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Vancouver Whitecaps’ Ryan Gauld reacts after missing his second penalty kick, during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Los Angeles FC, in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Contract extension will keep Gauld with Whitecaps another 4 years

Vancouver midfielder scored 12 goals last year as the team’s highest-paid player

St. Louis Blues goalie Joel Hofer (30) stops Vancouver Canucks’ Filip Hronek (17) during overtime NHL hockey action, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Schenn’s OT winner helps Blues survive Canucks comeback push, take 4-3 win

Pius Suter nets second career hat trick in losing cause for Vancouver

The ADSS Armada Wall of Fame. (AV NEWS FILE PHOTO)

Alberni high school says it’s time to sink the Armada

Alberni District Secondary School’s athletic department begins process to change team nickname

Sheldon Rempal of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates his first NHL goal Tuesday, Jan. 23, during a game against the New York Islanders at New York’s UBS Arena. (Photo courtesy Vegas Golden Knights)

Former BCHL star scores first NHL goal

Sheldon Rempal, who starred with the Nanaimo Clippers, lights lamp for Vegas Golden Knights in win

Sheldon Rempal of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates his first NHL goal Tuesday, Jan. 23, during a game against the New York Islanders at New York’s UBS Arena. (Photo courtesy Vegas Golden Knights)
VIU Mariners player Emma Schill sends the volleyball over to the opposition side of the court during a Pacific Western Athletic Association match Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Vancouver Island University gym. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

VIU volleyball teams start year by winning four straight

Mariners women come back to win five-set thriller during PacWest action in Nanaimo

VIU Mariners player Emma Schill sends the volleyball over to the opposition side of the court during a Pacific Western Athletic Association match Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Vancouver Island University gym. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
Police in London, Ont., are not confirming a report that five members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team have been told to surrender to authorities to face charges of sexual assault. A London Police cruiser is seen in London, Ont., Friday, May 30, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley

Report: 5 from Canada’s 2018 WJC hockey team to face sexual assault charges

The Globe and Mail reports pending charges connected to an alleged group sexual assault after gala

Police in London, Ont., are not confirming a report that five members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team have been told to surrender to authorities to face charges of sexual assault. A London Police cruiser is seen in London, Ont., Friday, May 30, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley
Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet, top, talks to players during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. Rick Tocchet took over the Vancouver Canucks a year ago, with the team struggling to find consistency in how it played, combined with wins. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Nam Y. Huh

One year later, Tocchet has brought accountability to the Canucks

A year after he took the job of guiding a struggling team, coach has them atop the NHL standings

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet, top, talks to players during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. Rick Tocchet took over the Vancouver Canucks a year ago, with the team struggling to find consistency in how it played, combined with wins. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Nam Y. Huh
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
Vancouver Canucks’ Pius Suter, right, and Ilya Mikheyev, second right, celebrate Suter’s goal against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Petr Mrazek (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canucks back atop NHL standings after blanking Blackhawks 2-0

Demko makes 31 saves to earn shutout for Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks’ Pius Suter, right, and Ilya Mikheyev, second right, celebrate Suter’s goal against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Petr Mrazek (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
FILE - Chicago Blackhawks right wing Corey Perry (94) plays during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Nov. 18, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Perry is eligible to sign an NHL contract with any team in the aftermath of the Blackhawks terminating his deal for this season, citing inappropriate conduct. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Repentant Perry joins surging Oilers for 2nd half of the NHL season

Deal comes two months after Chicago Blackhawks terminated his contract for unacceptable conduct

FILE - Chicago Blackhawks right wing Corey Perry (94) plays during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Nov. 18, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Perry is eligible to sign an NHL contract with any team in the aftermath of the Blackhawks terminating his deal for this season, citing inappropriate conduct. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
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39 nominees up for B.C.’s 2024 SportBC awards

They include a golfer, runner and wheelchair tennis coach

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Jasmine Jasudavicius, top, fights Priscila Cachoeira during UFC 297 in Toronto on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Canada’s Jasmine Jasudavicius dominates Zombie Girl in UFC 297 undercard win

