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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
The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner received 400 complaints about Vancouver Police Department officers in 2022/2023. In this file photo, police cars are seen parked outside VPD headquarters in Vancouver, on Saturday, January 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver officers fired for stealing fentanyl, kissing youths: OPCC report

Annual report details disciplinary decisions handed down in 2022/2023

The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner received 400 complaints about Vancouver Police Department officers in 2022/2023. In this file photo, police cars are seen parked outside VPD headquarters in Vancouver, on Saturday, January 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
“We are playing a lot of good teams on this road trip – a lot of teams that have been in the playoffs – so I think it’s going to show a lot about our team and how hard we worked in these practices (after Christmas) to prepare for this road trip,” Brock Boeser on the Canucks upcoming seven-game road trip. Vancouver Canucks photo

THE MOJ: Canucks looking forward to the test of a lengthy road trip

Seven games, many of them in tough rinks, should be a good measuring stick

“We are playing a lot of good teams on this road trip – a lot of teams that have been in the playoffs – so I think it’s going to show a lot about our team and how hard we worked in these practices (after Christmas) to prepare for this road trip,” Brock Boeser on the Canucks upcoming seven-game road trip. Vancouver Canucks photo
Vancouver's Pius Suter celebrates a goal during the Canucks 6-3 win against the Ottawa Senators Tuesday night at Rogers Arena. NHL.com photo

THE MOJ: Demanding even wins happen ‘the right way’ shows Canuck culture shift

Taking the foot of the gas against Ottawa unacceptable to this version of the team

Vancouver's Pius Suter celebrates a goal during the Canucks 6-3 win against the Ottawa Senators Tuesday night at Rogers Arena. NHL.com photo
BC Assessment says the most expensive property in the province in 2023 was at 3085 Point Grey Rd in Kitsilano. Assessed at $81,765,000, the property is owned by Lululemon founder Chip Wilson. (Google Maps)

These are the 5 most expensive homes in B.C., according to BC Assessment

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson’s Kitsilano home the highest valued at $81.8 million

BC Assessment says the most expensive property in the province in 2023 was at 3085 Point Grey Rd in Kitsilano. Assessed at $81,765,000, the property is owned by Lululemon founder Chip Wilson. (Google Maps)
Black Press Media's top stories for 2023. (Black Press Media graphic)

A look at the top stories that resonated in B.C. in 2023

Policing, protests, reconciliation, wildfires and droughts top list of news cycle this year

Black Press Media's top stories for 2023. (Black Press Media graphic)
Philadelphia Flyers’ Joel Farabee (86) scores on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

THE MOJ: Vancouver Canucks get a dose of second-half hockey in loss to Flyers

It was also an indicator of what’s to come as the season moves along

Philadelphia Flyers’ Joel Farabee (86) scores on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Winning a Grey Cup at home for the B.C. Lions - as was the case in 2011 - is one of the things on Moj’s Wish List. Paul McCallum hoists the Grey Cup as a member of the BC Lions in 2011. (File photo)

THE MOJ: Grey Cup win for BC Lions on top of Moj’s 2024 Wish List

The Canucks winning a round or two in the playoff would also be great

Winning a Grey Cup at home for the B.C. Lions - as was the case in 2011 - is one of the things on Moj’s Wish List. Paul McCallum hoists the Grey Cup as a member of the BC Lions in 2011. (File photo)
Steven Point sings his song, British Columbia, with students at Chilliwack secondary on Tuesday. (Jenna Hauck/The Progress)

10 British Columbians named to the Order of Canada

George Stroumboulopoulos, NYT journalist, dairy CEO among 78 recipients across the country

Steven Point sings his song, British Columbia, with students at Chilliwack secondary on Tuesday. (Jenna Hauck/The Progress)
Good news stories happened all throughout B.C. this year, from young and old. (Black Press Media files)

Here are some of B.C.’s good news stories in 2023

Highlights this year included a woman racing – and rolling – down a hill to win cheese

Good news stories happened all throughout B.C. this year, from young and old. (Black Press Media files)
A selection of some of Black Press Media’s top photos for 2023. (Black Press Media

Top photos of 2023: See B.C. through the lens of Black Press Media’s journalists

Here are some of our favourite photos from the year, picked by our teams

A selection of some of Black Press Media’s top photos for 2023. (Black Press Media
Two Good Samaritans are recovering after being stabbed while trying to stop a robbery in Vancouver on Boxing Day (Dec. 26, 2023), police say. Police cars are seen parked outside Vancouver Police Department headquarters in Vancouver, on Saturday, January 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

2 Good Samaritans stabbed while trying to stop a Vancouver robbery suspect

Vancouver police say the 21-year-old suspect remains in custody

Two Good Samaritans are recovering after being stabbed while trying to stop a robbery in Vancouver on Boxing Day (Dec. 26, 2023), police say. Police cars are seen parked outside Vancouver Police Department headquarters in Vancouver, on Saturday, January 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
After six years working with the Cranbrook and Kimberley RCMP, West the trauma dog will hung up his emotional support vest. He retired to a life of leisure and luxury back in September 2023. (Cranbrook RCMP photo)

Bears and pigs and goats, oh my: B.C.’s top animal stories of 2023

From a seal joining rowers to flying ants in search of mates and a marmot looking for love

After six years working with the Cranbrook and Kimberley RCMP, West the trauma dog will hung up his emotional support vest. He retired to a life of leisure and luxury back in September 2023. (Cranbrook RCMP photo)
Credit cards are shown in a Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 file photo. Moneris, which operates credit and debit machines in Canada, is reporting a widespread service issue Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Debit, credit machines owned by Canadian payment processor facing ‘issues’

Moneris says it is experiencing a ‘service degradation’

Credit cards are shown in a Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 file photo. Moneris, which operates credit and debit machines in Canada, is reporting a widespread service issue Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
A rare sight - Canucks coaches using the dry board to explain a drill during practice. Black Press Media photo

THE MOJ: The art of making practice perfect a constant juggling act

Canucks coach Rick Tocchet maps out an up-tempo plan and veers from it based on sense of team needs

A rare sight - Canucks coaches using the dry board to explain a drill during practice. Black Press Media photo
Black Press Media file

Police dog helps to track down suspect at a remote Island logging camp

RCMP arrest 2 after break-in at Nimpkish Lake near Port McNeill

Black Press Media file
Practice is a valuable tool for Rick Tocchet and the Canucks. Photo courtesy Vancouver Canucks

THE MOJ: Practice makes perfect a Tocchet foundational principle

Vancouver Canucks coach has shaped his practice regimen from an impressive group of mentors

Practice is a valuable tool for Rick Tocchet and the Canucks. Photo courtesy Vancouver Canucks
Cocaine seized during a year-long investigation by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. (CFSEU-BC)

B.C. man charged for role in alleged national drug trafficking operation

RCMP seized more than 22 kilograms of drugs, 26 firearms and $250,000 in cash during investigation

Cocaine seized during a year-long investigation by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. (CFSEU-BC)
Area where alleged assault took place. (VicPD)

VicPD look for witnesses following unprovoked attack

A person was punched in the face while walking

Area where alleged assault took place. (VicPD)
Jon Cooper is now in his 12th year as head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay Lightning photo

THE MOJ: Fire still burns for B.C.’s Cooper, the dean of NHL coaches

2-time Stanley Cup champion from Prince George has been a champion at every level

Jon Cooper is now in his 12th year as head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay Lightning photo