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Lions GM Ed Hervey Steps Down
The BC Lions Football Club announced today that Ed Hervey has advised the club that he is stepping down from his position of General Manager for personal reasons.
Hervey joined the Lions in ...
1st and Now | Shaq Johnson AKA H.I.M.
You know him best as one of the CFL’s finest athletes. These days, when he isn’t preparing for a return to the field in 2021, Shaq Johnson is busy perfecting his other talent: Rap ...
Plenty To Be Thankful For
As Thanksgiving Monday approaches- and boy, where has the time gone lately?- we are reminded that the annual turkey and stuffing binge (or ham if you prefer that method) with our loved ones is ...
A Look At Our Recent History With The Boatmen
Centre of the Universe. The Big Smoke. Many sports fans not from there might just simply consider it the Evil Empire. Some use any opportunity to point out the Maple Leafs’ last Stanley Cup ...
1st and Now | Stadium Cribs Reunion
Darts and Bombs. It was the catchphrase Richie Leone and Mike Benson were known for in their two seasons with the BC Lions. Another brilliant memory of their time together in orange was the ...
Lions Launch Virtual Coaches Playbook
The BC Lions Football Club is inviting football coaches across British Columbia to take part in the Coaches Playbook, presented by BOSA Construction and GML Mechanical Ltd.
Led by head coach Rick ...
College Moments | Devon Bailey
One of Devon Bailey’s fondest moments playing for the St. Francis Xavier University X-Men was scoring in front of his friends who drove from Mississauga to Nova Scotia a few days before his ...
Ty Long | “I Went Out There And Had Two Special Years”
He has always embraced defying the odds. That hasn’t changed for Ty Long, even after 18 regular season appearances with the Los Angeles Chargers where he has handled punted duties and even ...
Baker’s Archives | Extended Roadies
CFL Roadies. Always a fun time. One of yours truly’s favourite things about working with the BC Lions has been the chance to cover games on the road and see what the rest of this beautiful ...
BC Lions team up to donate 400L of hand sanitizer to BC Seniors
The BC Lions teamed up with Central City Brewers + Distillers and BC Seniors Living Association (BCSLA) to donate 400L of hand sanitizer to independent and assisted living communities in B.C. ...
Godber | “We All Strive To Have Our Name On That Cup”
As a young football player growing up in Toronto, Peter Godber always knew how special the Grey Cup was to this country’s sporting history. Appearing on 1st and Now Chat, presented by iA ...
Quarterback Club | A Tribute To Lions Fans Past & Present
As we continue to drive down the field in hopes of finding the end zone after the craziness 2020 has brought us, many long-time Lions loyalists and CFL buffs are reminiscing about their great ...
1st and Now | Catching Up With Superman
It has been a few years since he dusted off the Superman cape, but number 81 Geroy Simon is still very much a big part of the BC Lions operation. Having transitioned in his scouting role to ...
#GCFanBase Stories | Myk Aussie
His fandom and dedication are truly classic CFL. Kym Harrison AKA ‘Myk Aussie’ moved to Vancouver from his native Australia in March of 1998. As is the case with many foreigners ...
College Moments | Darius Allen
Lions defensive end Darius Allen remembers that time when his Colorado State-Pueblo ThunderWolves team took four years to win the national championship after a few years of playoff heartbreak. ...
#GCFanBase Stories | Fans’ Role In Lions Championship History
It has hit home harder at certain times than others. And with many great CFL fans across the land reminiscing about their cherished Labour Day stories this past weekend, the cancellation of the ...
1st and Now | Romantic About The Grey Cup
There is just something special about the Grey Cup. For Kelly Bates, it has always been near and dear to his heart. A self-confessed Grey Cup romantic, if you will. The Lions offensive line ...
Baker’s Archives | A Thrilling Win And Photo For The Ages
It ain’t over ’till it’s over. The saying may have been originally coined by baseball great Yogi Berra. But if Yogi was ever lucky enough to witness a classic CFL finish, he ...
#GCFanBase Stories | Darshan Singh
Like many great diehard fans of the Canadian Football League, long-time BC Lions season ticket holder Darshan Singh will be having major Grey Cup withdrawal in a couple of months’ time. It ...
College Moments | Brandon Rutley
Lions’ running back and kick returner Brandon Rutley wouldn’t mind playing safety if he ever gets the chance. Versatility was always something he was taught in college where he played multiple ...
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