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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
Metro Vancouver Transit Police say a 61-year-old Coquitlam man has been charged with possessing and accessing child pornography. He is set to appear in court at the end of November. (Photo: Shane MacKichan)

Over 2,500 images of child porn discovered on B.C. man’s computer: police

Investigation began when a SkyTrain user found a lost phone containing explicit photos

Metro Vancouver Transit Police say a 61-year-old Coquitlam man has been charged with possessing and accessing child pornography. He is set to appear in court at the end of November. (Photo: Shane MacKichan)
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 barge nearly ran aground in Vancouver’s English Bay on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, almost two years to the day after a separate barge did just that. (fermartin12/YouTube)

Another barge on the loose makes close call with Vancouver shore

Canadian Coast Guard called in to prevent a repeat of the 2021 English Bay barge beaching

A barge nearly ran aground in Vancouver’s English Bay on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, almost two years to the day after a separate barge did just that. (fermartin12/YouTube)
trathcona Nordic Ski Club athlete Amelia Wells, 21, has earned a coveted spot as one of seven athletes on Canada’s World Cup Period 1 Team that headed to Europe this week. Wells is the first Vancouver Island ski athlete ever to be nominated by Nordiq Canada for an International Ski Federation (FIS) Cross-Country World Cup competition. Photo by Doug Stephen

Strathcona Nordics skier to compete in Cross-Country World Cup

Amelia Wells is the first Vancouver Island skier ever to qualify for FIS Cross-Country World Cup

trathcona Nordic Ski Club athlete Amelia Wells, 21, has earned a coveted spot as one of seven athletes on Canada’s World Cup Period 1 Team that headed to Europe this week. Wells is the first Vancouver Island ski athlete ever to be nominated by Nordiq Canada for an International Ski Federation (FIS) Cross-Country World Cup competition. Photo by Doug Stephen
A Price is Right contestant was surprised to find out a six-night trip to New Westminster, B.C. was actually far less than he guessed it would be. (@adfvbricks/X/screenshot)

UPDATED: New West offering free trip for Price is Right player who lost out

Destination drew mockery from B.C. residents, but tourism board hoping to capitalize on publicity

A Price is Right contestant was surprised to find out a six-night trip to New Westminster, B.C. was actually far less than he guessed it would be. (@adfvbricks/X/screenshot)
Tofino nurse Andrea McGowan was given a one-year suspension on Nov. 6, 2023, for sexual misconduct relating to her co-workers. (Pixabay)

B.C. nurse suspended for making sexual comments, gestures to co-workers

Tofino nurse Andrea McGowan banned for 1 year

Tofino nurse Andrea McGowan was given a one-year suspension on Nov. 6, 2023, for sexual misconduct relating to her co-workers. (Pixabay)
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
Bigg’s orcas identified by Comox Valley Wildlife Sightings as T049A1, T124s and T090s were spotted hunting off Point Holmes and Kye Bay earlier this year. (File photo by Ella Smiley/Comox Valley Wildlife sightings)

‘Bigg’ month for orca sightings off Vancouver Island

With 2 months still to go, 2023 already setting record for Bigg’s sightings in a year

Bigg’s orcas identified by Comox Valley Wildlife Sightings as T049A1, T124s and T090s were spotted hunting off Point Holmes and Kye Bay earlier this year. (File photo by Ella Smiley/Comox Valley Wildlife sightings)
A school bus crashed into a Burnaby house early Thursday morning (Nov. 9), sending 11 people to hospital with minor injuries. (Shutterstock)

11 taken to hospital after school bus crashes into Burnaby home

All children in stable condition, according to BC Emergency Health Services

A school bus crashed into a Burnaby house early Thursday morning (Nov. 9), sending 11 people to hospital with minor injuries. (Shutterstock)
In this May 9, 2017, file photo, a package from Amazon Prime is loaded for delivery in New York. Burnaby RCMP arrested an Amazon driver in September 2023 who allegedly stole 32 packages instead of delivering them. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

B.C. Amazon driver accused of stealing 32 packages, selling them online

Driver allegedly marked deliveries as complete, but pocketed the items instead

In this May 9, 2017, file photo, a package from Amazon Prime is loaded for delivery in New York. Burnaby RCMP arrested an Amazon driver in September 2023 who allegedly stole 32 packages instead of delivering them. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
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
The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives is warning people of the risks of using unauthorized birthing service providers. (Pixabay)

‘Tragic outcomes’: B.C. regulator warns against using unauthorized midwives

Unregistered midwives linked to reports of deaths, says B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives

The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives is warning people of the risks of using unauthorized birthing service providers. (Pixabay)
Randall Hopley, 58, is wanted Canada-wide after he failed to return to his Vancouver halfway house on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. He is a convicted child sex offender and abductor. (Courtesy of VPD)

B.C. child sex offender wanted Canada-wide, missing from halfway house

Randall Hopley known for abducting 3-year-old boy from Sparwood home in 2011

Randall Hopley, 58, is wanted Canada-wide after he failed to return to his Vancouver halfway house on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. He is a convicted child sex offender and abductor. (Courtesy of VPD)
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)
Brothers Keepers gang member Amandeep Singh Kang pleaded guilty to two charges in Vancouver Supreme Court on Oct. 30, 2023. (Photo courtesy of CFSEU-BC)

Brothers Keepers gang member pleads guilty to B.C. drug activity

Amandeep Singh Kang admits to participating in gang, conspiring to traffic drugs

Brothers Keepers gang member Amandeep Singh Kang pleaded guilty to two charges in Vancouver Supreme Court on Oct. 30, 2023. (Photo courtesy of CFSEU-BC)
Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat to complete your holiday traditions or something to put under the tree for someone special, you’ll likely find it at a craft fair in Greater Victoria. (Black Press Media file photo)

Craft Fair Roundup: Get a jump on the holidays at a Greater Victoria event

Support local businesses while finding something for everyone on your list

Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat to complete your holiday traditions or something to put under the tree for someone special, you’ll likely find it at a craft fair in Greater Victoria. (Black Press Media file photo)
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
B.C. high school teacher Douglas Andrew Barnim has been suspended for one month for unprofessional communication with a recent graduate student. (Pixabay)

B.C. high school teacher suspended over communication with recent grad

Teacher said they would be friends for life, gave student dating advice

B.C. high school teacher Douglas Andrew Barnim has been suspended for one month for unprofessional communication with a recent graduate student. (Pixabay)