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Provincial organization takes up Dogpatch case Craig Spence the chronicle
The BC Nautical Residents Association (BCNRA) has responded to a call from the Ladysmith Harbour Community to advocate on behalf of liveaboards in waterlot 651, the Dogpatch. “Our concern is when someone stands on shore and looks out on an anchorage like the one in Ladysmith and counts every boat they see out there as a derelict, because they don’t look like somebody’s mega-yacht,” said BCNRA Director Rick Schnurr. In October, the Town of Ladysmith posted notices on the boats of long term Dogpatch liveaboards, warning that they were in contravention of a municipal bylaw, which allows a maximum seven day stay outside of areas designated as marinas. The notices said the bylaw would be enforced as of Nov. Rain Stacey is looking forward to getting an ‘army issue brush cut’ Jan. 30 at the Royal Canadian Legion’s Ladysmith branch. Her Rapunzel-like locks have been growing for four years, and she’s finding them more of a nuisance with every passing day. It’s all for a good cause, and in honour of her dad Raulph Silvey. See story on Page 3 of today’s Chronicle. Craig Spence
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15, although Mayor Aaron unilateral declaration that apStone stated the town does plied to everyone, without any not intend to get heavy hand- consultation. ed in its approach. If there are boat owners In response the liveaboards causing problems in the formed the Ladysmith Har- Dogpatch, they should be bour Community and request- dealt with individually, the ed a meeting with Ladysmith whole liveaboard community Council to work toward reso- shouldn’t be tarred with the lution of issues. same brush, he added. That meeting took place “We’re trying to get the auNov. 3, but neither the Town thorities, whoever they are, of Ladysmith, nor LHC Chair- to deal with the individual ofperson Daniel Inkersell has fenders who are causing the reported on the outcome. problems,” Schnurr said. Two BCNRA directors atIf waterlot 651 is eartended the meeting, however, marked for development – and Schnurr said there is the town and the Stz’uminus room for optimism. First Nation have both indi“I’m very hopeful that the cated a marina is planned Ladysmith situation can be re- for the site – accommodasolved to everybody’s satisfac- tion should be made there or tion,” he said. elsewhere in the harbour for But that will take a lot of give liveaboards, and until the and take. site is actually needed there Giving the boaters notice as is no reason to kick them of mid-November, when win- out Schnurr said. ter storms are beginning to Schnurr said inexpensive, lash the coast, was not a good subsidized moorage might be start, Shnurr said. Nor was a an option for consideration.
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All schools in the NanaimoIn a hold & secure situation level of security to be impleLadysmith District went into outside doors are locked and mented. ‘hold & secure’ mode Thursday no-one is allowed to enter or Some staff at some schools morning (Nov. 12) in response leave the building, but classes went into full lockdown mode, to an ‘unspecified’ threat, and other routines continue. which means students are posted on the Internet. RCMP also respond and confined to classrooms with Dale Burgos, SD68 communi- were present at schools, in- the doors locked. cations director confirmed the cluding LSS. Cst. Gary O’Brien, media schools - including Ladysmith Burgos confirmed after the relations officer with the Secondary, Ladysmith Primary hold & secure measures were Nanaimo RCMP, confirmed and Ladysmith Elementary – lifted, at about 10:20 a.m., that there was no higher level of were all instructed to implement staff at some schools, includ- risk at any school site in the the ‘hold & secure’ protocol. ing LSS, were not clear on the district.
