BC Lions

Defensive lineman Jonathan Kongbo speaks to Hamilton Tiger-Cats reporters in a video posted to ticats.ca on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

‘Disconnect’: Surrey’s Kongbo didn’t last long with BC Lions, who’ve traded him to Ti-Cats

‘We signed him, we wanted him and it wasn’t going to work out,’ Lions coach Campbell says

 

Football player Jonathan Kongbo pictured in a Denver Broncos tweet on Oct. 6, 2022. (Photo: Twitter.com/Broncos)

Once a star in Surrey, NFL vet Kongbo signs with BC Lions after 2 Grey Cup wins in Winnipeg

The Zaire-born player discovered football while at Holy Cross

 

B.C. Lions’ Lucky Whitehead, right, is tackled by Calgary Stampeders’ Jonathan Moxey during the second half of CFL football game in Vancouver, on Saturday, September 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. Lions players, staff express belief in offence to replicate 2022 form

Team expects to be dangerous despite changes

 

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
Surrey Dawgs player Justin Nand carries the ball past Hornets of Chilliwack during the BC Lions’ Indigenous Youth flag football tournament at Tom Binnie Park in Surrey on Sunday, April 30, 2023. (Photo: Tom Zillich)

PHOTOS: In Surrey, Indigenous teens learn flag football, life skills from BC Lions players

Coaches of the Surrey team were Lions players David Knevel, Michael Couture and Jordan Herdman-Reed

Surrey Dawgs player Justin Nand carries the ball past Hornets of Chilliwack during the BC Lions’ Indigenous Youth flag football tournament at Tom Binnie Park in Surrey on Sunday, April 30, 2023. (Photo: Tom Zillich)
Surrey resident Ken Smith celebrated his 100th birthday in September 2020. (File photo: Tom Zillich)

Surrey’s Ken Smith, a war vet who helped build football in B.C., has died at age 102

‘He had a lifelong passion for football,’ including time with North Surrey and Surrey Rams

Surrey resident Ken Smith celebrated his 100th birthday in September 2020. (File photo: Tom Zillich)
The Grey Cup will be stopping at Gerry’s OK Tire in Abbotsford on Saturday (April 22). (Instagram photo)

Gerry’s OK Tire in Abbotsford hosting the Grey Cup

Iconic Canadian trophy appearing on Saturday at OK Tire location

The Grey Cup will be stopping at Gerry’s OK Tire in Abbotsford on Saturday (April 22). (Instagram photo)
New BC Lions jerseys shown in a promo video released by the CFL team on Thursday, April 13, 2023. (screenshot)

‘It’s intimidating’: BC Lions’ new ‘Blackout’ jerseys throw back to Grey Cup-winning seasons

‘Fog Grey’ uniforms to be worn on the road this season

New BC Lions jerseys shown in a promo video released by the CFL team on Thursday, April 13, 2023. (screenshot)
Retiring B.C. Lions head coach Wally Buono pauses during an emotional final news conference as players gathered for end of season meetings and to clean out their lockers at the CFL football team’s practice facility, in Surrey, B.C., on Tuesday November 13, 2018.Buono, the CFL’s all-time leader in coaching wins, and Waterboys founders Dennis Skulsky, Moray Keith, Jamie Pitblado and Tom Malone will be added to the B.C. Lions Wall of Fame this summer. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. Lions to add Wally Buono, Waterboys founders to their Wall of Fame

Inductions scheduled to be made in August when the Lions host the Calgary Stampeders

Retiring B.C. Lions head coach Wally Buono pauses during an emotional final news conference as players gathered for end of season meetings and to clean out their lockers at the CFL football team’s practice facility, in Surrey, B.C., on Tuesday November 13, 2018.Buono, the CFL’s all-time leader in coaching wins, and Waterboys founders Dennis Skulsky, Moray Keith, Jamie Pitblado and Tom Malone will be added to the B.C. Lions Wall of Fame this summer. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
B.C. Lions head coach Rick Campbell watches from the sideline during the second half of a CFL football game against the Edmonton Elks in Vancouver, on Thursday August 19, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

PODCAST: Rick Campbell, coach of the B.C. Lions

MOJ on Sports: A member of 3 Grey Cup winning teams

B.C. Lions head coach Rick Campbell watches from the sideline during the second half of a CFL football game against the Edmonton Elks in Vancouver, on Thursday August 19, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
B.C. Lions linebacker Solomon Elimimian speaks to reporters after an end of season meeting at the CFL football team’s practice facility, in Surrey, B.C., on Tuesday November 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

