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New Vancouver Canuck Filip Hronek has nine goals and 29 assists in 60 games for Detroit this season. The Canadian Press

Vancouver Canucks acquire defenceman Hronek from Red Wings for picks

First-rounder acquired in the Bo Horvat trade is the biggest piece going to Detroit

New Vancouver Canuck Filip Hronek has nine goals and 29 assists in 60 games for Detroit this season. The Canadian Press
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) reacts after New York Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck scored his second goal of an NHL hockey game, during the second period, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Deals done long before NHL trade deadline set stage for more

Busy NHL GMs create a rush of pre-deadline movement, say there’s more to come

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) reacts after New York Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck scored his second goal of an NHL hockey game, during the second period, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Storm players mob Brady Estabrook after his third period power play goal during Tuesday’s game one against Comox Valley. The Storm won 3-1 to take a one to nothing series lead. Photo Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Storm stays disciplined, gets timely power play marker in 3-1 win over Glacier Kings

Campbell River leads best of seven series over Comox Valley Glacier Kings 1-0

Storm players mob Brady Estabrook after his third period power play goal during Tuesday’s game one against Comox Valley. The Storm won 3-1 to take a one to nothing series lead. Photo Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
The only retiring Swicked Cycles owner James Durand expects he'll do is retiring customers' bikes. Photo submitted

That went sideways in a hurry

As you may have read in the last couple of weeks, I…

  • Mar 1, 2023
The only retiring Swicked Cycles owner James Durand expects he'll do is retiring customers' bikes. Photo submitted
Bill Longtin displays a Buck Tail Fly. Don Daniels photo

Explore fishing opportunities around Campbell River for the budget minded

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  • Mar 1, 2023
Bill Longtin displays a Buck Tail Fly. Don Daniels photo
Jeremy Kennedy at the Bellator 291 event in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (Photo courtesy Bellator)

MMA title fight looms for B.C.’s Kennedy, now a top featherweight contender in Bellator

In Ireland, the Surrey-raised fighter beat Pedro Carvalho at Bellator 291 event Saturday

Jeremy Kennedy at the Bellator 291 event in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (Photo courtesy Bellator)
Participant registration is now open for the Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games.

Participant registration now open for Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games

Event set to occur from Aug. 22 to 26, over 3,500 participants expected to compete

Participant registration is now open for the Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games.
Canada players celebrate their win following second half CONCACAF World Cup soccer qualifying action against Jamaica, in Toronto on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Qualifying in the CONCACAF region for the 2026 World Cup will kick off in March 2024 with co-hosts Canada, the U.S. and Mexico watching from the sidelines. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

CONCACAF unveils 2026 World Cup qualifying format with co-host Canada on sidelines

Three co-hosts will qualify automatically for the expanded 48-team field

Canada players celebrate their win following second half CONCACAF World Cup soccer qualifying action against Jamaica, in Toronto on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Qualifying in the CONCACAF region for the 2026 World Cup will kick off in March 2024 with co-hosts Canada, the U.S. and Mexico watching from the sidelines. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
FILE - Chicago Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane smiles during an NHL hockey game on Jan. 19, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Patrick Kane trade imminent, Blackhawks poised to deal franchise icon to Rangers

Multiple sources saying cup-winner being moved for draft picks

FILE - Chicago Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane smiles during an NHL hockey game on Jan. 19, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Duncan Keith, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, was named Tuesday, Feb. 28, to the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023. The announcement was made at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, the home of the hall of fame. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook headline B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023

The 2007 Vancouver Giants will join the former Chicago Blackhawks duo for induction this summer

Duncan Keith, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, was named Tuesday, Feb. 28, to the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023. The announcement was made at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, the home of the hall of fame. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)
The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)

B.C.’s first Indigenous Golf Championship tees off in South Okanagan

The event, hosted at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course, will see 128 golfers compete

