B.C. First Nation is re-activating litigation against DFO due to PRV, a disease that effects both farmed and wild salmon, in British Columbia’s open-net fish farms. (Bailey Seymour/Black Press)

‘Namgis First Nation resumes lawsuit after disease concerns in B.C. wild salmon

‘Namgis First Nation is reopening litigation against DFO due to PRV coming from farmed salmon

A B.C. First Nation is re-activating litigation against DFO due to PRV, a disease that effects both farmed and wild salmon, in British Columbia’s open-net fish farms. (Bailey Seymour/Black Press)
Coquitlam RCMP is looking to identify a suspect who spit at a McDonald’s worker through the drive-thru window on May 1, 2024. (Coquitlam RCMP handout)

Suspect sought after he spit at worker through Coquitlam drive-thru window

Coquitlam RCMP say he tried to use an electric scooter to go through the McDonald’s drive-thru

Coquitlam RCMP is looking to identify a suspect who spit at a McDonald’s worker through the drive-thru window on May 1, 2024. (Coquitlam RCMP handout)
Passengers stand on the top outside deck of the BC Ferries’ vessel Coastal Celebration in Active Pass during a sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay. (Black Press Media file photo)

BC Ferries making all single-stall washrooms gender neutral

Company also introducing braille washroom signs, more free menstrual products

Passengers stand on the top outside deck of the BC Ferries’ vessel Coastal Celebration in Active Pass during a sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay. (Black Press Media file photo)
A view of the Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C. is shown on Monday, May 13, 2024 in a BC Wildfire Service handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service **MANDATORY CREDIT**

Criminals take advantage as Fort Nelson residents flee wildfire: Police

The Parker Lake wildfire is burning just a few kilometres west of town

A view of the Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C. is shown on Monday, May 13, 2024 in a BC Wildfire Service handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service **MANDATORY CREDIT**