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Angel’s hair about to go for a cause Craig Spence the chronicle
The Portuguese have a tradition of cutting off their hair in memory of a departed friend or family member, and say that as the hair grows back in, healing begins. That was the reason Rain Stacey first had her hair cut military style. But for the past four years she’s been growing her hair for another ‘army issue brush cut,’ this time in memory of all vets, and as a fund-raiser for the Ladysmith Ladysmith Fire & Rescue members return after recovering the body of Patricia Robinson from a wooded Branch 171 of the Royal Canadian Legion. area a short distance from La Rosa Gardens, where she lived. Craig Spence But her father Raulph Silvey, who died March 5, 2001, will still be very much on her mind when Stacey goes under the scissors of stylist Sheila Charett of Wavemakers Jan. 30. Wounded in the Second World War, Silvey spent 24 A concerted search for an elRobinson was reported miss- Gardens, an assisted living months recovering in Shaughnessy Hospital. derly woman ended tragically ing at approximately 9 a.m. facility, sometime during the “His quality of life wasn’t what it should have Friday afternoon (Nov. 13), when Ladysmith Fire & Rescue, lo- night. been,” Stacey said. the body of 86 year-old Patricia cal residents and an RCMP Fire & Rescue members But then, a lot of vets have physical and emo- Robinson was found in a wood- helicopter combed the area recovered Robinson’s body tional scars they have struggled with, so she’s ed area, down an embankment searching for Robinson, who shortly after 3 p.m. Family taking a broader perspective. “Why don’t we off Walkem and Cloke roads. wandered away from La Rosa have been notified. make it a fund-raiser for all vets,” she said. Hair longer than waist-length is becoming a bit of an encumbrance, so getting it cut will be a relief of sorts. “I’m ready for it,” Stacey said. Her three foot locks will be donated to Angel A 51 year-old Ladysmith terview, Dave Read, a Hair for Kids, which provides wigs for children who have lost their hair during chemotherapy musician Heidi Plato friend of Plato and ownwas killed Tuesday er of Nanaimo’s Vinyl treatments for cancer. Stacey will have her hair cut at the Ladysmith (Nov. 10) in a two-vehi- Record Guru, said she Legion Jan. 30, 6 p.m. Beer and burgers will be cle collision in the 2100 was a “dear friend” and available for $10, as well as hotdogs and soft hundred block of Yel- a great lover of music. lowpoint Road. He said Plato, who drinks for children. The accident oc- was originally from curred at about 7:30 the Prairies, had spent p.m. Plato was as- the past 10 years in sessed with life threat- Nanaimo. ening injuries on “She was a huge presscene and died while ence in the local mubeing transported to sic scene and will be Nanaimo General Hos- missed,” Read said. pital. A concert in EsquiTwo pickup trucks malt where Awkward were involved in the a/c was booked to play accident. There were turned into a tribute to no passengers in either Plato, and a celebration vehicle. of her life is planned, Plato was a well- with information to be Heidi Plato, drummer and vocalist with Awkward a/c known local musi- posted on the Awkward cian and member a/c Facebook page. failing to remain at the siderable investigative of the Awkward a/c The second driver, a scene of an accident. work is required before punk band, where she 39 year old male, fled The suspect sustained officers will be in a poplayed drums and pro- the scene, but was lo- ‘soft tissue damage’ sition to consider furvided vocals. cated approximately and was transported ther charges,” said Cst. She was married to one hour later on Cedar to Nanaimo Regional Gary O’Brien of the Pete Vizvari, who plays Road, states the RCMP Hospital, where he was Nanaimo RCMP. guitar in Awkward a/c. report on the incident. treated for his injuries RCMP are asking anyShe leaves behind two He was arrested and later released. one who witnessed the sisters and her mother. for refusing to provide “It is only early in the collision to call 250-754In a Daily News in- a breath sample and investigation and con- 2345. Raulph Silvey, wounded in WWII, still remembered
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CAO chosen for Islands Trust
