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The City of Terrace has apologized to Jessica McCallum-Miller, shown here being sworn in as a city councillor in 2018, for what it terms “system racism” causing her to resign. (Black Press Media file photo)

COLUMN: Terrace City Council acknowledges ‘systemic racism’ in joint statement

Terrace city council apologizes to Jessica McCallum-Miller for ‘systemic racism’ in joint statement

  • Sep 27, 2023
A black bear stands tall amidst a forested area, surveying its surroundings. Wildfires and harsh weather conditions are pushing bears closer to residential zones. (Black Press Media file photo)

COLUMN: Increased bear sightings near Smithers due to wildfires, dry conditions

Increased bear sightings due to wildfires and adverse weather prompt safety warnings

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates a touchdown during a 41-10 win over the Chicago Bears this past Sunday. Kelce’s fledgling romance with pop superstar Taylor Swift has ‘Swifties’ becoming fans of Kelce and the Chiefs. Andrew Mather, Kansas City Chiefs

THE MOJ: Taylor give football fandom a Swift kick south of the border

Plenty to talk about in the sports world during this, the most wonderful time of the year

B.C. Lions defensive end Sione Teuhema celebrates a sack during the Lions 37-29 win over the Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on Friday. (Steven Chang, B.C. Lions photo)

THE MOJ: Lions clinch playoff berth win 37-29 win in Edmonton

B.C. Defence registers 7 sacks in the game

  • Sep 23, 2023
B.C. Lions defensive end Sione Teuhema celebrates a sack during the Lions 37-29 win over the Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on Friday. (Steven Chang, B.C. Lions photo)
A close-up of the pesky diptera: the common yellow fruit flies that invaded many households, turning fresh produce into a battleground. (Jacinta Iluch Valero/Flickr, via Wikimedia Commons)

COLUMN: A mom’s journey to reclaim her kitchen

Facing fruit fly fury: A mothers quest to protect her produce and peace

A close-up of the pesky diptera: the common yellow fruit flies that invaded many households, turning fresh produce into a battleground. (Jacinta Iluch Valero/Flickr, via Wikimedia Commons)
Albert Einstein, renowned physicist, proudly receives his certificate of American citizenship from Judge Phillip Forman in 1940, marking a pivotal moment in his journey as an immigrant. (U.S. Library of Congress, via Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain)

COLUMN: Balancing logic and imagination for true understanding

Merging reason and creativity for a richer perspective on the world

  • Sep 21, 2023
Albert Einstein, renowned physicist, proudly receives his certificate of American citizenship from Judge Phillip Forman in 1940, marking a pivotal moment in his journey as an immigrant. (U.S. Library of Congress, via Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain)
The Bank of Canada headquarters is shown in Ottawa, Wednesday, June 1, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Uzelman: The Bank of Canada ‘is likely done with rate hikes’

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Sep 19, 2023
The Bank of Canada headquarters is shown in Ottawa, Wednesday, June 1, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Lucky Whitehead of the B.C. Lions hauls in the game winning touchdown against the Ottawa Redblacks while Ottawa’s Brandin Dandridge can only watch. Steven Chang photo, BC LIONS

THE MOJ: Lions epic comeback over Redblacks can’t hide their shortcomings

Plus thoughts on leadership featuring Mike Babcock and Coach Prime

Lucky Whitehead of the B.C. Lions hauls in the game winning touchdown against the Ottawa Redblacks while Ottawa’s Brandin Dandridge can only watch. Steven Chang photo, BC LIONS
Pierre Poilievre speaks in Terrace in a bid to shift the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding from its current status as a seat for the NDP. (Seth Forward/Northern View)

Uzelman: A disciplined Poilievre is topping the polls

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Sep 19, 2023
Pierre Poilievre speaks in Terrace in a bid to shift the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding from its current status as a seat for the NDP. (Seth Forward/Northern View)
A couple of errors by Al Michaels during Thursday Night Football created some backlash on social media. photo courtesy of Amazon Prime

THE MOJ: Sometimes the critics need to think before they speak

‘Rourke for Rodgers’, ‘Michaels too old’ are a pair of narratives that need to die

A couple of errors by Al Michaels during Thursday Night Football created some backlash on social media. photo courtesy of Amazon Prime
Aaron Donald (98) and the Los Angeles Rams swallowed up the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in Seattle winning by a 30-13 margin. photo courtesy Brevin Townsell, L.A. Rams

