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The Province of B.C. announced Oct. 20, 2023 that it would be providing $3.5 million toward the six-day 2024 Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver. The Grey Cup trophy sits on display before a B.C. Lions news conference where the Canadian Football League team was announced as hosts of 2024 Grey Cup, in Vancouver, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

2024 Grey Cup Festival gets $3.5M boost from B.C.

Province says the funding will help support ‘legacy’ initiatives beyond the 6-day festival

The Province of B.C. announced Oct. 20, 2023 that it would be providing $3.5 million toward the six-day 2024 Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver. The Grey Cup trophy sits on display before a B.C. Lions news conference where the Canadian Football League team was announced as hosts of 2024 Grey Cup, in Vancouver, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Hamilton Tiger-Cats wide receiver Tim White (12) scores a touchdown against the B.C. Lions during first half CFL football game action in Hamilton, Ont. on Friday, October 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power

Last-second field goal lifts B.C. Lions to thrilling 33-30 win over Ticats

Leos QB Adams suffers injury late in game

Hamilton Tiger-Cats wide receiver Tim White (12) scores a touchdown against the B.C. Lions during first half CFL football game action in Hamilton, Ont. on Friday, October 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power
B.C. Lions’ Alexander Hollins, right, makes a diving reception as Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Jamal Parker defends during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Friday, October 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Bombers rally for 34-26 OT win over B.C. Lions in CFL West Division clash

Leos led late into fourth quarter in battle for first place

B.C. Lions’ Alexander Hollins, right, makes a diving reception as Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Jamal Parker defends during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Friday, October 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Frankie Hickson (20) is tackled by B.C. Lions’ Siriman Harrison Bagayogo (21) during first half of CFL football action in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

B.C. Lions beat Roughriders 33-26 to clinch CFL home playoff berth

Late Saskatchewan rally falls short

Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Frankie Hickson (20) is tackled by B.C. Lions’ Siriman Harrison Bagayogo (21) during first half of CFL football action in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
<div>The last time the B.C. Lions took on the Saskatchewan Roughriders, they were denied a comeback win. B.C. Lions’ Dominique Rhymes (19) fails to make the reception as he’s hit by Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Deontai Williams (24) during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, July 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck</div>

B.C. Lions try to lock up home playoff with win over Saskatchewan

B.C. has won its last three games while the Roughriders have done the opposite

<div>The last time the B.C. Lions took on the Saskatchewan Roughriders, they were denied a comeback win. B.C. Lions’ Dominique Rhymes (19) fails to make the reception as he’s hit by Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Deontai Williams (24) during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, July 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck</div>
B.C. Lions defensive end Sione Teuhema celebrates a sack during the Lions 37-29 win over the Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on Friday. (Steven Chang, B.C. Lions photo)

THE MOJ: Lions clinch playoff berth win 37-29 win in Edmonton

B.C. Defence registers 7 sacks in the game

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B.C. Lions defensive end Sione Teuhema celebrates a sack during the Lions 37-29 win over the Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on Friday. (Steven Chang, B.C. Lions photo)
B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) runs the ball as Edmonton Elks’ Jake Ceresna (94) looks on during first half CFL action in Edmonton on Friday, September 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken

B.C. Lions clinch CFL playoff berth with 37-29 win over Edmonton Elks

Taquan Mizzell leads victors with pair of touchdowns

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) runs the ball as Edmonton Elks’ Jake Ceresna (94) looks on during first half CFL action in Edmonton on Friday, September 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken
Lions running back Smoke Mizzell celebrates his seven-yard touchdown run with teammates Keon Hatcher (left) and Jevon Cottoy (right). The touchdown sealed the Lions 34-25 win against the Alouettes in Montreal on Friday. Photo by Steven Chang

THE MOJ: Victory over Als the right win at the right time for B.C.

Effort flushes concerns Lions headed for a tailspin, puts them in good shape for stretch drive

Lions running back Smoke Mizzell celebrates his seven-yard touchdown run with teammates Keon Hatcher (left) and Jevon Cottoy (right). The touchdown sealed the Lions 34-25 win against the Alouettes in Montreal on Friday. Photo by Steven Chang
B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) is pursued by Montreal Alouettes’ Mustafa Johnson (94) during first half CFL football action in Montreal, Saturday, September 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Adams, Hollins lead B.C. Lions to 34-25 CFL win over Montreal

QB tosses 3 touchdowns as Leos snap 2-game losing streak

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) is pursued by Montreal Alouettes’ Mustafa Johnson (94) during first half CFL football action in Montreal, Saturday, September 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Former Lions James Butler scores one of his two touchdowns in helping the Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat the B.C. Lions 30-13 Aug. 26 at BC Place Stadium. Photo Steven Chang, B.C. Lions

