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49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is on the hot seat following San Francisco’s 25-22 loss in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs. San Francisco 49ers photo

THE MOJ: Lack of preparation may have cost the 49ers the Super Bowl

San Francisco’s vague thoughts on overtime rules and strategy showed a team not ready to win

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is on the hot seat following San Francisco’s 25-22 loss in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs. San Francisco 49ers photo
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Chris Simms from NBC Sports stopped by to give his take on the Super Bowl. Hear the full interview on TodayInBC.com.

THE MOJ: On beer versus champagne, or the Grey Cup versus the Super Bowl

Fun can be had everywhere, but south of the border it’s about who you know

Chris Simms from NBC Sports stopped by to give his take on the Super Bowl. Hear the full interview on TodayInBC.com.
Neil McEvoy holds a stopwatch during a training and scouting session. (Photo courtesy of the BC Lions)

THE MOJ: B.C. Lions facing some tough choices as free agency set to open

Don’t be too surprised if one or both of Betts and Hladik end up elsewhere

Neil McEvoy holds a stopwatch during a training and scouting session. (Photo courtesy of the BC Lions)
Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm (28) and Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Kaedan Korczak (6) chase the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

THE MOJ: Lindholm trade means the Canucks are all in this year

It’s the right player and the right message at the right time for Vancouver

Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm (28) and Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Kaedan Korczak (6) chase the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks at a news conference after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks at a news conference after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
A mother’s to-do list never ends. (Photo by Kim Kimberlin, 2022 - Williams Lake Tribune)
A mother’s to-do list never ends. (Photo by Kim Kimberlin, 2022 - Williams Lake Tribune)
“We’re playing a lot better positionally and within our structure. Whether it’s that we just needed time to get used to it or get used to each other’s tendencies but we are putting ourselves in a much better position and not giving the power play ‘A’ chances,” - Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers on why the penalty kill unit has been playing of well as of late. Vancouver Canucks photo

THE MOJ: Immensely improved Canuck PK built on structure and trust

No more running around as what was once a weakness is now a strength

“We’re playing a lot better positionally and within our structure. Whether it’s that we just needed time to get used to it or get used to each other’s tendencies but we are putting ourselves in a much better position and not giving the power play ‘A’ chances,” - Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers on why the penalty kill unit has been playing of well as of late. Vancouver Canucks photo
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Called out by Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet during training camp, Dakota Joshua has rebounded with his best-ever season in the NHL. Vancouver Canucks photo

THE MOJ: How Dakota Joshua has found the extra 5% he needed

Canuck grinder has taken a step after realizing what steps he had to take

Called out by Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet during training camp, Dakota Joshua has rebounded with his best-ever season in the NHL. Vancouver Canucks photo
The marquee matchup of this week’s NFL playoff slate features Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills hosting Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs photos

THE MOJ: How NFL playoffs will unfold as we count down to Bills/Chiefs

Mahomes taking to playoff game road for the first time to face Allen in Buffalo should be a treat

The marquee matchup of this week’s NFL playoff slate features Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills hosting Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs photos
Vancouver’s Nils Hoglander celebrates with teammate Dakota Joshua after a goal during the game against the Arizona Coyotes Thursday night at Rogers Arena. Joshua’s goal late in the second period would give the Canucks a 2-1 win over the visitors. Vancouver Canucks photo

THE MOJ: Canucks have to screen out noise as they continue to earn the day

There is plenty of reason to believe this Canuck team is for real

Vancouver’s Nils Hoglander celebrates with teammate Dakota Joshua after a goal during the game against the Arizona Coyotes Thursday night at Rogers Arena. Joshua’s goal late in the second period would give the Canucks a 2-1 win over the visitors. Vancouver Canucks photo
The Lake Okanagan Resort was one of the casualties of the McDougall Lake wildfire as it raced up the westside shoreline of the lake. (Black Press Media)
The Lake Okanagan Resort was one of the casualties of the McDougall Lake wildfire as it raced up the westside shoreline of the lake. (Black Press Media)
Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet addresses the media after his team lost 4-3 the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night. Vancouver Canucks photo

THE MOJ: Success of gruelling road trip more evidence Canucks are for real

You don’t have to wait to see them play the big boys, this is a legitimately good hockey team

Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet addresses the media after his team lost 4-3 the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night. Vancouver Canucks photo
FILE - New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick holds up a Super Bowl trophy as he addresses the crowd during a rally Feb. 7, 2017, in Boston to celebrate the team’s win over the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game in Houston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

THE MOJ: A coaching week for the history books, and sizing up the NFL weekend

Carroll, Saban and Belichick gone in one fell swoop, plus our picks for week one of the playoffs

FILE - New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick holds up a Super Bowl trophy as he addresses the crowd during a rally Feb. 7, 2017, in Boston to celebrate the team’s win over the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game in Houston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Vancouver defenseman Nikita Zadorov, shown here in Tuesday night’s 5-2 win against the Islanders in New York, has been one the pieces acquired in the team’s blueline overhaul. Vancouver Canucks photo

THE MOJ: It’s amazing what a year has done for the Vancouver Canucks

Remember last January, when Canuck fans were urging the team to tank for Connor Bedard?

Vancouver defenseman Nikita Zadorov, shown here in Tuesday night’s 5-2 win against the Islanders in New York, has been one the pieces acquired in the team’s blueline overhaul. Vancouver Canucks photo
Canada’s price on pollution is supposed to help battle global warming, but as it nears its fifth anniversary, nothing in Canadian politics is hotter. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has so successfully convinced Canadians the carbon price is to blame for inflation that he even earned begrudging respect for his “axe the tax” campaign from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Poilievre holds a press conference regarding his “Axe the Tax” message from the roof a parking garage in St. John’s on Friday, Oct.27, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly
Canada’s price on pollution is supposed to help battle global warming, but as it nears its fifth anniversary, nothing in Canadian politics is hotter. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has so successfully convinced Canadians the carbon price is to blame for inflation that he even earned begrudging respect for his “axe the tax” campaign from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Poilievre holds a press conference regarding his “Axe the Tax” message from the roof a parking garage in St. John’s on Friday, Oct.27, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly
Canucks defenseman Carson Soucy has been out of the lineup since Nov. 12 after suffering a left ankle injury in Montreal. NHL.com photo

THE MOJ: Soucy close and Canuck fans should expect to see him soon

Out since mid-November, big defender is itching to get back at it

Canucks defenseman Carson Soucy has been out of the lineup since Nov. 12 after suffering a left ankle injury in Montreal. NHL.com photo
Some people are fed up with large pick-up trucks in downtown Victoria. (Tim Bracken photo/X)

CAMPBELL: Residents of B.C.’s capital fed up with big pickups downtown

Some members of the social media world want to see a ban, what do you think?

Some people are fed up with large pick-up trucks in downtown Victoria. (Tim Bracken photo/X)