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Construction of the Dewdney Trail near Rossland c. 1865

The Old West: The Dewdney Trail and Fort Steele – Part 1

A column by Bruce Uzelman

Construction of the Dewdney Trail near Rossland c. 1865
Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) shoots the puck past Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Canucks won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

THE MOJ: Canucks depart Nashville with pirate treasure, vow to be better

Boeser’s last-minute heroics give Vancouver an unlikely victory

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) shoots the puck past Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Canucks won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Nashville Predators’ Jeremy Lauzon, left, checks Vancouver Canucks’ Sam Lafferty during the third period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

THE MOJ: Canucks to shoot and shoot some more, as they head into Nashville

Vancouver knows they played well enough to win and are capable of playing better

Nashville Predators’ Jeremy Lauzon, left, checks Vancouver Canucks’ Sam Lafferty during the third period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Coal was the best dog I ever knew. He passed away months shy of his 13th birthday in mid-February. Photo by Brendan Kyle Jure/Campbell River Mirror.

JURE: Saying goodbye to my dog is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do

After nearly 13 years of friendship, I was not prepared for it to end

Coal was the best dog I ever knew. He passed away months shy of his 13th birthday in mid-February. Photo by Brendan Kyle Jure/Campbell River Mirror.
UBC offensive linemen Giovanni Manu (left) and Theo Benedet (right) are both up for the NFL Draft which takes place this weekend. The pair is shown here during Hardy Cup Finals action in Vancouver, Nov. 11, 2024. (Rich Lam/UBC Athletics Photo)

THE MOJ: B.C. linemen drawing eyes south of border ahead of NFL draft

UBC’s Giovanni Manu and Theo Benedet are massive human beings attracting attention

UBC offensive linemen Giovanni Manu (left) and Theo Benedet (right) are both up for the NFL Draft which takes place this weekend. The pair is shown here during Hardy Cup Finals action in Vancouver, Nov. 11, 2024. (Rich Lam/UBC Athletics Photo)
Canucks defenceman Ian Cole the most playoff experience of any Canuck and will be relied upon this post-season. NHL.com photo

THE MOJ: Hardened by years of playoff battle, Cole setting Canuck tone

Veteran defenceman has seen it all and it helps him keep his team on an even keel

Canucks defenceman Ian Cole the most playoff experience of any Canuck and will be relied upon this post-season. NHL.com photo
Vancouver Canucks’ Dakota Joshua, left to right, Teddy Blueger, Tyler Myers, J.T. Miller and Carson Soucy celebrate Joshua’s second goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Sunday, April 21, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

THE MOJ: Canucks stick with the plan and it pays off with Game 1 victory

Team refused to waver and press after falling behind and it paid off

Vancouver Canucks’ Dakota Joshua, left to right, Teddy Blueger, Tyler Myers, J.T. Miller and Carson Soucy celebrate Joshua’s second goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Sunday, April 21, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) defends the goal against the Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. The Canucks won 5-2. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

THE MOJ: Will — and special teams — crucial as Canucks return to the playoffs

First-round foes Nashville might not be as talented as Vancouver but they are determined

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) defends the goal against the Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. The Canucks won 5-2. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
“You have the whole team come in and buy in getting the summer over a month earlier than normal. You put the work in and really come together. It’s certainly part of the process. We played a lot of good hockey this year and we should be proud,” J.T. Miller on the Canucks 50-win season. Vancouver Canucks photo

THE MOJ: Canucks climbed the mountain this year by earning the day

Vancouver’s Pacific Division title and 3rd 50-win season were not what fans expected a year ago

“You have the whole team come in and buy in getting the summer over a month earlier than normal. You put the work in and really come together. It’s certainly part of the process. We played a lot of good hockey this year and we should be proud,” J.T. Miller on the Canucks 50-win season. Vancouver Canucks photo
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The Old West: The railway war in early B.C. – CPR vs GNR

A column by Bruce Uzelman

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Goaltender Thatcher Demko speaks to the media after Thursday’s practice at Rogers Arena. Demko was slated to make his return against Calgary on Tuesday at Rogers Arena but that might be accelerated given what’s at stake Saturday in Edmonton. Vancouver Canucks photo

THE MOJ: Are the cards lining up for a Canucks/Oilers showdown for first?