THE MOJ: Saluting the wisdom — and the resolve — of Solomon Elimimian

Hall of Fame induction is the crowning achievement of an examplary B.C. Lions career

B.C. Lions linebacker Solomon Elimimian speaks to reporters after an end of season meeting at the CFL football team’s practice facility, in Surrey, B.C., on Tuesday November 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Hopeful BC Lions Uproar Dance Team applicants auditioned in-person at Spiral Dance in White Rock on Sunday (March 12). (Nik Kowalski/BC Lions photo)

BC Lions Uproar Dance Team auditions held Sunday in White Rock

Hopeful CFL team dancers showcase their talent at choreographed tryouts

Hopeful BC Lions Uproar Dance Team applicants auditioned in-person at Spiral Dance in White Rock on Sunday (March 12). (Nik Kowalski/BC Lions photo)
The BC Lions Uproar Dance Team is looking for new members. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online, with choreographed dance auditions taking place March 12 in White Rock. (BC Lions Uproar photo/Facebook)

Think you can dance? BC Lions Uproar Dance team wants you

Interested applicants encouraged to register online for chance to audition in person

The BC Lions Uproar Dance Team is looking for new members. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online, with choreographed dance auditions taking place March 12 in White Rock. (BC Lions Uproar photo/Facebook)
Rourke passes during the first half of a pre-season CFL football game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Vancouver, on June 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. Lions QB Nathan Rourke announces he’s signing with Jacksonville Jaguars

Rourke has reportedly agreed to a 3-year deal with the Jaguars

Rourke passes during the first half of a pre-season CFL football game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Vancouver, on June 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Langford Mayor Scott Goodmanson speaks outside Langford City Hall on Jan. 6. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Victoria area pushing to attract the BC Lions for a regular-season home game

Similar one-off games have been held in Halifax last year, CFL team ‘intrigued’

Langford Mayor Scott Goodmanson speaks outside Langford City Hall on Jan. 6. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
BC Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke in his ‘Gun Metal’ jersey during a Nov. 6 playoff game against Calgary Stampeders. (Submitted photo courtesy BC Lions)

BC Lions ‘Gun Metal’ jersey auction nets $16K+ for Surrey, Greater Vancouver food banks

Top-priced jersey was #12 worn by quarterback Nathan Rourke, who matched the total for donation

BC Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke in his ‘Gun Metal’ jersey during a Nov. 6 playoff game against Calgary Stampeders. (Submitted photo courtesy BC Lions)
B.C. Lions head coach Rick Campbell watches from the sideline during the second half of a CFL football game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Vancouver on Saturday, October 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. Lions sign co-general managers Campbell, McEvoy to extensions

Rare co-management arrangement extend through 2024

B.C. Lions head coach Rick Campbell watches from the sideline during the second half of a CFL football game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Vancouver on Saturday, October 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
B.C. Lions receiver Bryan Burnham, right, goes up for a pass as Calgary Stampeders defensive back Dionte Ruffin blocks him during second half CFL football action in Calgary, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Burnham has announced his retirement, ending an eight-year career with the CFL franchise. Burnham, a four-time CFL all-star, had 476 receptions and 7,212 receiving yards wit the Lions. Both marks rank fourth in franchise history. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Family comes first for retiring B.C. Lions receiver Bryan Burnham

Talented wideout was a 4-time CFL all-star

B.C. Lions receiver Bryan Burnham, right, goes up for a pass as Calgary Stampeders defensive back Dionte Ruffin blocks him during second half CFL football action in Calgary, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Burnham has announced his retirement, ending an eight-year career with the CFL franchise. Burnham, a four-time CFL all-star, had 476 receptions and 7,212 receiving yards wit the Lions. Both marks rank fourth in franchise history. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Most outstanding Canadian player, quarterback Nathan Rourke of the BC Lions, holds up his trophy during the CFL Awards in Regina, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

THE MOJ: Colts among the team’s eyeing Lions Rourke south of the border

CFL’s outstanding Canadian will be working out in Indianapolis this month

Most outstanding Canadian player, quarterback Nathan Rourke of the BC Lions, holds up his trophy during the CFL Awards in Regina, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
BC Lions’ quarterback Vernon Adams (8), Bryan Burnham (16) and Alexander Hollins (13) comfort eachother after losing to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL western final in Winnipeg, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

THE MOJ: Pretty safe bet the B.C. Lions will be expecting more than 5 1/2 wins next year

Checking their egos at the door made for a surprising and satisfying year in B.C. Place

BC Lions’ quarterback Vernon Adams (8), Bryan Burnham (16) and Alexander Hollins (13) comfort eachother after losing to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL western final in Winnipeg, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods