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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
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
A naloxone anti-overdose kit is held in downtown Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Uzelman: How effective is ‘safer supply’?

A column by Bruce Uzelman

A naloxone anti-overdose kit is held in downtown Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
If the Lions are defeat the Bombers, containing Winnipeg’s running game will be a big key. Steve Chung BC LIONS

THE MOJ: Call me a homer, but I smell an upset brewing in Winnipeg

Lions are ready and could tick a lot of boxes on their make-the-Grey-Cup checklist

If the Lions are defeat the Bombers, containing Winnipeg’s running game will be a big key. Steve Chung BC LIONS
“I’m happy that the bar is being raised around here…it feels like people want more and are expecting more and those are all good things. We will keep working at things to get over the hump and get to the big game,” - Lions head coach Rick Campbell. Photo courtesy Steve Chang BC Lions

THE MOJ: Lions look to get more stout in their quest to unseat Bombers

B.C. packs up for the offseason with a hunger to be better than merely ‘good’

“I’m happy that the bar is being raised around here…it feels like people want more and are expecting more and those are all good things. We will keep working at things to get over the hump and get to the big game,” - Lions head coach Rick Campbell. Photo courtesy Steve Chang BC Lions
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko celebrates the Canucks 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena Monday night with teammate J.T. Miller. Photo courtesy Vancouver Canucks

THE MOJ: It’s a scary fun time for the B.C. sports fan right now

All three premier Vancouver teams doing their part to make being a fan interesting

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko celebrates the Canucks 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena Monday night with teammate J.T. Miller. Photo courtesy Vancouver Canucks
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray

Uzelman: Is the Liberals’ signature climate change agenda collapsing?

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Nov 6, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray
SACK KINGS: CFL Hall of Famer and former B.C. Lion Brent Johnson chats with current Lion Mathieu Betts while defensive coordinator Ryan Phillips looks on. Betts' 18 quarterback sacks this year broke Johnson's record (17) for sacks by a Canadian in a single season. (Steven Chang B.C. Lions photo)

The MOJ: Doman Surprises Lions with visit and gifts

Guilio Caravatta saluted, Dolphins meet the Chiefs

SACK KINGS: CFL Hall of Famer and former B.C. Lion Brent Johnson chats with current Lion Mathieu Betts while defensive coordinator Ryan Phillips looks on. Betts' 18 quarterback sacks this year broke Johnson's record (17) for sacks by a Canadian in a single season. (Steven Chang B.C. Lions photo)
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Uzelman: Canadian tax reform is overdue

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Nov 1, 2023
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Lions head coach Rick Campbell watches over practice at BC Place as his team prepares for Saturday’s playoff game against the Calgary Stampeders. Steven Chang, B.C. Lions

THE MOJ: Controlling line of scrimmage the focus as B.C. preps for playoffs

‘Don’t flinch’ front-of-mind as the Lions try to reclaim their edge on defence against Calgary

Lions head coach Rick Campbell watches over practice at BC Place as his team prepares for Saturday’s playoff game against the Calgary Stampeders. Steven Chang, B.C. Lions
Construction workers building a home in the Latimer neighbourhood of Langley. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

OPINION: Ottawa’s energy-efficiency standards will increase home prices in B.C.

New housing isn’t keeping up with B.C. population growth and energy standards won’t help

  • Nov 1, 2023
Construction workers building a home in the Latimer neighbourhood of Langley. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

The MOJ: Canucks Trending In The Right Direction

Team appears to be better-equipped to handle the grind of an 82-game NHL season

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Uzelman: Soaring national debt is imperiling Canadians’ futures

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Oct 24, 2023
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Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes celebrates a goal in Saturday’s 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Florida. photo courtesy Canucks.com

THE MOJ: Canucks what we expect them to be, as the NFL keeps playing with us

It’s hard to figure out what you’re going to get on the gridiron on any given Sunday

Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes celebrates a goal in Saturday’s 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Florida. photo courtesy Canucks.com
For sale sign in front of a residential house (collected /Lakes District News)

Uzelman: The Federal Liberals and the chasm between housing supply and demand

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Oct 23, 2023
For sale sign in front of a residential house (collected /Lakes District News)
Jessica Peters is a reporter at the Chilliwack Progress.

COLUMN: 5K fun run helps Abbotsford reporter get back on track

‘Instead of making excuses, I made plans’ to complete running goal for 2023

Jessica Peters is a reporter at the Chilliwack Progress.
Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. is sacked by Stampeders defensive end Julian Howsare during Calgary's 41-16 win over B.C. on Friday night at BC Place Stadium. (Steven Chang photo, B.C. Lions)

THE MOJ: Lions lose the game – and their poise – in 41-16 loss to Calgary

Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. only played the first half before being pulled

  • Oct 21, 2023
Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. is sacked by Stampeders defensive end Julian Howsare during Calgary's 41-16 win over B.C. on Friday night at BC Place Stadium. (Steven Chang photo, B.C. Lions)
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10 ‘hidden gem’ horror movies perfect for the Halloween spooky season

Tyson Whitney picks some of his favourite underrated horror movies for Halloween

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Edmonton’s Connor McDavid battles with Vancouver’s Filip Hronek during Saturday’s game in Edmonton. The Canucks would win 4-3 despite being outshot 40-16. Photo courtesy Edmonton Oilers

THE MOJ: Canucks and Lions overcome adversity to bank wins

Plus, an NFL coach needs to learn the axiom of ‘only losers point fingers’

Edmonton’s Connor McDavid battles with Vancouver’s Filip Hronek during Saturday’s game in Edmonton. The Canucks would win 4-3 despite being outshot 40-16. Photo courtesy Edmonton Oilers
The National Institutes of Health stated that roughly 20 per cent of dogs experienced separation anxiety pre-pandemic and vets estimate that number to be higher post-pandemic. (Olivia Vanni/The Herald)

Pet separation anxiety grew amid the pandemic: here’s how to help

Pet experts give advice on helping reduce problematic behaviours

The National Institutes of Health stated that roughly 20 per cent of dogs experienced separation anxiety pre-pandemic and vets estimate that number to be higher post-pandemic. (Olivia Vanni/The Herald)