The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)
The jerseys and logos worn by the Vancouver Canucks — and, consequently, their fans — have seen several drastic changes in the four decades since the team entered the NHL, and pretty much all of those iterations can be spotted in the throngs of people out celebrating the playoffs in recent weeks. In this April 29, 2007 file photo, Vancouver Canucks' Markus Naslund celebrates after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period of an NHL playoff hockey game in Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Richard Lam

THE MOJ: Revisiting a snap deadline trade done in minutes that changed Canucks history

Franchise legend Markus Naslund was picked up with no advance warning after a last-minute phone call

The jerseys and logos worn by the Vancouver Canucks — and, consequently, their fans — have seen several drastic changes in the four decades since the team entered the NHL, and pretty much all of those iterations can be spotted in the throngs of people out celebrating the playoffs in recent weeks. In this April 29, 2007 file photo, Vancouver Canucks' Markus Naslund celebrates after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period of an NHL playoff hockey game in Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Richard Lam
Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) competes for control of the puck with New York Islanders’ Alexander Romanov (28) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Elmont, N.Y. Miller is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, the team announced Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Frank Franklin II)

Canucks forward J.T. Miller out week-to-week with lower-body injury

Vancouver also acquire prospect Josh Bloom in exchange for defenceman Riley Stillman

Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) competes for control of the puck with New York Islanders’ Alexander Romanov (28) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Elmont, N.Y. Miller is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, the team announced Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Frank Franklin II)
Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis speaks during a news conference, in Vancouver, on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Bontis has resigned as president of Canada Soccer, acknowledging change is needed to achieve labour peace. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis resigns, says change is needed

A bitter labour dispute has plagued both the women’s and men’s Canadian teams for months

Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis speaks during a news conference, in Vancouver, on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Bontis has resigned as president of Canada Soccer, acknowledging change is needed to achieve labour peace. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
FILE - Chicago Blackhawks center Sam Lafferty prepares to make a pass during an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Dallas. The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Sam Lafferty and defenseman Jake McCabe from Chicago, Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, their latest big trade that comes in the aftermath of division-rival Tampa Bay making another pre-deadline splash.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Maple Leafs answer Lightning by making trade with Blackhawks

Toronto’s expected first-round clash with Tampa turning into an arms race

FILE - Chicago Blackhawks center Sam Lafferty prepares to make a pass during an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Dallas. The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Sam Lafferty and defenseman Jake McCabe from Chicago, Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, their latest big trade that comes in the aftermath of division-rival Tampa Bay making another pre-deadline splash.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) plays against the Chicago Blackhawks during an NHL hockey game, Feb. 10, 2023, in Chicago. A handful of big moves have already been made well ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Still plenty more are expected before Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Chychrun is likely to be traded with bidders lining up. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Beyond Kane, much uncertainty ahead of NHL trade deadline

As arms race escalates early in the east, hockey trade fans wonder what other shoes left to drop

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) plays against the Chicago Blackhawks during an NHL hockey game, Feb. 10, 2023, in Chicago. A handful of big moves have already been made well ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Still plenty more are expected before Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Chychrun is likely to be traded with bidders lining up. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Jordin Tootoo. (File photo)

PODCAST: Jordin Tootoo the first Inuk player to play in the NHL

MOJ on Sports: Known for his advocacy work for Indigenous youth and mental health

Jordin Tootoo. (File photo)
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Canadian men down Kenya, move on in consolation play at Los Angeles Sevens

Men sitting in 14th place in overall HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings

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Manitoba skip Jennifer Jones celebrates after defeating Northern Ontario skip Krista McCarville, back right, in a playoff match to reach the final at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, in Kamloops, B.C., on Saturday, February 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Jennifer Jones on verge of Canadian women’s curling record

46-year-old could become first woman to win 7 Canadian women’s championships on Sunday

Manitoba skip Jennifer Jones celebrates after defeating Northern Ontario skip Krista McCarville, back right, in a playoff match to reach the final at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, in Kamloops, B.C., on Saturday, February 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Canadian men defeat Uruguay after weather delays at Los Angeles Sevens

Sunday win came after eight-game losing streak

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