The Islands Trust announced Nov. 9 that they will welcome a new Chief Administrative Officer on board as of January. Russ Hotsenpiller will step into a role that has been occupied by retiring Linda Adams for more than a decade, since 2004. “After an extensive search process, I’m delighted to announce that Russ will be joining us as our new CAO,” said Peter Luckham, chair of the Islands Trust Council. “As the current CAO of the Strathcona Regional District, he brings very relevant experience with the island communities of Cortes, Quadra and the Islands Trust CAO Linda Adams is retiring, and Russ Hotsenpiller, currently Discovery Islands. CAO with the Strathcona Regional District, has been hired for the job. “He also has significant experience in local government ing and protecting the unique mendous opportunity and I administration and land use environment of the Islands am excited to be able to conplanning. We look forward to Trust Area,’ states a release tribute to the success of one working with him as we imple- announcing Hotsenpiller’s ap- of the truly special areas in ment our strategic plan and pointment. The area covers British Columbia,” said Hotcarry out our work on behalf the islands and waters be- senpiller. tween the British Columbia “I look forward to working of our island communities.” Hotsenpiller is expected to mainland and southern Van- with the Trust Council and an outstanding staff of profesbegin with the Islands Trust couver Island. It includes 13 major islands sionals in realizing the vision in early January, 2016, allowing for some transition time and more than 450 smaller and mandate of the Islands before Adams retires in mid- islands covering 5,200 square Trust. I have a strong belief in kilometres. collaborative and team based January. “Assuming a leadership role work and will bring that focus The Islands Trust manages development ‘while preserv- with the Islands Trust is a tre- to this appointment.”
Island group seeks common future The Vancouver Island Coast have proclaimed A Day for Our Conservation Society has posted Common Future. VICCS, heada proclamation on its web site quartered in Cedar, can claim to calling on ‘all Nations and Peo- be making good headway in its ples around the world’ to con- home region. sider declaring December 11th “In 2014 the Province of Brit‘A Day For Our Common Future.’ ish Columbia and 15 BC cities A letter, inviting world leaders signed the proclamation,” wrote to join in the initiative has been VICCS president Laurie Gourlay sent to the United Nations, prior in October. to the 2015 COP 21 Paris ConferShe said that indicates support ence on Climate Change, which from elected officials and govwill go ahead Nov. 30 to Dec. 11 ernments, representing approxidespite the tragic events that mately 4.7 million BC residents, took place during a Nov. 13 ter- and 13 per cent of Canada’s rorist attack on the city. population. At its Nov. 2 council meeting Dec. 11 is a milestone because the Town of Ladysmith added it was the day the United Nations its name to the list of British formally received the report for Columbian municipalities that global sustainable development
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Vets need to settle differences Just before Remembrance Day a controversy erupted between the Ladysmith Legion and the Veterans Motorcycle Club. At issue: should the Veterans MC members be allowed to wear vests with their ‘patch’ displayed in the march and ceremonies at the Cenotaph Nov. 11. As editor, I decided not to run anything on that story in our Nov. 10 edition. There are legitimate questions to be raised with that decision. Undoubtedly the issue was news, and a newspaper’s job is to report news, no matter how unpleasant or untimely. But my thoughts were being weighed on a set of scales other than those that meet a purely journalistic standard. And I’m okay with that. The main reason for withholding that item was simple, and I think more than a few people will empathize. The World War II vets still living are almost all into their nineties or hundreds. For an increasing majority every next Remembrance Day could be their last. I simply couldn’t accept it as proper for me to mar that ceremony on the day before with a story full of recriminations. As well, the controversy was getting plenty of coverage in other media. I didn’t feel the Chronicle would be doing a grave disservice to its readers by not adding its coverage to the mix. Now that Remembrance Day is over, I’m not going to raise the specifics about the issue, unless it is raised by the vets themselves. What I am going to say is I hope the Veterans Motorcycle Club and the Ladysmith Legion can come