Editorial Cartoon – May 31

Blobfarm by Joseph Williams

May. 30, 2012 6:00 p.m.
Opinion

Blobfarm

Blobfarm by Joseph Williams

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Members of A Cappella Plus rehearse for a ’60s-themed concert in 2019. This year the group is celebrating its 40th anniversary. (Bulletin file photo)

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The Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show has 113 entries for 2021. (Screenshot)

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Musqueam and Qualicum First Nations artist, Mathew Andreatta, next to several of his ongoing projects, including carvings and illustrations. (Submitted photo)

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Nanaimo playwrights present online Mother’s Day script readings

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