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Well folks, the temperature is trending upwards, we鈥檝e survived a perilous week of confused exhaustion that inexorably pursues that 鈥渟pringing forward鈥� business, and there鈥檚 even a smattering of solicitous crocuses threatening to make an appearance. To further amplify the seasonally-renewed vigour, we now find ourselves permitted full uncensored access to the expressions everyone has gotten used to obscuring with their masks for the past two years.

Team Parkinson won the boys鈥� Canada Winter Games Curling Qualifier

Men win close game, women unable to maintain lead

Williams Lake hockey dad Clay Palmantier organized the event

Brynn Johnston also placed fourth in freeski slopestyle

Four CV United teams bring home medals at annual tournament

The Strathcona Nordic ski team had three days of racing at the B.C. championships in Prince George, March 4-6 鈥� the third and final event of the Teck BC Cup series.

Comox Valley runners held their own in a field of nearly 400 at the Pioneer 8k, the third race of the Island Series, Feb. 27 in North Saanich. The high-profile event serves as the B.C. road race 8k championships.

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Canadian Olympian Trevor Hofbauer was first across the finish line at the Comox Valley RV Half Marathon, Sunday, March 13 in Courtenay.