Zamboni likes coffee

Rob Burns drives the Sports Centre Zamboni through the Tim Horton's drive-thru in Comox.

Nov. 8, 2012 12:00 p.m.
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Rob Burns drove the Sports Centre Zamboni through the Tim Horton's drive-thru in Comox last Friday to promote a free New Year's Eve skate and swim from 6 to 9 p.m. at the centre. The Comox Valley Record sponsors the annual event.

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