Pointing the way

lieut.-Gov. Steven Point visited the Comox Valley on Saturday to officially unveil the Wall of Recognition in Courtenay's Jubilee Square, which depicts Canadian Forces, RCMP and merchant marines during wartime and peacekeeping operations.

  • Jul. 19, 2011 2:00 p.m.
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Lieut.-Gov. Steven Point visited Courtenay on Saturday to officially unveil the Wall of Recognition in Jubilee Square

Lieut.-Gov. Steven Point visited Courtenay on Saturday to officially unveil the Wall of Recognition in Jubilee Square

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