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Vol. 27 No. 53
COMOX VALLEY RECORD Your community. Your newspaper. www.comoxvalleyrecord.com
VANIER GRAD
The last of the local Grade 12 classes has celebrated. ■ 35
HOT WHEELS
Courtenay’s Nigel Ellsay was among the new Canadian champions crowned June 28 in Lac Mégantic, QC as the 2012 Canadian Road Cycling Championships continued with time trials for the juniors, masters and para-cyclists. Ellsay, of the Cycling BC team, climbed the top step of the podium in the men’s juniors division. Ellsay, who last year won the silver medal at these championships, crossed the finish line after the 30km race in a time of 40: 30.88. ... Complete story on ■ 12
FINDER ■ Weather
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■ Lottery
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■ Ferry Schedule
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■ Arts
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■ Sports
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■ Classified
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■ Editorial
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■ Opinion
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FLYING THE FLAG A particularly patriotic runner gives it all he’s got in red and white during the Fifth Street Mile. The long-running (pardon the pun) event was part of Comox Valley July 1 celebrations Sunday in Courtenay. More photos, page 9. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK
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