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A ampfire ban goes into effect Thursday, June 8 in the Coastal Fire Centre. (Phil McLachlan/Black Press Media file)

Campfire ban goes into effect in the Coastal Fire Centre

All categories of Open Fire use are still permitted in Haida Gwaii Forest District

A ampfire ban goes into effect Thursday, June 8 in the Coastal Fire Centre. (Phil McLachlan/Black Press Media file)
Bling Performance in Penticton did a vinyl wrap on a 1969 van which appears in episode 3 of Discovery Channel’s Bush Wreck Rescue, starring Okanagan custom car builder Bill Desrosier. (Still from Bush Wreck Rescue)

Photos: Penticton auto detailer featured in new TV series Bush Wreck Rescue

Bling Performance wraps a ‘hippie’ 1969 Chevy V10 van in the Discovery Channel show

Bling Performance in Penticton did a vinyl wrap on a 1969 van which appears in episode 3 of Discovery Channel’s Bush Wreck Rescue, starring Okanagan custom car builder Bill Desrosier. (Still from Bush Wreck Rescue)
Rumours have been circulating since the death of a 15-year-old girl in the Cowichan community, but police say they do not believe there was any criminality involved. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)

Cowichan Tribes makes public plea after teen, 15, found behind Super 8 motel

15-year-old girl found behind the Super 8 hotel

Rumours have been circulating since the death of a 15-year-old girl in the Cowichan community, but police say they do not believe there was any criminality involved. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)
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)
Firefighters spent Wednesday night and Thursday morning battling a fire in the Port McNeill's wood burl. (Port McNeill Fire Rescue/Facebook)

World’s largest wood burl burns on Vancouver Island

Cause of fire still under investigation

Firefighters spent Wednesday night and Thursday morning battling a fire in the Port McNeill's wood burl. (Port McNeill Fire Rescue/Facebook)
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
BC Ferries is adding 95 extra sailings for the May long weekend but still expects waits. (Black Press Media file photo)

BC Ferries to add 95 extra sailings over May long weekend

Sailing waits expected on popular routes

BC Ferries is adding 95 extra sailings for the May long weekend but still expects waits. (Black Press Media file photo)
Changes to the B.C. Wildfire Regulation are aimed at clarifying “high-risk activities” and to help prevent human-caused wildfires. (Photo/RDCO)

New B.C. wildfire regulations aim to prevent human-caused fires

Amendment also defines what an outdoor stove was, which previously caused confusion

Changes to the B.C. Wildfire Regulation are aimed at clarifying “high-risk activities” and to help prevent human-caused wildfires. (Photo/RDCO)
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
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)
Black Press Media/Village Media graphic

Black Press Media and Village Media enter landmark partnership

The collaboration will enhance local news capabilities for Black Press Media communities

Black Press Media/Village Media graphic
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)
Burnaby RCMP say a senior was defrauded $7.5 million in a recent long-term cryptocurrency scam. (Credit: Shutterstock)

B.C. senior defrauded $7.5 million in long-term cryptocurrency scam

Burnaby RCMP say it’s one of the largest personal scams the detachment has ever seen

Burnaby RCMP say a senior was defrauded $7.5 million in a recent long-term cryptocurrency scam. (Credit: Shutterstock)
Jimmy Webb, 52, is Prince George’s fifth homicide victim of 2023. RCMP believe each of the five deaths are linked to the local drug trade. (Photo courtesy of Prince George RCMP)

Police investigating 5th Prince George homicide of the year, all linked to drug trade

52-year-old James Webb latest person to be found dead

Jimmy Webb, 52, is Prince George’s fifth homicide victim of 2023. RCMP believe each of the five deaths are linked to the local drug trade. (Photo courtesy of Prince George RCMP)
A bear sow with a mangled paw in a photo taken on Oct. 12, 2021 after trying to get inside a dumpster in front of Forest Grove apartments. The sow had to be put down and the cubs were captured and slated for rehabilitation. (Brian Grover photo)

Port Alice resident hopes bear-proof garbage bins will save bear lives

Brian Grover wants to upgrade trash disposal after 6 bears euthanized in North Island village

A bear sow with a mangled paw in a photo taken on Oct. 12, 2021 after trying to get inside a dumpster in front of Forest Grove apartments. The sow had to be put down and the cubs were captured and slated for rehabilitation. (Brian Grover photo)
A rendering of the new PNE Amphitheatre, which is expected to be complete by 2026 and hold up to 10,000 people. (Revery Architecture)

Design of new PNE Amphitheatre revealed, with opening expected by 2026

PNE says sponsors will be able to bid for naming rights

A rendering of the new PNE Amphitheatre, which is expected to be complete by 2026 and hold up to 10,000 people. (Revery Architecture)
A sweet cow from The Farm House Natural Cheeses in Agassiz. (Photo submitted)

Introducing HARVEST: Monthly magazine showcases B.C.’s agriculture talent

Harvest launches in May and is available online and at community newsstands

A sweet cow from The Farm House Natural Cheeses in Agassiz. (Photo submitted)
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) battles Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during second half basketball action in Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, California on Friday, June 7, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) battles Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during second half basketball action in Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, California on Friday, June 7, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

THE MOJ: schadenfreude confuses me, except in the case of Toronto

Concept of Toronto equals Canada not something national networks - or some fans - quite understand

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) battles Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during second half basketball action in Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, California on Friday, June 7, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) battles Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during second half basketball action in Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, California on Friday, June 7, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn