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Record TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016
VOLUME 31 | NO. 11
COMOX VALLEY
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NEWS Blaney settling in
It’s been two months since Rachel Blaney was officially sworn in as the MP for the new North Island-Powell River riding. She says she is still getting to know the people of the riding, as well as getting used to living in the nation’s capital. ■ P3
Food bank users up
The Comox Valley Food Bank gave out 362 food hampers in a single day last Thursday, as some of the community’s residents struggle with the ever-rising cost of food. ■ P4
Council approves Berwick expansion
A high-profile extension to The Berwick on Comox Avenue was given third reading at Wednesday’s Comox council meeting. The addition - which would be five floors to match the existing rooftop lounge - includes 34 suites and added amenities. It was approved unanimously. ■ P7
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Jon Miller for jazz fans
The top-rated Victoria ensemble Jon Miller Quartet will entertain the Georgia Strait Jazz Society this week. ■ P19
Student art show
Students at the North Island College School of Fine Art and Design are hosting a masquerade party Friday and the public is invited. ■ P20
SPORTS Road Runners on a roll
The Comox Valley Road Runners continued their impressive performances in the Island Race Series at the second stop, the Cobble Hill 10K. Several runners had PRs and/or won their age category. ■ P21
Getting bear aware in the Valley
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