John Shorthouse is a Canadian sports broadcaster, born on January 31, 1970, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. He serves as the lead play-by-play commentator for the Vancouver Canucks on Sportsnet Pacific television. In addition to his primary role, he also calls select nationally-televised games on Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada, showcasing his expertise and contribution to sports broadcasting in Canada.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 236 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Vancouver (8:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
Read Full John Name AnalysisJanuary 31, 1970 Facts
Generation Group
John Shorthouse belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Vancouver
Educated At: Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School | British Columbia Institute of Technology
Occupation: sports journalist
Employers: Sportsnet Pacific | Sportsnet | Hockey Night in Canada
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 31, 1970
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 31, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11 Aquarius 32 | 11 Aquarius 57 | 7 Aries 43 |
| Moon | 26 Scorpio 39 | 27 Cancer 36 | 16 Sagittarius 48 |
| Mercury | 16 Capricorn 43 | 19 Aquarius 11 | 13 Aries 7 |
| Venus | 13 Aquarius 13 | 17 Aquarius 58 | 23 Aries 6 |
| Mars | 5 Aries 7 | 6 Aquarius 35 | 15 Taurus 26 |
| Jupiter | 5 Scorpio 16 | 17 Cancer 23 | 3 Scorpio 47 |
| Saturn | 3 Taurus 0 | 28 Pisces 32 | 7 Taurus 57 |
| Uranus | 8 Libra 41 | 27 Taurus 28 | 6 Libra 45 |
| Neptune | 0 Sagittarius 38 | 0 Aries 8 | 0 Sagittarius 42 |
| Pluto | 27 Virgo 6 | 3 Aquarius 41 | 25 Virgo 44 |
| Rahu | 13 Pisces 39 | 10 Pisces 32 | 10 Pisces 41 |
| Ketu | 13 Virgo 39 | 10 Virgo 32 | 10 Virgo 41 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
John Shorthouse's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 17 November, 2026