THE MOJ: Important the Lions get back on track after Ti-Cat clunker

Weekend match against the Als as must-win as a mid-season game can be

Former Lions James Butler scores one of his two touchdowns in helping the Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat the B.C. Lions 30-13 Aug. 26 at BC Place Stadium. Photo Steven Chang, B.C. Lions
Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Dane Evans (9) jumps over B.C. Lions’ Sione Teuhema (47) and Boseko Lokombo (20) to score a touchdown during first half CFL football action in Vancouver on Saturday, August 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Ex-Lion Butler notches 2 touchdowns as B.C. falls 30-13 to Ticats

Lions resume CFL schedule in Montreal on Sept. 2

Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Dane Evans (9) jumps over B.C. Lions’ Sione Teuhema (47) and Boseko Lokombo (20) to score a touchdown during first half CFL football action in Vancouver on Saturday, August 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Saskatchewan Roughriders punt returner Mario Alford (2) runs the football against BC Lions during the first half of CFL football action in Regina, on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

Roughriders hang on to beat resilient B.C. Lions 34-29 in wild finish

Saskatchewan moves to 5-5 on CFL season, Lions fall to 7-3

Saskatchewan Roughriders punt returner Mario Alford (2) runs the football against BC Lions during the first half of CFL football action in Regina, on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) runs with the ball during the first half of a CFL football game against the Calgary Stampeders, in Vancouver, on Saturday, August 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Adams Jr. returns from injury to lead B.C. Lions to 37-9 win over Calgary

QB tosses 4 TDs as B.C. boosts CFL season record to 7-2

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) runs with the ball during the first half of a CFL football game against the Calgary Stampeders, in Vancouver, on Saturday, August 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Lions receiver Dominique Rhymes (19) tries to haul in a pass in the end zone with Bombers halfback Evan Holm (31) in coverage. Holm and the Bombers would rout the Lions 50-14. Photo by Steven Chang, BC Lions

THE MOJ: Bombed in Winnipeg, the Lions will be back to roar again

Leos failed to meet the intensity of their hosts and paid the price, it happens in football

Lions receiver Dominique Rhymes (19) tries to haul in a pass in the end zone with Bombers halfback Evan Holm (31) in coverage. Holm and the Bombers would rout the Lions 50-14. Photo by Steven Chang, BC Lions
Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Ricky Walker (9) pressures B.C. Lions quarterback Dane Evans (17) during first half CFL action in Winnipeg Thursday, August 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Blue Bombers dominate B.C. Lions 50-14 in battle of West Division’s best

Winnipeg earns some payback for loss earlier in CFL season

Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Ricky Walker (9) pressures B.C. Lions quarterback Dane Evans (17) during first half CFL action in Winnipeg Thursday, August 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
B.C. Lions’ Mathieu Betts (90), Sione Teuhema (47) and Bo Lokombo (20) celebrate BettsÕ sack of Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros (8) during second half CFL action in Winnipeg Thursday, June 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Lions’ defence has earned title of best in the CFL, says B.C. defensive back

Peters touting his team’s praises ahead of big matchup versus Winnipeg

B.C. Lions’ Mathieu Betts (90), Sione Teuhema (47) and Bo Lokombo (20) celebrate BettsÕ sack of Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros (8) during second half CFL action in Winnipeg Thursday, June 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
David Mackie (34) and the Lions hope to duplicate the success they had on June 22, when they beat the Blue Bombers 30-6 at IG Field in Winnipeg. Steven Chang, B.C. Lions photo

THE MOJ: Lions, Bombers setting up to be crucial early matchup in CFL west

Adams Jr. remains out as entire league looks to improve its carousel of quarterbacks

David Mackie (34) and the Lions hope to duplicate the success they had on June 22, when they beat the Blue Bombers 30-6 at IG Field in Winnipeg. Steven Chang, B.C. Lions photo
B.C. Lions quarterback Dane Evans (17) makes the throw against the Edmonton Elks during first half CFL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Saturday July 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

B.C. Lions add to Elks’ misery with 27-0 victory in Edmonton

Elks have worst run of home losses in North American pro sports history

B.C. Lions quarterback Dane Evans (17) makes the throw against the Edmonton Elks during first half CFL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Saturday July 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.
TJ Lee (6) and Manny Rugumba (33) celebrate with Gary Peters (1) after his interception during the Lions 19-9 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Place Stadium on Saturday. Steve Chang, B.C. Lions

THE MOJ: Woeful Elks feel like an unexpectedly scary date on Lions schedule

Plus Blue Jays struggle under Swift’s large shadow and beware of Sinclair

TJ Lee (6) and Manny Rugumba (33) celebrate with Gary Peters (1) after his interception during the Lions 19-9 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Place Stadium on Saturday. Steve Chang, B.C. Lions
B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., left, reacts as he’s sacked by Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Pete Robertson during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Adams Jr. left the game with an injury on the play. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Backup QB helps lift B.C. Lions to 19-9 win over Saskatchewan

Leos move to an impressive 5-1 to start CFL season

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., left, reacts as he’s sacked by Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Pete Robertson during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Adams Jr. left the game with an injury on the play. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck