When John Bowker opened up an antique picture frame purchased for his children at a garage sale, he was surprised at what he found.

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The Canadian menB次元官网网址檚 national team takes on Brazil at the Americas Rugby Championship at Westhills Stadium in Langford at 4 p.m. tomorrow (Feb. 20). For more information or tickets, visit rugbycanada.ca.

alim@goldstreamgazette.com