UVic basketball benefit in Courtenay to support Dalziel bursary

The UVic Vikings will come to the Comox Valley for a game and clinics in an event to honour the memory of Megan Dalziel. Events take place Sept. 24 to 26. Photo supplied
Vikings’ women’s team will come to Vanier for clinics, exhibition game
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