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2 nights of racing, May 28-29

The U12 Girls Comox Valley Tornadoes represented the Comox Valley at the Slurpee Cup Soccer Tournament over the May long weekend Kamloops.

The RCAF Run is a signature event of the Royal Canadian Air Force. This year, the event will be virtual to allow all Canadians, including friends, family and other non-military, to participate. It鈥檚 open to participants of all fitness levels.

In lieu of medals, Red Hot Chili Peppers donated $100 to charity

By Pat Monsigneur

On May 7, the Comox Valley welcomed 30 teams from across the Island for the inaugural Dime Valley Basketball Club Tournament. During a jam-packed day across three raucous gyms, games went down to the wire, new friends were made, and roaring crowds cheered for their newest community club in action.

Vanier has eye on B.C. championships

A total of 127 pickleball players from around B.C. competed at the Comox Valley Pickleball Association Tournament May 7 and 8 at the 19 Wing gym. Demand for court time was such that online registration was sold out in mere minutes. Already there is talk about next year.

Camp is open to all players in Grades 5-12

Ken Dickinson, a 60-year-old Comox Valley bodybuilder, was chasing the 50-plus grand-masters and 40-plus masters titles at a recent competition.