Comox Valley Art Gallery’s Youth Media Project screening films at Sid Williams

“Perspectives” is a free screening of local youth films that will take place at the Sid William’s Theatre at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9. Photo by Mackai Sharp
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