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the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society, whose stable will host the horses and riders. “Everyone loves the horses and the connection.” She noted many of her riders — despite their disabilities — are very strong riders, and are aiming to strive to competitive levels. The ride was last in the Valley in 2009, and is scheduled this year for two evening performances on Aug. 13 and 14 at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Const. Nicole Hall of the Comox Valley RCMP said the Musical Ride was developed in 1876 by early members of the North West Mounted Police to display their riding ability and entertain the local community. For more information e-mail cvtrs@telus. net.
Record Staff A Comox man sentenced to four months in jail for participating in the 2011 Stanley Cup riots has been charged with breaching his court-imposed conditions. Timothy Lau, 22, was charged with four counts of mischief to property over $5,000, two counts of mischief, two counts of break and enter and commit indictable office and one count of taking part in a riot. He also faces an unrelated breach for a previous incident in Ucluelet. As Lau pleaded guilty to the most serious charge, his other charges were stayed. According to media reports, the Vancou-
THE VANCOUVER POLICE allege 11 convicted Stanley Cup rioters, including Timothy Lau of Comox (pictured) violated conditions of their release. FILE PHOTO ver police allege 11 people are ignoring conditions. No one has been
convicted of breaching conditions. photos@ comoxvalleyrecord.com
Quote of the Day Clearly, ❝ politics got on board, because the solution we’re getting is not for the best patient care. Obviously a group of people or peoples split the difference.
❞ Fred Bates
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