to an understanding. That won’t be easy. Strong feelings have been aroused in both camps, and it will take a willingness to negotiate to arrive at a modus vivendi. Nor are the principles involved easily resolved. I’m not a vet, so I’m not going to tender any advice as to what should and should not be permitted in terms of regalia and symbolism at a ceremony as sacred and charged as Remembrance Day. All I can suggest to both sides is: meet, talk, think about the future and make an honourable peace. Craig Spence, Editor The Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9. For information phone 1-888-6872213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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“I’m very hopeful that the Ladysmith situation can be resolved to everybody’s satisfaction.” Rick Schnurr, BC Nautical Residents Association, Page 1 / Dogpatch case
Liveaboard community are residents, too letters Editor: The BC Nautical Residents Association (BCNRA) was founded in 2010 by a group of liveaboard boaters to encourage living aboard responsibly and to find solutions to issues faced by people who live on the water. Several of BCNRA’s members live aboard their boats in ‘Dogpatch’. They are citizens: they shop, work, volunteer, and vote in Ladysmith and the environs. Liveaboards are like many of Ladysmith’s land-based residents – a mix of educational and professional backgrounds, interests, incomes, and political viewpoints. Like most Canadians, they just want to live and let live. Liveaboard vessels by definition are not derelicts. Derelict “... generally means vessel or cargo which has been abandoned and deserted at sea by those who were in charge of it without any hope of recovering it.” (BC Ministry of Forests,
Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Technical Staff Guide on Problem Vessels) The question of liveaboards in Dogpatch should not be conflated with the issue of the Vicki Lynne. Some of the boats may be unsightly but then, some houses in our coastal communities would never make it into Better Homes and Gardens. No one demands the houses be eliminated. Why should anchored boats be banished? Buildings must conform to bylaws. Why not boats? Land-based residents pay for water, garbage, fire, and police protection. Why not set up a system for liveaboards to pay for the services they use? For those boats that are derelict, the Coast Guard has the expertise to dispose of them in an environmentally sustainable way. Disposal should be funded appropriately. The BCNRA is encouraged that the municipality has struck a working group, comprising government, lo-
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FIREWORKS LEAD TO HARSH WORDS Editor: After reading about the petition to ban the use of fireworks by private individuals, I remembered an exchange that occurred last year, when I asked a fellow in my neighborhood to stop setting off fireworks because they where scaring my granddaughter and my dog and cats. His reply was that my granddaughter should be in a special home on Halloween. According to him, all scared kids and pets should be put in special homes. This was particularly hurtful as my granddaughter is a special needs child. Ron Strazza, Ladysmith
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Editor: Our research has uncovered a pattern of misinforming claims about LNG: 100,000 Jobs – Regulatory filings made by LNG proponents show that job creation from new LNG terminals would be very small, around 100–300 permanent jobs per facility. There would be a few thousand more jobs during the construction phase, but these are only temporary. There would also be gains to the upstream gas sector, but adding it all up we don’t come anywhere close to 100,000 jobs. Debt-free BC (aka $100 billion Prosperity Fund) – This claim is based on a fantasy world where (a) BC launches a massive LNG industry that is equivalent to one-third of all current world LNG exports; (b) those exports fetch top dollar in Asia; and (c) BC puts in place a tax and royalty regime that captures a fair share of those gains. None of this is happening. Market prices for LNG in Asia have crashed. Over 150 years of gas supply – BC’s Natural Gas minister Rich Coleman claims BC has 2,933 trillion cubic feet of gas in reserve. While there may be this much gas in the ground, most of it will never be profitable to extract. Typically no more than 10–20 per cent of what is called “in-place resources” can be recovered from shale gas deposits.