Jasudavicus outstruck Brazil’s Priscila Cachoeira 326-26

Jasmine Jasudavicius, top, fights Priscila Cachoeira during UFC 297 in Toronto on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Vancouver Canucks’ Carson Soucy, front left, checks Toronto Maple Leafs’ William Nylander (88) as John Tavares (91) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Garland, Hoglander score 2 apiece as Canucks dump Maple Leafs 6-4

Vancouver hosts the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday

Vancouver Canucks’ Carson Soucy, front left, checks Toronto Maple Leafs’ William Nylander (88) as John Tavares (91) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Former New Jersey Devils forward Scott Gomez, left, was among those to participate in the BCHL Alumni Game on Jan. 20, in Penticton. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)

Scott Gomez, Kyle Turris among stars in Penticton for BCHL Alumni Game

Beloved hockey veterans lace up the skates on city’s outdoor rink

Former New Jersey Devils forward Scott Gomez, left, was among those to participate in the BCHL Alumni Game on Jan. 20, in Penticton. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)
Penticton Vees goaltender Will Ingemann faces a shot from Cole Melady from the Coquitlam Express during BCHL All-Star Weekend on Penticton’s outdoor next to city hall on Jan. 20, 2024. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)

PHOTOS: Hardest shot? Fastest skater? BCHL all-stars hit Penticton rink

City’s outdoor rink hosts festivities for second time in as many years

Penticton Vees goaltender Will Ingemann faces a shot from Cole Melady from the Coquitlam Express during BCHL All-Star Weekend on Penticton’s outdoor next to city hall on Jan. 20, 2024. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)
Five teams from Alberta are joining the BCHL for the 2024-25 season. (BCHL)

5 Alberta teams to join BCHL for 2024-25 season

Further details will be announced in the coming weeks

Five teams from Alberta are joining the BCHL for the 2024-25 season. (BCHL)
Men’s bronze medalist Liam Brearley of Canada competes in the finals of the FIS Snowboard World Cup, Snowboard Slopestyle, in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. Brearley won gold on Sunday in Laax, Switzerland. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley

Canadian snowboarder Brearley wins World Cup gold in slopestyle

Canadian snowboarders Liam Brearley and Cameron Spalding won gold and bronze, respectively,…

Men’s bronze medalist Liam Brearley of Canada competes in the finals of the FIS Snowboard World Cup, Snowboard Slopestyle, in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. Brearley won gold on Sunday in Laax, Switzerland. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley
FILE - A George Mason University fan holds up the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine at a send off for the team, Wednesday, March 29, 2006, in Fairfax, Va. The publisher of Sports Illustrated has notified employees it is planning to lay off a significant portion — possibly all — of the outlet’s staff after its license to use the iconic brand’s name in print and digital was revoked. In an email to employees Friday morning, Jan. 19, 2024, the Arena Group, which operates Sports Illustrated and related properties, said that Authentic Brands Group has revoked its marketing license. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson, File)

Sports Illustrated to lay off most or all its staff

News revealed in letter to employees after license to use its iconic brand name was revoked

FILE - A George Mason University fan holds up the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine at a send off for the team, Wednesday, March 29, 2006, in Fairfax, Va. The publisher of Sports Illustrated has notified employees it is planning to lay off a significant portion — possibly all — of the outlet’s staff after its license to use the iconic brand’s name in print and digital was revoked. In an email to employees Friday morning, Jan. 19, 2024, the Arena Group, which operates Sports Illustrated and related properties, said that Authentic Brands Group has revoked its marketing license. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson, File)
The Vancouver Canucks have signed president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford to a multi-year contract extension. Rutherford, centre, general manager Patrik Allvin, back left, and head coach Rick Tocchet listen during a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Major turnaround nets Rutherford a 3-year extension to lead Canucks

President of hockey operations admits he’s surprised by how quickly the team has turned things around

The Vancouver Canucks have signed president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford to a multi-year contract extension. Rutherford, centre, general manager Patrik Allvin, back left, and head coach Rick Tocchet listen during a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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