Curling championship kicks off in Qualicum Beach

Curlers arrive in Qualicum Beach from all over the province.

The Qualicum and District Curling Club pulled out all stops this morning as dignitaries and visiting teams marked the start of the 2011 BC Masters Curling Championships

The Qualicum and District Curling Club pulled out all stops this morning as dignitaries and visiting teams marked the start of the 2011 BC Masters Curling Championships

The Qualicum and District Curling Club welcomed competitors from around the province Friday as they kicked off the B.C. Masters Curling Championships.

Watch for more details in the sports section of The News Tuesday.

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