Minimal impact on BC’s water – All of this new supply will come from fracking, where sand, water and chemicals are forced into wells, cracking open the shale beds containing the gas. Water used in fracking operations is so contaminated it must be kept in tailings ponds. Another risk is that drinking water supplies in northeast BC aquifers could also be contaminated by fracking, as they have been in other parts of North America. Reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions – Lower emissions from burning gas instead of coal only apply at the point of combustion. Methane, the principal component of natural gas, is 86 times6” more heat-trapping than carbon dioxide, so small leaks at points along the supply chain can wipe out any emissions advantage. In addition, LNG is very energy-intensive, requiring some 20 per cent of gas to be consumed in the liquefaction, transport and regasification processes. Climate change is principally caused by extracting carbon from below ground and putting it into the atmosphere. When we add it all up, BC’s plans for LNG are equivalent to adding 24 million cars to the roads of the world (and not hybrid or electric ones). Marc Lee Senior Economist Centre for Policy Alternatives
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ebrate and promote Winners at the reachievements of Ca- gional level can apply nadian family busi- to participate in the nesses and the con- National FEYA awards. siderable contribution Victoria’s Capital they make to both Iron won the national award in 2014. “One national finalist will be selected from across Canada and featured at a gala dinner during which they deliver a presentation about the history and success of their business family, followed by an award presentation May 16 in CalCanadian gary,” Rudichuk said. Association of To nominate a famFamily Enterprise ily business, (selfnominations are welcome) visit the CAFE Vancouver Island Chapter’s website (go to cafecanada.ca then their local communi- click on Vancouver Isties and our national land in the ‘Chapters’ economy,” Rudichuk dropdown menu) or said. “The recognition contact Bernadine from the Canadian Rudichuk, Managing business family com- Director, at 250-532munity is an honour 2402 or vancouverisand a privilege.” land@cafecanada.ca.
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Nelson, Elmer March 10, 1933 – September 29, 2015 Elmer passed away peacefully in his sleep at Cairnsmore Place in Duncan where he had lived since 2011. Before that, Elmer had lived in Chemainus for over 50 years. Most of that time, he took care of his sister Tena who passed away in 2007. Elmer also cared for three siblings who lived on the family farm at Mount Nebo, Saskatchewan. Elmer worked at the Chemainus Mill while farming a large farm in Saskatchewan for many years. His acts of kindness and care to both family and friends were excellent. There will be a memorial service in the Cowichan Meeting room at the Best Western Plus - Chemainus Inn at 9573 Chemainus Road at 10:00 am on November 24, 2015
Shirley Joan Mackay was born January 1, 1940 in New Westminster, BC. On November 9, 2015, with her family by her side, she passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. She fought a tough but short battle with ALS.
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Shirley grew up in Calgary, Alberta where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Edward John Mackay on November 4, 1961. Shirley lived in the United States, Victoria and Abbotsford. She moved with her husband to Ladysmith, BC in 2002 to be near her grandchildren. She made many wonderful memories of sharing her artistic skills, playing dress-up and Barbies, teaching how to bake, reading bedtime stories, and sharing her love, laughter and joy of Jesus with her grandchildren. “They were like her own little kids�.
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She loved the ladies in her church bible study, who were an inspiration in her walk with the Lord. She had a very loving and caring heart that showed the love of Jesus to people in her life.
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She is survived by her husband Edward and two children, son Mark (Diane) and daughter Bonnie (Wayne), and two beautiful grandchildren, Hailey and Jonathan Vaughan.
Shirley will be sadly missed by those she touched, but we have the hope of Jesus to see her again.