THE MOJ: Seahawks need to turn it around fast after shockingly weak opener

Nothing shocked me more than Sunday’s performance from B.C.’s favourite NFL team

Aaron Donald (98) and the Los Angeles Rams swallowed up the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in Seattle winning by a 30-13 margin. photo courtesy Brevin Townsell, L.A. Rams
An industry group says Alberta’s decision to pause approvals of new renewable energy projects is putting the lives of thousands of workers on hold. Solar panels pictured at the Michichi Solar project near Drumheller, Alta., Tuesday, July 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Uzelman: Provinces fumble renewable energy opportunities

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Sep 8, 2023
An industry group says Alberta’s decision to pause approvals of new renewable energy projects is putting the lives of thousands of workers on hold. Solar panels pictured at the Michichi Solar project near Drumheller, Alta., Tuesday, July 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Defensive back Brian Branch of the Detroit Lions runs back an interception for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City. The Lions beat the Chiefs 21-20 in the NFL season-opener on Thursday night. Photo courtesy Jeff Nguyen / Detroit Lions.

THE MOJ: 10 burning questions answered as NFL season finally upon us

Everything you need to know about what’s about to unfold on the gridiron south of the border

Defensive back Brian Branch of the Detroit Lions runs back an interception for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City. The Lions beat the Chiefs 21-20 in the NFL season-opener on Thursday night. Photo courtesy Jeff Nguyen / Detroit Lions.
Hockey salaries have escalated since the time of Montreal Canadiens superstar Maurice Richard. (Conrad Poirier, via Wikimedia Commons)

COLUMN: NHL salaries highlight neoliberalism’s widening wage gap

Hockey salaries spotlight economic disparities in today’s world

  • Sep 7, 2023
Hockey salaries have escalated since the time of Montreal Canadiens superstar Maurice Richard. (Conrad Poirier, via Wikimedia Commons)
Rows of lockers await, holding the silent stories of countless school days past and those yet to come. (moren hsu/Unsplash)

COLUMN: Cherishing memories over back-to-school materialism

Choosing sustainability and sentiment over the seasonal shopping spree

Rows of lockers await, holding the silent stories of countless school days past and those yet to come. (moren hsu/Unsplash)
The CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 (released in October 2021) proposes to complete B.C.’s Electric Highway by 2024 and reach a target of 10,000 public EV charging stations in B.C. by 2030. AdobeStock

Uzelman: The B.C. government shrouds the economic costs of CleanBC

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Sep 7, 2023
The CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 (released in October 2021) proposes to complete B.C.’s Electric Highway by 2024 and reach a target of 10,000 public EV charging stations in B.C. by 2030. AdobeStock
Lions running back Smoke Mizzell celebrates his seven-yard touchdown run with teammates Keon Hatcher (left) and Jevon Cottoy (right). The touchdown sealed the Lions 34-25 win against the Alouettes in Montreal on Friday. Photo by Steven Chang

THE MOJ: Victory over Als the right win at the right time for B.C.

Effort flushes concerns Lions headed for a tailspin, puts them in good shape for stretch drive

Lions running back Smoke Mizzell celebrates his seven-yard touchdown run with teammates Keon Hatcher (left) and Jevon Cottoy (right). The touchdown sealed the Lions 34-25 win against the Alouettes in Montreal on Friday. Photo by Steven Chang
Former Lions James Butler scores one of his two touchdowns in helping the Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat the B.C. Lions 30-13 Aug. 26 at BC Place Stadium. Photo Steven Chang, B.C. Lions

THE MOJ: Important the Lions get back on track after Ti-Cat clunker

Weekend match against the Als as must-win as a mid-season game can be

Former Lions James Butler scores one of his two touchdowns in helping the Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat the B.C. Lions 30-13 Aug. 26 at BC Place Stadium. Photo Steven Chang, B.C. Lions
BC Wildfire Service wildland firefighters work the Bush Creek East wildfire in the Shuswap. (BCWS image)

Uzelman: Amidst wildfires B.C supports forest protection, government resists

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Aug 29, 2023
BC Wildfire Service wildland firefighters work the Bush Creek East wildfire in the Shuswap. (BCWS image)
Elias Pettersson and his camp will hold off on contract talks with the Canucks until after the season. Photo courtesy of Canucks.com

THE MOJ: Pettersson’s Vancouver future could be riding on this season

If the Canucks play well, they improve their chances of keeping him for a lot of money

Elias Pettersson and his camp will hold off on contract talks with the Canucks until after the season. Photo courtesy of Canucks.com