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Friday, November 13, 2015
SUNSHINE AND SMILES MARK REMEMBRANCE DAY IN DUNCAN With their 100th birthdays coming up in April, and just a day apart, Bill Heil and Winnifred Finley had plenty to talk about at Charles Hoey Park on Wednesday, Nov. 11 during the annual Remembrance Day ceremony. The event, which was greeted with sunshine and a bit of a chill, was very well attended. See page 30 for more photos, or go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com [SARAH SIMPSON/CITIZEN]
Teen critical after being hit by mini-van SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN
A Duncan teen is fighting for his life after being stuck by a mini-van near the silver bridge. The 15-year-old was hit about 11 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 and was airlifted to Victoria General Hospital where he remains in critical condition. Witnesses told police the youth
was crossing the 100-block of the Trans Canada Highway outside of a crosswalk. The mini-van driver, a 29 year old Duncan resident, was northbound in the left lane on the highway. He was unable to avoid the pedestrian who stepped off the cement median. “A preliminary investigation by the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP has revealed that the 2002
Chevy Venture appeared to be maintaining the posted speed limit of 50 km/h and there is no reason to believe that alcohol is a causal factor for the driver,” according to a press release issued by North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Cpl. Krista Hobday. She went on to say that the extent of the pedestrian’s injur-
ies are not known at this time, though they are not believed to be life threatening. “As the dreary, wet weather closes in on us as we enter the second week of November, we are encouraging pedestrians and motorists to be visible and aware of their surroundings as they make their way to and from their destinations,” Hob-
day added. Community Policing volunteers have partnered again this year with ICBC Road Safety to help raise awareness of the importance of pedestrian visibility. Tips for pedestrians to increase being seen include: making eye contact with drivers. See NEVER ASSUME, Page 13
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