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Teck's Elkview Operations is one of four steelmaking coal locations in the Elk Valley. A report from BC Mining Law Reform has listed Teck Resources’ Elk Valley open-pit coal mining operations near Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford as the worst of the top 11 polluting or otherwise risky mines in B.C. in 2023. (Teck website)

Uzelman: B.C. growth and prosperity depends on expanding exports

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Jun 9, 2023
(Steven Chang/BC Lions)

THE MOJ: Robinson’s time to shine

Lions’ receiver has breakthrough game in Regina

  • May 30, 2023
David Johnston looks on during a farewell reception in Ottawa on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. Special rapporteur David Johnston is expected to release his decision Tuesday on whether the federal Liberals should hold a public inquiry on foreign interference. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Uzelman: Despite David Johnston’s report, a public inquiry is essential

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • May 29, 2023
Control of Parliament could conceivably come down to one or two seats in the House of Commons – and possibly the results in the Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon riding.

Uzelman: Canada can become a critical minerals leader

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • May 23, 2023
Control of Parliament could conceivably come down to one or two seats in the House of Commons – and possibly the results in the Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon riding.
In 2018, Viola Desmond was celebrated on the Canadian $10 bill. (Government of Canada photo)

COLUMN: Faces on our money help tell Canada’s story

There are plenty of Canadians who have made remarkable achievements over the years

In 2018, Viola Desmond was celebrated on the Canadian $10 bill. (Government of Canada photo)
B.C. Lions Director of U.S. Scouting Ryan Rigmaiden loves training camp. (photo courtesy Bob Marjanovich)

THE MOJ: Finding good talent and good teammates a mission for B.C. Lions scout

Ryan Rigmaiden’s ongoing quest to find the right players makes training camp like Christmas morning

B.C. Lions Director of U.S. Scouting Ryan Rigmaiden loves training camp. (photo courtesy Bob Marjanovich)
A feral cat wanders near a house in Port Alberni. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)

Okanagan Humane Society: Hundreds of unknown cat colonies

A feral cat is a cat that has never had a home with a human

  • May 17, 2023
A feral cat wanders near a house in Port Alberni. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rises during question period, Monday, April 24, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Uzelman: Fundamental issues Canadians want Poilievre and the Conservatives to address

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • May 17, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rises during question period, Monday, April 24, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Flooding. (Matthew Claxton photo)

Uzelman: Climate Change – Evident globally, provincially and in the Okanagan

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • May 16, 2023
Flooding. (Matthew Claxton photo)
Florida Panthers centre Sam Bennett (9) scores on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) during second period, second round, game one, NHL Stanley Cup hockey action in Toronto, Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Florida is looking to continue its run against the Carolina Hurricanes in the upcoming Eastern Conference final. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

THE MOJ: Are you ready for a Dallas/Florida Stanley Cup final?

Looking to get back on track with NHL playoff predictions after nearly going ‘oh-fer’ in round two

Florida Panthers centre Sam Bennett (9) scores on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) during second period, second round, game one, NHL Stanley Cup hockey action in Toronto, Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Florida is looking to continue its run against the Carolina Hurricanes in the upcoming Eastern Conference final. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
The B.C. Lions unveiled their 60th anniversary logo in Vancouver, on Thursday May 16, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

THE MOJ: Phantom now ghosting Lions, but there was a time when he was the spirit of camp

Remembering the shadowy figure that kept CFL training camps honest for a generation

The B.C. Lions unveiled their 60th anniversary logo in Vancouver, on Thursday May 16, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Regina Pats forward Connor Bedard (98) lines up prior to WHL playoff hockey action against the Saskatoon Blades in Saskatoon, Sask., on Friday, March 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

THE MOJ: Did you think for even a moment the lottery balls would bounce the Canucks way?

History has shown Vancouver had no chance at homegrown B.C. superstar-in-waiting Connor Bedard

Regina Pats forward Connor Bedard (98) lines up prior to WHL playoff hockey action against the Saskatoon Blades in Saskatoon, Sask., on Friday, March 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams (8) runs for yards against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during first half CFL action in Winnipeg Friday, October 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

THE MOJ: It’s training camp time, and Lions’ optimism abounds

Team enters season hoping to build on last year’s strides, but also with questions needing answers

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams (8) runs for yards against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during first half CFL action in Winnipeg Friday, October 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Bactrian camels were once used in British Columbia. These animals are found in Asia. The more common dromedary is found in Asia and parts of Africa. (Pixabay.com)

COLUMN: The challenge of not thinking about camels

Can you concetrate on not thinking about camels?

Bactrian camels were once used in British Columbia. These animals are found in Asia. The more common dromedary is found in Asia and parts of Africa. (Pixabay.com)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a news conference at Rideau cottage in Ottawa, on March 13, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand

Uzelman: Canada’s defense is ‘woefully inadequate’ – PM renounces NATO spending target

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • May 3, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a news conference at Rideau cottage in Ottawa, on March 13, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand
Boston Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron (37) stands with Garnet Hathaway (21) and Tomas Nosek (92) after losing to the Florida Panthers in overtime during Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

THE MOJ: After an amazing (and shocking) round one, predicting the NHL’s 2nd round

Trio of game 7 losses puts Marjanovich’s prediction record at 4-4 for the first round

Boston Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron (37) stands with Garnet Hathaway (21) and Tomas Nosek (92) after losing to the Florida Panthers in overtime during Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Hummingbird feeders need to be cleaned and refilled often to protect the little birds from bacteria and mould. (Karen Siemens photo)

Hummingbirds make their Okanagan homecoming

North Okanagan Naturalists Club provides tips on feeding the fast birds

Hummingbird feeders need to be cleaned and refilled often to protect the little birds from bacteria and mould. (Karen Siemens photo)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll celebrates after an overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

THE MOJ: Seahawks fans may finally have reasons to love their team’s first round

Seattle’s picks on day one may be the best in the entire draft at their positions

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll celebrates after an overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
I have to stop telling myself I’m going to make banana bread with those brown bananas. I’m not going to. Just let them go! (File photo)

Opinion: A love-hate relationship with bananas

So many brown bananas in my freezer aspiring to be the banana muffins they’ll never be

I have to stop telling myself I’m going to make banana bread with those brown bananas. I’m not going to. Just let them go! (File photo)
A group of nurses and doctors, all members of the group Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health, rallied in front of Nelson City Hall in a demonstration to urge governments for action on climate change and environmental degradation. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

OUR PLANETARY HEALTH: Nurses have an ethical duty to advocate for climate justice

Why would nurses care about climate change? This is a question I…

  • Apr 28, 2023
A group of nurses and doctors, all members of the group Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health, rallied in front of Nelson City Hall in a demonstration to urge governments for action on climate change and environmental degradation. Photo: Bill Metcalfe