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Shirley is predeceased by her parents, Carl and Helen Stehr and survived by her brother Harvey of Kelowna, BC.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Bethel Pentecostal Church, 1140 - 4th Avenue, Ladysmith, BC. In lieu of owers we ask for donation to be made to the ALS Society of BC, 1233-133451 Commerce Parkway, Richmond, BC, V6V 2X7
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Last Word for November 17, 2015 • Chemainus’ new Visitor Centre will celebrate its grand opening Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Water Wheel Square. North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure will cut the ribbon, and George Gates will provide delicious refreshments. Come and see the first place many visitors to Chemainus see when they enter town. • The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) invites business people and Chambers of Commerce members to the 2015 Vancouver Island Small Business Information Expo, taking place in Nanaimo on Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Vancouver Island Events Centre. • Nov. 26, 3 to 9 p.m., Light-Up – At 6:30 p.m. Santa himself will ‘pull the switch’ that lights up the town. Before that there will be a craft & artisan fair; community spaghetti dinner and food concessions; stage and street entertainment. Then at 6:45 p.m. the Kinsmen Parade will make its way down First Avenue. The night will conclude with the annual Festival of Lights fireworks display. More info at ladysmithfol.com. Also, see the Light-Up magazine inserted in this week’s issue of the Chronicle. • The 27th Annual Cedar Yellow Point Tour runs Nov. 19 to 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Twenty-one artisans will open their studios to the public, offering everything from hand made wood and metal items, alpaca garments, cranberries or all sorts, quilts, honey, pottery, glass – fused and hand blown, original paintings, jewellery, and hand painted reclaimed furniture. Call 250-245-1252 for more information. • The Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society continues its popular ‘open-stage’ evening this year Nov. 21 at St. Michael’s Hall on Mill Street, 7 p.m., and the third Saturday of every month moving forward. Performers are welcome to take their turns: each will be allowed three songs or 10 minutes, whichever comes first. The public is welcome to attend. Admission is by donation; beverages and light snacks available. • Award-winning Cowichan Valley vocalist Glaucia Desrochers will take on the role of famed jazz vocalist Billy Holiday in the one-woman musical Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill. The opening performances will be at Chemainus Gardens, Nov. 27 & 28, 7 p.m. There will also be performances at the Crofton Pub, and St. Michael’s Church Hall in Chemainus. For information on times and dates go to cvcas.com/ladyday. • St. Michael & All Angels Anglican Church Bazaar & Luncheon will be held at St. Michaels Church at Mill and Croft streets, Chemainus on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a full Christmas Tea for just $7. Available for purchase: baking, mincemeat, preserves, variety table, Christmas crafts, jewelry and more.
Winter driving’s here Speed-related crashes that result in injury or fatality increase by over 50 per cent in B.C. between November and January – totalling nearly 250 crashes each of these months. About 40 of these crashes occur on Vancouver Island each month. Driving too fast for the road conditions is a factor in most speed related crashes. That’s why ICBC and police are appealing to Vancouver Island drivers to adjust their driving for the road conditions they encounter. In poor weather, slow down, increase your following distance and allow extra travel time. Throughout November, police across B.C. will be looking for drivers travelling at unsafe speeds. Top 6 tips for Island drivers: Consider using your headlights whenever weather is poor and visibility is reduced – not only at night – to help you see ahead and be seen by other drivers. Heavy rain can seriously reduce visibility and make road surfaces more difficult to stop on. Make sure your wipers are in good condition and increase your following distance to at least four seconds. When fog hits, turn your headlights on or use fog lights if it’s very foggy. Use your defroster to keep your windows clear and, if needed, partly roll down a window for more visibility. Use the right edge of the road or road
Poor visibility, slippery roads, darkness... there are all knds of factors that contribute to higher accident rates in the winter months. But the main factor is poor driving habits, and a failure to adapt to conditions. markings as a guide. When temperatures near freezing, be aware of black ice. While it’s virtually impossible to see ahead of time, if you notice ice build-up on your windshield, there’s likely black ice on the road. Slow down and increase your following distance so you can see how vehicles around you are moving on the road. Black ice is commonly found at shaded areas, bridges, overpasses and intersections. The key to driving in snow and ice is to accelerate and brake slowly and avoid unexpected sudden movements that could cause you to skid. In poor conditions, use extreme caution when approaching highway maintenance ve-
hicles on the road and never pass on the right. Be patient and maintain a safe following distance – these vehicles throw up snow and spray which can make it difficult to see. “We are now into the fall, and that means the days get darker earlier, and motorists can often experience bad weather conditions,� said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “Therefore, it’s really important that motorists remember to adjust their driving speed accordingly, and slow down when they encounter bad weather, such as rain, snow, or fog. It’s also important to leave lots of following distance between vehicles, and to stay alert at the wheel.�
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