If the Oilers win tonight, Saturday’s matchup could become very interesting

Goaltender Thatcher Demko speaks to the media after Thursday’s practice at Rogers Arena. Demko was slated to make his return against Calgary on Tuesday at Rogers Arena but that might be accelerated given what’s at stake Saturday in Edmonton. Vancouver Canucks photo
Vancouver’s Dakota Joshua arrives at Rogers Arena wearing a t-shirt comemarting Conor Garland’s 400th NHL game. Garland would score twice in the Canucks 4-3 win against the Vegas Golden Knights Monday night at Rogers Arena. Vancouver Canucks photo

THE MOJ: Teacher’s pet Garland comes through as big as the shirts promised

Diminutive coach favourite scores 2 in milestone game to pace Canucks to big win over Vegas

Vancouver’s Dakota Joshua arrives at Rogers Arena wearing a t-shirt comemarting Conor Garland’s 400th NHL game. Garland would score twice in the Canucks 4-3 win against the Vegas Golden Knights Monday night at Rogers Arena. Vancouver Canucks photo
Carson Binda, the B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, stood outside Premier David Eby’s constituency office in Vancouver on March 21, 2024, demanding that he oppose the upcoming carbon tax hike. (Jane Skrypnek/Black Press Media)

Political Spin: The hard facts around the carbon tax

A column by Bruce Uzelman

Carson Binda, the B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, stood outside Premier David Eby’s constituency office in Vancouver on March 21, 2024, demanding that he oppose the upcoming carbon tax hike. (Jane Skrypnek/Black Press Media)
The sun sets on the central coast of Oregon on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. (Jessica Peters/Chilliwack Progress)

COLUMN: An Easter weekend on the road leads to a new love for Oregon

‘I have been craving the seaside and needing the solitude,’ says Chilliwack Progress editor

The sun sets on the central coast of Oregon on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. (Jessica Peters/Chilliwack Progress)
Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (8) celebrates his goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. The Canucks won 2-1. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

THE MOJ: No matter how good the Canucks get, questions need to answered

Even a team at the top of the NHL standings is surrounded by things to wonder about

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (8) celebrates his goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. The Canucks won 2-1. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher James Paxton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

THE MOJ: B.C.’s Paxton expecting big things from himself and his L.A. Dodgers

Veteran pitcher hoping to shake off the injury bug as loaded team aims for World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher James Paxton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Political Spin: Canadians are becoming poorer

A column by Bruce Uzelman

“Take the win. Go from there. I’m glad they said that because we all feel the same,” - Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet responding to some of his players not being happy with the way they performed in a 3-2 win over Anaheim Sunday afternoon at Rogers Arena. Vancouver Canucks photo

THE MOJ: 2 points better than none but Canucks need to shake off staleness

Team heads out on the road with the team looking to develop a road mentality

“Take the win. Go from there. I’m glad they said that because we all feel the same,” - Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet responding to some of his players not being happy with the way they performed in a 3-2 win over Anaheim Sunday afternoon at Rogers Arena. Vancouver Canucks photo
Vancouver’s J.T. Miller skates by while the Dallas Stars celebrate a goal during Thursday night’s 3-1 win over the Canucks at Rogers Arena. Dallas Stars photo

THE MOJ: As playoff grind looms, Canucks need to fix their power play

Coach calls Vancouver’s man-advantage ‘mechanical’ as team, struggles to weaponize extra man

Vancouver’s J.T. Miller skates by while the Dallas Stars celebrate a goal during Thursday night’s 3-1 win over the Canucks at Rogers Arena. Dallas Stars photo
Vancouver’s Brock Boeser and Los Angeles’ Mikey Anderson battle for a puck in Monday night’s game at Rogers Arena. The Kings defeated the Canucks 3-2. Los Angeles Kings photo

THE MOJ: Coin-flip loss to the Kings nothing to lose sleep over, Canucks fans

Stifling defensive match the type of game Vancouver has been winning more often than not

Vancouver’s Brock Boeser and Los Angeles’ Mikey Anderson battle for a puck in Monday night’s game at Rogers Arena. The Kings defeated the Canucks 3-2. Los Angeles Kings photo