VANCOUVER — It wasn’t his cleanest performance of the season, but Nathan Rourke still managed to make history on Friday, leading the B.C. Lions to a 27-22 victory over the visiting Toronto Argonauts.

The Canadian quarterback threw for 235 yards and moved into second place on the CFL’s list of all-time passing yards by a Canadian quarterback. He passed Gerry Dattilio who amassed 9,952 during his career.

Rourke connected on 16 of his 25 attempts on the night with a touchdown pass and three interceptions. He also drove in a pair of short-yardage majors as the Lions (8-7) chalked up their third straight win.

Justin McInnis reeled in his sixth TD of the season while Sean Whyte made two field goals and three converts.

Nick Arbuckle started under centre for the Argos (5-10) and put up 281 pas

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